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RRFC Challengers 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Anvils (ranked 5211 p4p, 523 weight class) and Luis Lopes (ranked 4374 p4p, 485 weight class). Lopes has chosen Beast as his entrance music. Luis Lopes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Anvils!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anvils lands a body shot.
Lopes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anvils.
Oooooh!!! Anvils has knocked Lopes down with a huge combo! Anvils steps away and waves a wobbly Lopes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lopes is rocked!
It looks like Luis Lopes has been cut.
Anvils shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lopes takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Anvils sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lopes bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donovan Anvils!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riley Sykes (ranked 25052 p4p, 601 weight class) and Martin Morales (ranked 4020 p4p, 449 weight class). Sykes comes to the cage accompanied by Bouncing Souls - Ole. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Sykes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Morales!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sykes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control.
Sykes decides to stand back up.
Sykes lands a two punch combo.
Sykes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morales looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Sykes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Morales's legs.
Sykes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morales down.
Sykes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morales is trying to buck Sykes off.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morales bucks up and tries to throw Sykes off but instead Sykes has got his back!
Morales is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sykes looking for the choke but no joy.
Sykes controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales is trying to stand back up.
Sykes misses with a punch to the head.
Morales preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sykes.
Sykes tries to get the hooks in deep but Morales pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales trying to get back to his feet but Sykes is in full control for now.
Morales is trying to shake Sykes off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Sykes won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sykes.
Sykes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykes ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales misses with a right hand
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morales!
Morales sneaks out the side door and pushes Sykes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Martin Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykes is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykes moves out of range as Morales strikes.
Sykes fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Morales misses.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Morales misses.
Sykes slips a straight right by Morales.
Morales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morales throws a poor cross that misses
so Sykes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morales has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sykes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Riley Sykes will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Morales misses its intended target.
Martin Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes shoots in but Morales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykes.
Sykes throws a quick counter head kick but Morales was just out of range.
Morales misses with a hook.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales misses with a hook. Sykes ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sykes.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Sykes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales lands a nice shot that snaps Sykes's head back.
Morales looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Sykes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sykes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sykes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykes shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sykes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Morales misses.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Sykes's head but Sykes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morales.
Morales misses with a looping right.
Martin Morales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morales misses with a looping left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sykes.
Sykes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykes needs to keep his hands up - Morales had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Riley Sykes has been cut.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Sykes moved out of range.
Morales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykes on the side of the head.
A big left from Morales misses.
Sykes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Morales misses with a straight right.
Sykes throwing a counter right hand but Morales manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales with a hook.
Sykes is rocked!
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
Oh Sykes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sykes seems to have got his legs back now.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sykes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morales.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Sykes saw that one coming.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Sykes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morales stuffs the takedown attempt from Sykes. Sykes gets slowly back to his feet.
Sykes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morales.
It looked like Sykes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sykes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morales.
Sykes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morales throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
The crowd cheers as Morales lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykes doesn't seem phased though.
Morales throws a hook to the side of Sykes's head but Sykes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Sykes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morales!
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
Sykes is chipping away with strikes.
Sykes tries to move to mount but Morales blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykes tries to advance to mount but Morales instead regains half guard.
Sykes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morales has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sykes is on him like a limpet, forcing Morales back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Morales.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Morales misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Morales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Riley Sykes's cut.
That's time! Sykes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Morales throws the left hand but Sykes avoids the punch easily.
Sykes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Morales loads up on a big right hand but Sykes slips the punch.
Sykes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sykes off to one side.
Sykes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morales's half guard.
Morales is trying to stand up here but Sykes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morales knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morales kicks off Sykes and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales throws a hook but Sykes blocks it.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Sykes moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sykes dives in and scores a takedown into Morales's guard.
Morales manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morales.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Sykes's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales gets through Sykes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Sykes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Morales after a bit of a struggle.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykes backwards.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykes blocks an uppercut.
Sykes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but Morales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morales lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykes backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sykes.
Morales pushes Sykes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales dodges an elbow strike from Sykes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morales.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Sykes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykes misses with a knee strike.
Sykes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morales 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Morales!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalvin Big Bam (ranked 5894 p4p, 422 weight class) and Felipe Silva (ranked 2224 p4p, 237 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ratamahatta - Sepultura. 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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155 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalvin Big Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Bam misses with a wild combination.
Silva works over Big Bam's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Bam takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Big Bam's ribcage. Big Bam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Big Bam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva feints with a jab and clips Big Bam right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Big Bam is sent crashing into the canvas and Silva leaps in for the kill! Big Bam tries to get to his feet but Silva is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Big Bam is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Silva!
Felipe Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gutierrez (ranked 4034 p4p, 416 weight class) and CJ Miller (ranked 5691 p4p, 474 weight class). CJ Miller 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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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CJ Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller goes for a double leg but Gutierrez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gutierrez continues to drive forward.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Gutierrez backs off Miller throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all.
Gutierrez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Miller drives through with a takedown into Gutierrez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Miller advances to half guard.
Miller stops Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
Gutierrez tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gutierrez!
Miller 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 one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to push Gutierrez's head away but Gutierrez is holding on tight.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Gutierrez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
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.
Miller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gutierrez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gutierrez keeps working.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gutierrez prevents Miller from improving position.
Gutierrez can't do much from the bottom here.
Gutierrez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez sneaks out the side door and pushes Miller away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A cross from Gutierrez lands.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Gutierrez gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Gutierrez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
Gutierrez pushes Miller away with a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gutierrez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gutierrez has managed to clinch.
Gutierrez breaks the clinch.
Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
A swing and a miss from Gutierrez.
Miller tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez slips under a jab from Miller.
Gutierrez swinging wildly here.
Good shot there by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands with a nice body kick.
Miller is looking to clinch but Gutierrez is avoiding it.
Gutierrez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miller manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gutierrez?
Miller controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutierrez's half guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
CJ Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gutierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller is looking to advance position but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Well, if Miller 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control the position but Gutierrez is working away.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep.
Gutierrez wants to get back to his feet.
Miller decides to stand back up.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
A left and a right from Gutierrez both land. Nice combination.
Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gutierrez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Gutierrez.
Miller looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Gutierrez clinches with his opponent.
Gutierrez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Gutierrez.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gutierrez to the mat. Gutierrez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miller wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Gutierrez keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Gutierrez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller prevents Gutierrez from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Gutierrez misses with a body kick.
Gutierrez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gutierrez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Gutierrez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
A big right from Gutierrez misses.
Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Gutierrez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but CJ Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gutierrez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gutierrez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gutierrez misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Gutierrez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gutierrez wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gutierrez.
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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!
Gutierrez is concentrating on defense, preventing Miller from advancing position.
Miller controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller prevents Gutierrez from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown. Gutierrez fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller gets to his feet - Gutierrez follows without any prompting.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gutierrez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez has been working on his balance at The Kegerator - 650$, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gutierrez sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez is looking to escape.
Gutierrez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Miller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gutierrez gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutierrez smiles and moves away.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Miller.
Gutierrez looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Gutierrez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller moves forwards but Gutierrez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gutierrez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Gutierrez tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gutierrez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller tries to clinch but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gutierrez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gutierrez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gutierrez 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Gutierrez!
An out of breath Alex Gutierrez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Spite (ranked 4947 p4p, 503 weight class) and Darius McCrae (ranked 5606 p4p, 531 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Spite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius McCrae!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrae looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spite!
McCrae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spite struggling a bit here.
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCrae looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spite dodges the ground and pound from McCrae.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite tries to bench press McCrae off him but McCrae keeps the position.
McCrae tries to score with some ground and pound. Spite controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCrae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.
McCrae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCrae is trying to get an arm triangle but Spite is defending well.
Spite is looking to regain half guard here but McCrae keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCrae is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spite has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCrae thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCrae is looking to take a break and control but Spite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCrae might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McCrae thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Spite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCrae tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spite takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.
McCrae tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spite wants to control but McCrae postures up.
Spite is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Spite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCrae controls the position.
McCrae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
McCrae trying to control the action but Spite is working from the bottom.
McCrae tries for a kimura but Spite is defending well.
Spite is looking to reverse the position.
Spite wants to control but McCrae postures up.
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCrae is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spite has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCrae is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spite is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius McCrae dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spite lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Spite.
McCrae shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spite as he avoids it easily.
Spite misses with a hook.
McCrae has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McCrae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spite.
And McCrae tries to counter it with a takedown but Spite pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spite connects with a body shot that sends McCrae's belly button to the back.
McCrae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spite.
Spite throws a hook to the side of McCrae's head but McCrae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite misses the shot to the body.
Spite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCrae manages to avoid it.
Spite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Spite.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Spite.
McCrae clinches with his opponent.
McCrae has Spite pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spite manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spite tries to pull guard but McCrae holds him up against the cage and eventually Spite drops back down to his feet.
McCrae wants to take the fight to the mat but Spite manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nicky Spite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.
Spite tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Spite back against the cage.
Spite jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCrae walks away with a smile on his face. Spite gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spite is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
McCrae drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCrae working away.
McCrae wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spite, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Spite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCrae working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrae is trying to get an arm triangle but Spite is defending well.
Spite struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae is looking to take a break and control but Spite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spite manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.
McCrae has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spite is working away from the top position though.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.
Spite is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCrae defends it well.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spite wants to take a breather but McCrae is having none of it.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spite pulls his head out easily.
Spite is trying to control. McCrae wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spite throwing shots but McCrae is blocking nicely.
Spite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCrae is just riding it out for now. Spite eventually gives up the hold.
Spite winds up and cracks McCrae with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCrae slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Darius McCrae has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spite got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCrae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spite has managed to get both his arms back between McCrae's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Spite dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Spite.
Spite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCrae at a distance.
Nicky Spite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spite works the jab nicely.
Spite is looking to wear down McCrae with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCrae staying out of range there.
McCrae feints the counter takedown.
Spite misses with a body shot.
Spite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCrae gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCrae wants the takedown. Spite is fighting it off but McCrae persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spite's guard against the cage.
McCrae with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCrae drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCrae jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCrae thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spite is trying to keep McCrae in close.
McCrae won't allow Spite to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae drops back looking for a leg! Spite is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spite manages to kick McCrae off! McCrae jumps back into Spite's guard.
Spite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCrae can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCrae throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCrae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCrae drops back looking for a leg! Spite is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spite manages to kick McCrae off! McCrae jumps back into Spite's guard.
McCrae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Spite is looking to cinch up a triangle. McCrae throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Spite's body to avoid the submission. Spite has instead reached around McCrae's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Spite arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nicky Spite!
Nicky Spite thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lynton Miller (ranked 1089 p4p, 138 weight class) and Jack Fox (ranked 3618 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Fox!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands with an overhand left.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miller tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Fox lands a head kick. Miller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Fox throws a lazy head kick
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miller scores with the left hand. Fox knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Fox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fox wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Fox defends it.
Fox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Fox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Fox is rocked!
Miller creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Fox is out cold and this one is all over! Miller climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
Lynton Miller took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Heisenberg (ranked 2670 p4p, 315 weight class) and Tom Creature (ranked 3715 p4p, 385 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Creature!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creature scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Creature scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heisenberg in his tracks.
Creature throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heisenberg.
A head kick by Heisenberg misses
and Creature counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creature ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heisenberg moves away.
Heisenberg misses with a leg kick
and Creature counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been informed that Creature has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A cross from Creature lands.
Heisenberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Creature blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Creature releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Creature jabs Heisenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Creature tries to bum rush Heisenberg with a series of wild strikes but Heisenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heisenberg misses with a right hand
and Creature counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creature displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heisenberg rushes Creature and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Creature is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Heisenberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Creature lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Creature to work.
Creature breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creature lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Walter Heisenberg has been cut.
Creature thuds a left hand into Heisenberg's body.
Heisenberg moves into the clinch.
Creature avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Creature.
Creature avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Heisenberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Creature misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creature tries to work over Heisenberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creature's brow.
Creature misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heisenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Creature looking to slow down the pace here.
Creature avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Creature stalling against the cage.
Heisenberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Creature lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heisenberg backwards.
Creature takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Tom Creature has been cut.
Creature blocks an elbow strike.
Creature dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Creature lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heisenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creature's brow.
Creature struggles to land a body shot inside as Heisenberg controls his hands.
Creature blocks an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Creature avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Creature.
Creature wants to stall.
Creature has Heisenberg pressed against the cage.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Creature leaning against his opponent.
Creature dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Creature.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg takes a shot to the head.
Heisenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Creature misses with a body punch.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heisenberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creature blocks the elbow strike.
Creature pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Creature avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Creature has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heisenberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Creature lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Creature - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Creature misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Creature dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heisenberg rushes Creature and presses him up against the cage.
Creature trying to control the position but instead, Heisenberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Creature into the cage.
Creature blocks an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Creature.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Walter Heisenberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heisenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Creature avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heisenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Creature has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heisenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg keeps control of Creature as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Creature tries to break free but Heisenberg pushes him back against the cage.
Heisenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Creature blocks the elbow strike.
Creature struggles to land a body shot inside as Heisenberg controls his hands.
Heisenberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creature avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Creature leaning against his opponent.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Creature avoids the elbow strike from Heisenberg, against the cage.
Heisenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Creature tries to throw a body punch but Heisenberg avoids it by throwing Creature back against the cage.
Creature blocks an elbow strike.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Creature blocks the elbow strike.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heisenberg lands an elbow just above Creature 's eye.
Nice body punch from Creature - that landed with a thud.
Creature is trying to force a seperation but Heisenberg has the dominant position.
Creature dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heisenberg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Creature.
Creature digs a right hand underneath Heisenberg's ribcage. Heisenberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg prevents a body shot from Creature.
Nice elbow from Heisenberg.
Creature digs a right hand underneath Heisenberg's ribcage. Heisenberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heisenberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisenberg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Creature taking a breather.
Creature dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Creature gets through Heisenberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Creature breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creature dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg closes the distance but Creature moves to the side
and Creature counters with a right hand to the body.
Heisenberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Creature looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heisenberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Heisenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creature throws a nice looking combination but Heisenberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Creature scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Creature circles away from the clinch attempt.
Creature jabs at Heisenberg's body.
Creature scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Creature punishes Heisenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Tom Creature seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heisenberg drops his hands momentarily and Creature takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Heisenberg tries to clinch
and Creature connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heisenberg tries to clinch there but Creature circles away.
Heisenberg wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creature keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg clinches up with Creature and pushes him back against the cage.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Creature softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heisenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Creature's brow.
Heisenberg misses with an elbow strike.
Creature breaks from the clinch.
Heisenberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Creature cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heisenberg wants to clinch up but Creature keeps it at a distance.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Creature is having none of it.
A lazy left from Creature finds it's target.
Creature throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heisenberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Creature throws a series of punches but Heisenberg avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Creature showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Heisenberg moves forwards but Creature connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heisenberg tries to clinch but Creature moves out of range.
Creature is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Heisenberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Heisenberg wants to clinch but Creature slips to the side
and Creature counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Heisenberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Heisenberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creature swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Creature.
Heisenberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creature is looking for the big counter here.
Heisenberg wants to clinch but Creature slips to the side
and Creature counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Creature rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heisenberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creature throws a combination. Heisenberg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Creature paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Creature lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heisenberg scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creature avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heisenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creature ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left and a right from Creature both land. Nice combination.
Heisenberg looks to land a right hand but Creature moved out of range.
Creature throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg misses with a head kick.
Creature digs a good hook to Heisenberg's body.
Creature misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heisenberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heisenberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Creature swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Creature finds it's way through Heisenberg's defenses.
Tom Creature is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heisenberg darts in trying to clinch
and Creature connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisenberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Heisenberg misses its intended target.
Creature doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Creature throws a series of punches but Heisenberg avoids them all with ease.
Creature misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heisenberg rushes Creature and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Creature is trying to break free.
Creature lands with a right to the head.
Creature dodges an elbow strike from Heisenberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creature takes an elbow to the forehead.
Creature lands a nice shot to the body.
Heisenberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Creature avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Creature doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creature avoids a wild elbow strike from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Heisenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Creature leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Creature scores with a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Creature's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Creature scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Creature scores with a decent looking hook.
A right-left combo lands from Creature.
Walter Heisenberg's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Creature scores with a four punch combination!
Heisenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Creature. Beautiful body shot.
Creature lands a nice hook to Heisenberg's body. Heisenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heisenberg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heisenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creature throws a series of punches but Heisenberg avoids them all with ease.
Creature lands a nice shot to the body.
Creature displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creature tests Heisenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heisenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Creature.
Walter Heisenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Creature is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Creature.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Creature comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Creature 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Creature!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Winn (ranked 1914 p4p, 240 weight class) and Haley Herzog Hearn (ranked 3058 p4p, 341 weight class). Winn comes to the cage accompanied by Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise. Haley Herzog Hearn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jerome Winn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Haley Herzog Hearn's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Winn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haley Herzog Hearn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Herzog Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Herzog Hearn misses with an elbow strike.
Winn blocks an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Winn blocks an elbow strike.
Herzog Hearn pushes off an throws an elbow but Winn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Herzog Hearn lands an elbow just above Winn 's eye.
Winn manages to break the clinch.
Winn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herzog Hearn sprawls well initially but Winn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herzog Hearn is looking to escape.
Winn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Winn tries to pass to full mount but Herzog Hearn defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn prevents Herzog Hearn from improving his position.
Winn controlling the action here.
Herzog Hearn tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Winn manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herzog Hearn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Winn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Herzog Hearn wants to get back to his feet.
Winn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Herzog Hearn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Winn controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winn is landing with some decent strikes but Herzog Hearn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Winn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Winn lands a big shot there that rocks Herzog Hearn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Winn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Winn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Herzog Hearn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Winn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winn controlling the pace for now.
Winn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Winn with shots to the head and body - Herzog Hearn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Herzog Hearn is rocked!
Winn postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Herzog Hearn badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Winn around the waist but Winn pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Winn is the winner by TKO! Winn jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Winn!
A very excited looking Jerome Winn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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