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APEX 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trey DeVell (ranked 4407 p4p, 369 weight class) and Big Daddy Cool (ranked 24170 p4p, 460 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey DeVell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Daddy Cool!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeVell counters with a stiff right hand.
DeVell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cool is defended easily by DeVell.
DeVell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cool takes one to the chin there.
DeVell scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cool backs up against the cage.
DeVell throws a one two combo.
Cool closes the distance and clinches.
Cool is working for takedown but DeVell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trey DeVell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy Cool.
DeVell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cool is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeVell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Cool.
Cool tries to score a body lock takedown but DeVell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeVell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DeVell can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cool has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cool.
Cool gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Cool there.
DeVell is controlling Cool's trapped leg to prevent Cool from advancing to side control.
DeVell is trying to get back to full guard.
DeVell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cool on the ground.
Cool trying to control the action but DeVell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVell is positioning himself well to prevent Cool advancing to mount.
DeVell tries to roll over but Cool keeps him under control.
Cool not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cool trying to control the action but DeVell is working from the bottom.
DeVell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeVell is not content to let Cool control the position.
DeVell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cool wants to control but DeVell is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeVell counters with a straight right hand.
Cool needs to keep his hands up - DeVell had a free shot at his head there.
Cool misses with a takedown attempt
and DeVell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cool has his takedown stuffed
and DeVell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey DeVell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeVell lands a two punch combo.
No luck for Cool with that takedown attempt.
It looked like DeVell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cool on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeVell!
DeVell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeVell!
DeVell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cool.
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!
No luck for Cool with that takedown attempt.
Big Daddy Cool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cool clinches up with DeVell and pushes him back against the cage.
Cool has clasped his hands together around DeVell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
DeVell tries to bench press Cool off him but Cool keeps the position.
Cool working the ground and pound.
Cool in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cool works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cool creates some space and throws a big elbow, but DeVell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cool trying to control the action but DeVell is working from the bottom.
Cool working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVell is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on DeVell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cool tries for a kimura but DeVell is defending well.
Cool has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for DeVell!
DeVell wants to control but Cool is having none of it.
Cool wants to control the pace but DeVell is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVell is working to get back to half guard.
Cool has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cool trying to control but DeVell is having none of it.
DeVell is bucking up trying to escape but Cool cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
DeVell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cool lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cool cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cool is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DeVell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
DeVell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
DeVell is in a horrible position here. Cool smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cool prevents DeVell from getting the reversal.
Cool looking to secure an arm triangle but DeVell defends it well.
DeVell is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVell wants to hold on but Cool pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Big Daddy Cool will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
DeVell throws an overhand right that lands on Cool's shoulder, as Cool tries to avoid the shot.
Cool shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeVell is trying to defend but Cool finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
DeVell tries to roll over but Cool keeps him under control.
DeVell is not content to let Cool control the position.
DeVell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cool has his takedown stuffed
and DeVell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. DeVell catches Cool right on the button with a cross.
Cool misses with a takedown attempt
letting DeVell counter with a right hand.
DeVell throws a series of strikes that have Cool backpedaling.
DeVell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
DeVell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cool fails with a takedown attempt.
Trey DeVell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy Cool.
DeVell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cool shoots in looking for a takedown but DeVell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cool's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeVell scores with a punch to the head.
DeVell misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVell tries to keep at a distance but Cool has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeVell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cool.
DeVell is pressed up against the cage. Cool has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeVell down to the mat. DeVell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeVell lands an overhand right.
DeVell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cool can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cool!
DeVell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cool feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
DeVell wants to sweep but no luck.
Cool trying to control the position from guard on top but DeVell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cool is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cool postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cool throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVell is pulling down on Cool's head to control his posture.
Cool trying to control the position from guard on top but DeVell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeVell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for DeVell. That snapped Cool's head back.
DeVell connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
DeVell lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey DeVell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVell 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey DeVell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lexington Mortis (ranked 3484 p4p, 324 weight class) and Mike Oxlong (ranked 4199 p4p, 368 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexington Mortis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Oxlong!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxlong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mortis throws a quick counter head kick but Oxlong was just out of range.
Oxlong moves in looking to clinch but Mortis pushes him off.
Oxlong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mortis on his heels. He'll look to pass Mortis's guard now, I'm sure.
Oxlong 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.
Mortis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oxlong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mortis is tightening it up a little... Oxlong has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oxlong reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oxlong taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mortis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lexington Mortis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sy Gideon (ranked 3356 p4p, 179 weight class) and Walter Wiener (ranked 6001 p4p, 272 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sy Gideon!
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, Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiener misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gideon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gideon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gideon duly obliges.
Wiener defending well as Gideon loads up on a big left hand.
Gideon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wiener to the ground. Gideon is now in Wiener's guard.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Gideon from controlling successfully.
Wiener scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiener lands a front kick.
Wiener scores with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Gideon. Those never looked like landing.
Wiener throws a big counter head kick but Gideon avoids it with no problem.
Gideon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gideon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wiener won't allow Gideon to pass to mount.
Wiener is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body kick from Wiener.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Gideon moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiener delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gideon throws a head kick that misses.
Wiener counters with a body kick.
Gideon is breathing heavily.
Gideon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wiener lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wiener. Gideon shrugs it off though.
Wiener is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gideon blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Wiener lands a big head kick that sends Gideon tumbling to the mat! Wiener takes a step backwards and waves Gideon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gideon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crack! A monster head kick from Wiener and Gideon falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Wiener!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walter Wiener!
A very excited looking Walter Wiener 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Campbell (ranked 3720 p4p, 407 weight class) and Blessing Manwaring (ranked 5189 p4p, 473 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Blessing Manwaring enters the cage!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Campbell!
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, Blessing Manwaring!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manwaring on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manwaring tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manwaring has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blessing Manwaring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell throws a series of strikes that have Manwaring backpedaling.
Campbell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manwaring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Campbell jumps into guard, dragging Manwaring to the mat.
Manwaring 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.
Manwaring wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manwaring can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manwaring wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Campbell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell won't allow Manwaring to sweep him here.
Campbell is pushing down on Manwaring's leg trying to pass to half guard. Manwaring is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Campbell is looking for a kimura but Manwaring is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
Manwaring avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell.
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.
Campbell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campbell wants to work for an arm triangle but Manwaring is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Campbell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campbell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Campbell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Campbell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chaz Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manwaring shoots for a takedown but Campbell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manwaring gets a clinch.
Manwaring is struggling to control the position.
Manwaring breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell clinches up with Manwaring and pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manwaring avoids the body shot from Campbell.
A right-left combo lands from Campbell.
Campbell punishes Manwaring's body with a nice straight punch.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manwaring.
Manwaring tries to clinch there but Campbell circles away.
Manwaring closes the distance and clinches.
Manwaring throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manwaring tries to clinch but Campbell moves away
and Campbell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manwaring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manwaring takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Manwaring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manwaring drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Campbell defends it well.
Manwaring gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campbell has Manwaring pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Campbell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Manwaring tumbling to the mat - Campbell dives into Manwaring's guard.
Campbell prevents Manwaring from getting back to his feet.
Campbell gets to his feet - Manwaring follows without any prompting.
Campbell drops his hands momentarily and Manwaring takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Campbell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manwaring at a distance.
Manwaring looks to clinch
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Manwaring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Manwaring looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo but Manwaring just gets out of the way.
Campbell swinging wildly here.
Manwaring is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Campbell 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.
Manwaring fails with the takedown.
Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Campbell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Campbell stands up and beckons Manwaring to join him on the feet.
Manwaring instigates a clinch.
Manwaring swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manwaring is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Campbell to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manwaring lands a nice elbow.
Manwaring misses with some punches.
Manwaring lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manwaring fails to pull guard.
Chaz Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blessing Manwaring.
Campbell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manwaring doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manwaring manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Campbell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Manwaring is fighting to break Campbell's control of his arms but Campbell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Campbell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Manwaring decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Campbell. Those never looked like landing.
Chaz Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Manwaring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Manwaring avoids it well and moves away.
Campbell cracks Manwaring with a good jab.
Campbell clinches up against the cage.
Manwaring lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manwaring is trying to pull guard but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Manwaring misses with a punch on the inside.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Manwaring has eaten all the pies!
Manwaring is working for takedown but Campbell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
Manwaring darts in and clinches Campbell up against the cage.
Campbell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campbell clinches up with Manwaring and pushes him back against the cage.
Manwaring fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manwaring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manwaring drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Manwaring.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manwaring takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Campbell jumps guard and drags Manwaring to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manwaring's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Manwaring trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Manwaring must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Campbell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manwaring trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manwaring won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Campbell controlling Manwaring's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manwaring wants to clinch but Campbell slips to the side
and Campbell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manwaring doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Campbell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manwaring slips a jab and a cross from Campbell.
Campbell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manwaring ducks right into an uppercut from Campbell.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manwaring or perhaps it was just good defense by Campbell, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Campbell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Manwaring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manwaring walks into a left hand.
Manwaring tries to clinch
letting Campbell counter with a right hand.
Campbell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manwaring wants to clinch.
Campbell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manwaring.
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manwaring.
Chaz Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manwaring has closed the distance and engaged Campbell in a clinch.
Manwaring wants a takedown but no success here.
Campbell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manwaring.
Manwaring throws a punch but it's blocked by Campbell.
Manwaring's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Manwaring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Campbell.
Campbell jumps into guard, dragging Manwaring to the mat.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Manwaring from controlling successfully.
Manwaring might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Campbell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Campbell is pulling down on Manwaring's head. It's preventing any offense from Manwaring, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Manwaring is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manwaring really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell is controlling the pace.
Manwaring is trying to control but can't.
Campbell not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Campbell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blessing Manwaring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell decides to return to a standing position.
Manwaring moves to clinch but Campbell breaks away
and Campbell counters with a straight right hand.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Manwaring looks to move away, Campbell throws a big counter combo but Manwaring just gets out of the way.
Campbell throws a right hand that Manwaring ducks under and follows up with a left that Manwaring also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manwaring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campbell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manwaring clinches up against the cage.
Campbell has Manwaring pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Campbell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Manwaring tumbling to the mat - Campbell dives into Manwaring's guard.
Chaz Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manwaring thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chaz Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campbell, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaz Campbell!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ihadababy Itsaboy (ranked 3226 p4p, 371 weight class) and Inagawa Kai (ranked 4903 p4p, 461 weight class). Inagawa Kai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ihadababy Itsaboy!
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, Inagawa Kai!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itsaboy looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Itsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Itsaboy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kai was covering up waiting for the punch and Itsaboy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kai looking to control.
Kai is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Itsaboy rolls with it to try and escape but Kai cranks on the arm and Itsaboy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Inagawa Kai!
Inagawa Kai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Hill (ranked 5454 p4p, 484 weight class) and Micky Dealer (ranked 6396 p4p, 521 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Dealer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dealer is looking to clinch but Hill is avoiding it.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Dealer moves out of range easily.
Hill scores with a head kick.
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown but Dealer manages to get underhooks.
Dealer misses with a knee strike.
Dealer pulls guard effortlessly.
Hill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dealer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dealer is aware though and is defending well.
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dealer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hill looking for subs off his back but Dealer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill gets back to full guard.
Dealer wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Dealer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hill's guard.
Hill working for submissions but it's allowed Dealer to get to half guard.
Dealer is taking a breather. Hill says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Dealer 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dealer is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dealer slows the pace down in half guard.
Hill is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dealer is tapping! Great win for Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abner Hill!
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