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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JeanPierre Kusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kusela has chosen Paradise Lost - Small Town Boy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamar Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JeanPierre Kusela!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Kusela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kusela throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis dodges the ground and pound from Kusela.
Lewis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kusela.
Kusela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kusela trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kusela working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Kusela seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Kusela tries to pass.
Kusela throws a big right hand that misses.
Kusela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kusela.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kusela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kusela postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Kusela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kusela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lewis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kusela to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kusela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Kusela from controlling successfully.
Kusela preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kusela throws and elbow that misses. Lewis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kusela's guard. Nice move by Lewis!
Kusela is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kusela is on top in guard.
Lewis keeping full guard, as Kusela tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kusela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kusela advances to half guard.
Kusela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kusela.
Kusela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lewis is not content to let Kusela control the position.
Kusela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head.
Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kusela.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JeanPierre Kusela 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.
Kusela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kusela goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kusela but great work by Lewis.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Kusela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kusela is looking for a sweep.
Kusela is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kusela misses with a strike from the bottom.
Kusela manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lewis's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusela wants to get back to full guard.
Kusela is pressing down on Lewis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kusela is keeping the position for now.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Lewis passes into half guard.
Kusela trying to control from the bottom.
Kusela is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kusela holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kusela is trying to control but can't.
Kusela tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kusela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kusela throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lewis forces his way into half guard.
Kusela is pressing down on Lewis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kusela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis preventing the sweep.
Kusela manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kusela unloading with bombs!
Lewis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kusela.
Kusela lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Lewis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kusela looking to finish Lewis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lewis!
Kusela is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lewis is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JeanPierre Kusela!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Stomping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stomping has chosen I hate Everything about you as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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216 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Stomping!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomping takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Liddell.
Liddell throws a right hand that Stomping ducks under and follows up with a left that Stomping also avoids with ease.
Stomping lands a head shot.
Stomping darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stomping working over Liddell with some ground and pound. Liddell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stomping is working for a submission of some sort.
Liddell tries to kick Stomping off but Stomping keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stomping has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liddell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stomping throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell has hold of Stomping's hands but Stomping slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stomping is looking for a kimura here.
Stomping is working for a kimura but Liddell is defending it quite comfortably.
Stomping trying to control the action but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Stomping seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Liddell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Major Stomping!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sans Pression- Numero 1. Joe Evans will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Evans knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkins is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Wilkins is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilkins to get the leverage.
Wilkins seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Wilkins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Evans tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wilkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Woodcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Woodcock!
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, Mikey Capone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodcock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Capone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Woodcock trying to control but Capone is working from the bottom.
Woodcock tries to free his leg and advance position but Capone is retaining full guard.
Woodcock preventing the sweep.
Woodcock trying to control but Capone is working from the bottom.
Woodcock pushes down on Capone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Woodcock prevents Capone from improving his position.
Woodcock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Capone trying to hold on to Woodcock's head to control him but Woodcock postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woodcock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Capone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Woodcock connects with a nice short shot to Capone's temple.
Capone is staying active underneath Woodcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Capone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Woodcock drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Capone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Woodcock has Capone in his guard.
Woodcock trying to control the position here.
Woodcock wants to sweep here but Capone controlling him for the moment.
Capone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Capone throwing strikes from guard but Woodcock blocks nicely.
Woodcock keeping moving, preventing Capone from controlling successfully.
Capone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Capone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woodcock is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Capone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woodcock.
Woodcock throws a lazy right hand but Capone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woodcock misses with a takedown attempt - Capone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Woodcock throws a body punch but Capone moves out of range.
James Woodcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capone but Capone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Capone avoids the body shot from Woodcock.
Woodcock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Woodcock won't allow Capone to get back to his feet.
Woodcock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Capone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Capone is looking for a sweep.
Capone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Woodcock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Woodcock working away.
Capone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Capone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Woodcock connects with a decent elbow.
Capone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Woodcock has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Capone is looking for a sweep.
Capone looks gassed!
Capone parries the strikes from Woodcock easily there. Woodcock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Capone to escape.
Capone is not content to let Woodcock control the position.
Woodcock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Woodcock tries for a kimura but Capone is defending well.
Woodcock trying to control the action but Capone is working from the bottom.
Capone looking for a sweep but Woodcock has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Woodcock dominated that round.
That's time! Woodcock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Woodcock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Capone as he avoids it easily.
Woodcock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Woodcock lands a right hook to the body.
Woodcock throws a jab when Capone was well out of range.
Mikey Capone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodcock tries for a takedown but Capone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woodcock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Woodcock slips a jab from Capone.
Capone throws a head kick but Woodcock moves out of range.
Capone misses with a hook. Woodcock ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock throws a lazy right hand but Capone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woodcock avoids the body shot from Capone.
Woodcock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Woodcock lands in his opponent's guard.
Woodcock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone wants to stand but Woodcock is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capone keeping full guard, as Woodcock tries to pass.
Woodcock postures up.
Woodcock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Capone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Capone trying to control the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Woodcock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Woodcock cracks Capone with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Woodcock.
Capone tries to hold on but Woodcock pushes him away.
Woodcock looking to finish Capone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Capone!
Woodcock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Capone is looking to escape.
Woodcock scoring with strikes but Capone is staying in there.
Woodcock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Capone is surviving well by controlling Woodcock's body position as best he can.
Capone wants to try and get back to his feet.
Capone is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock looking to control but Capone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Woodcock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Capone is squirming around, avoiding Woodcock's attempts to control the action.
Woodcock controlling from mount.
Woodcock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Capone is trying to escape the mount.
Woodcock fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Capone turns into him and now he's in Woodcock's guard.
Woodcock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodcock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
James Woodcock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Capone is staying active underneath Woodcock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Capone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woodcock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Woodcock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Capone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Capone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woodcock manages to avoid it.
Woodcock throws an overhand right that lands on Capone's shoulder, as Capone tries to avoid the shot.
Woodcock throws out a loose jab but Capone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capone misses with a hook.
Woodcock takes a swing at Capone's ribcage but misses.
Woodcock misses with an uppercut. Capone saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Woodcock. Beautiful body shot.
Capone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Woodcock to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodcock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woodcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capone.
Woodcock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Capone's half guard.
Woodcock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone is looking for a sweep. Woodcock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Woodcock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Woodcock is trying to control the action in half guard but Capone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Woodcock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Woodcock is looking to take a break and control but Capone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Woodcock's corner calls for a 1-2. Woodcock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Woodcock cracks Capone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Woodcock shoots in and bounces Capone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Capone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woodcock manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Capone stopping the sweep attempt from Woodcock.
Woodcock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Capone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woodcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woodcock trying to keep a closed guard but Capone is proving a slippery customer.
Woodcock pulls Capone in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock looking for a sweep. Not yet Woodcock, not yet.
Woodcock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Capone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woodcock's sensitive parts.
Mikey Capone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woodcock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Capone.
Capone moves out of range of the strikes.
Woodcock looks to throw the jab but Capone is out of range.
Capone lands a nice looking body shot.
Woodcock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capone tries to avoid it but Woodcock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capone to the ground. Capone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woodcock has time to react.
Capone throws a jab but it's blocked by Woodcock.
Capone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Capone tried to score with a low kick but Woodcock checks it.
Capone throws a one two combo.
Woodcock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capone.
Woodcock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Woodcock misses with an uppercut. Capone saw that one coming.
Woodcock lands an overhand right.
Capone throws a right hand that Woodcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Woodcock also avoids with ease.
Capone slips under a jab from Woodcock.
Woodcock fails with a takedown attempt.
Woodcock throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Woodcock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woodcock, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Woodcock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Atom avoids nicely.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Atom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atom, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Atom.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Atom landing knees to the body.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Atom avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Atom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Atom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atom backwards.
Atom tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Atom back against the cage.
Atom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atom misses with a body punch.
Atom blocking some punches.
Atom stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
Atom breaks the clinch.
Atom takes one to the side of the head.
Atom shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Atom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice combination there by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Atom has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Atom closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Atom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Atom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atom wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Atom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atom.
Horrible takedown by Atom or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Quinton Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Atom.
Atom misses with a few strikes there.
Atom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atom misses with a looping left.
Atom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Atom circles away.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atom.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atom slips under a jab from Jackson.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
letting Atom counter with a right hand.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Atom's body.
Atom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Atom misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Atom ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Atom had a free shot at his head there.
Atom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Atom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Atom looks gassed!
Atom throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Atom moves away and avoids it.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atom looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Atom's head back.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Atom moves away and avoids it.
Jackson works Atom's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Jackson catches Atom right on the button with a cross.
Jackson sizes up Atom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atom throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Atom shakes it off.
Atom moves away from the strike by Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atom takes one to the chin there.
Atom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quinton Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Atom shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson darts in and clinches Atom up against the cage.
Atom struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Atom blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Atom.
Atom misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson scores with a jab.
No joy there for Atom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lunges at Atom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atom's hand.
Atom is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Atom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Atom misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atom tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atom throws a one two combo.
Atom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Atom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Atom punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Atom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Atom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Atom walks into a jab.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a hook. Atom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Atom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson cracks Atom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Atom's head back.
Jackson has Atom up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Atom's head.
Jackson is working Atom over against the cage.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Atom is rocked!
Jackson lands a head shot.
Atom is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson cracks Atom with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Atom tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jackson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Atom is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles DAvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Hommis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DAvis comes to the cage accompanied by Miles DAvis - someday my prince will come. Miles DAvis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles DAvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Hommis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DAvis is looking to chop away at Hommis's legs.
DAvis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hommis as he avoids it easily.
DAvis dives in and grabs Hommis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hommis pushes down on DAvis's head and hops out.
Hommis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hommis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hommis wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles DAvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DAvis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DAvis shoots in for a double leg but Hommis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hommis looks to land a combination. DAvis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DAvis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Hommis.
DAvis tries to clinch but Hommis is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from DAvis. Hommis does a little dance to reset his feet.
DAvis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hommis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hommis drives through and clinches with DAvis against the cage.
Hommis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DAvis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hommis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Hommis.
DAvis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hommis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DAvis takes a shot to the head.
DAvis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hommis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hommis works on DAvis's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hommis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Hommis.
Hommis lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hommis.
A left hand lands to the body for Hommis.
DAvis is breathing heavily.
Hommis manages to break the clinch.
DAvis misses with an uppercut.
Hommis gets a clinch.
DAvis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hommis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hommis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DAvis tries to score a body lock takedown but Hommis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hommis digs a right hand underneath DAvis's ribcage. DAvis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
DAvis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hommis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hommis lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DAvis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hommis walks away with a smile on his face. DAvis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hommis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hommis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hommis wants it to stay on the feet.
Hommis throws a combination. DAvis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DAvis shoots for a takedown but Hommis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hommis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hommis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hommis lands a right hand that snaps the head of DAvis backwards.
Hommis gets through DAvis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hommis lands a right hand.
Hommis breaks from the clinch.
DAvis fails with the takedown.
Hommis scores with a one two! DAvis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DAvis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
DAvis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hommis avoids it really well and circles away.
Hommis clinches up with DAvis and pushes him back against the cage.
Hommis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DAvis misses with a takedown attempt - Hommis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hommis lands with a nice combination. DAvis backs away looking to recover.
Hommis lands a really nice looking cross but DAvis seems unphased.
Dick Hommis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Hommis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DAvis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hommis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hommis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DAviss head.
DAvis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hommis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hommis lands a hook that snaps the head of DAvis backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hommis.
DAvis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hommis is looking to stand up but DAvis won't let him.
Hommis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DAvis drops his hands momentarily and Hommis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Hommis blocks the leg kick.
DAvis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hommis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DAvis.
Hommis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by DAvis or perhaps it was just good defense by Hommis which made him look bad.
Hommis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hommis closes the distance and clinches.
Hommis manages to break the clinch.
DAvis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hommis scores with a nice strike.
Hommis leaves DAvis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hommis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
DAvis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DAvis there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hommis misses with a few strikes there.
Hommis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hommis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hommis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for DAvis with that takedown attempt.
DAvis shoots in for a takedown but Hommis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick Hommis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hommis moves into the clinch successfully.
Hommis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hommis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hommis pushes DAvis up against the cage in a clinch.
Hommis lands a left hand that snaps the head of DAvis backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hommis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hommis lands with a right hand.
Hommis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hommis throws a combination. DAvis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DAvis fails to land the takedown.
Hommis wants to clinch.
DAvis is looking to clinch but Hommis is avoiding it.
DAvis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hommis looks like he's trying to stand up.
DAvis content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hommis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DAvis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DAvis is controlling the pace.
DAvis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hommis keeps working.
DAvis thows a huge punch but Hommis dodges it nicely.
DAvis controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Miles DAvis.
DAvis throws a push kick but Hommis slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hommis looks to land a combination. DAvis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hommis scores with a one two! DAvis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hommis lands a jab-cross combination.
DAvis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hommis.
Hommis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DAvis keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Hommis as DAvis shoots in.
Hommis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hommis instigates a clinch.
Hommis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hommis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DAvis.
A body shot lands from Hommis.
DAvis tries to pull guard but Hommis holds him up against the cage and eventually DAvis drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles DAvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hommis cracks DAvis with a nice body shot.
DAvis fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hommis.
Hommis lands a nice uppercut.
Hommis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DAvis backwards.
DAvis has Hommis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hommis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hommis breaks from the clinch.
DAvis misses the body punch
and Hommis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hommis clinches.
Hommis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hommis lands a hook that snaps the head of DAvis backwards.
Hommis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hommis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DAvis.
Hommis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hommis is looking to clinch.
DAvis shoots in but no luck this time.
Hommis lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Hommis misses.
Hommis lands with a nice combination. DAvis backs away looking to recover.
Hommis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hommis forces DAvis back against the cage and clinches.
DAvis tries to score a body lock takedown but Hommis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hommis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DAviss head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hommis scores with a nice short uppercut.
DAvis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hommis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hommis.
Hommis pushes DAvis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DAvis tries for a takedown but Hommis manages to get underhooks.
Dick Hommis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Hommis on the inside.
Hommis scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hommis.
Nice body punch from Hommis.
Hommis prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Hommis.
DAvis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hommis scores with a hook to the body.
Hommis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hommis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hommis as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hommis lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hommis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hommis lands a left hand that snaps the head of DAvis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hommis.
Hommis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Hommis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hommis drives through and clinches with DAvis against the cage.
Hommis is pressed up against the cage. DAvis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hommis down to the mat. Hommis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hommis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hommis clinches up with DAvis and pushes him back against the cage.
DAvis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hommis smiles and moves away.
Hommis gets caught flat footed, as DAvis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DAvis trying to control but Hommis is working from the bottom.
DAvis wants to pass the guard but Hommis is keeping the position.
Hommis wants to stand up but DAvis is controlling him.
Hommis keeping moving, preventing DAvis from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DAvis won't allow Hommis to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DAvis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hommis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hommis wants to stand but DAvis is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
DAvis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hommis!
DAvis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hommis wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DAvis looking to control but Hommis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hommis is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
A nice elbow there by DAvis.
DAvis throws some wild stikes that Hommis manages to avoid easily.
DAvis is looking to work his way around to Hommis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
DAvis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hommis wants to try and get back to his feet.
DAvis trying to control but Hommis is having none of it.
Hommis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DAvis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hommis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DAvis.
DAvis goes for an armbar but Hommis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hommis.
DAvis seems keen to control Hommis's posture.
Hommis wanted to stand there but DAvis had control of the position.
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.
DAvis is trying to control the position but Hommis postures up.
DAvis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hommis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DAvis is proving hard to escape from.
DAvis pulls Hommis in close to prevent any damage.
Hommis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of DAvis is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles DAvis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hommis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Hommis!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Alberto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberto shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alberto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alberto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Alberto wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Alberto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Alberto tries to pass.
Alberto throws a big right hand that misses.
Alberto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson seems keen to control Alberto's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a head kick but Alberto moves out of range.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Alberto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Nice defenses there by Alberto.
Thompson thuds a left hand into Alberto's body.
Thompson throws the left hand but Alberto avoids the punch easily.
Nick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alberto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Alberto avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. Alberto shrugs it off though.
Alberto checks a low kick from Thompson.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alberto checks a leg kick nicely.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson keeps Alberto at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson tries to clinch but Alberto moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto blocks a head kick by Thompson.
A swing and a miss from Alberto.
Thompson throws and low kick but Alberto moves out of range easily.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alberto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alberto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alberto checks a leg kick.
Alberto scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alberto blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Alberto.
Thompson throws a head kick that Alberto semi-blocks.
It looks like Jose Alberto has been cut.
Alberto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson throws a right hand that Alberto ducks under and follows up with a left that Alberto also avoids with ease.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Alberto in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thompson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alberto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alberto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alberto.
Alberto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alberto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thompson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thompson throws a head kick but Alberto moves out of range.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alberto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alberto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alberto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Alberto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alberto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson slips a straight right by Alberto.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Alberto from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson pulls Alberto in to control the position.
Alberto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alberto looking to pass the guard.
Thompson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Alberto tries to pass.
Alberto is pushing down on Thompson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thompson is fighting to maintain full guard but Alberto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thompson won't allow Alberto to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Alberto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alberto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Alberto fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Alberto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Alberto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alberto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alberto moves out of range of the strikes.
Alberto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson throws a right hand that Alberto ducks under and follows up with a left that Alberto also avoids with ease.
Alberto avoids a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alberto, as that shot connected.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alberto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
Alberto lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson misses with a body shot
enabling Alberto to counter with a crisp jab.
Alberto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alberto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alberto finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Thompson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alberto is out of range.
Thompson lands a high kick!
Alberto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Alberto from controlling successfully.
Alberto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alberto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson parries the strikes from Alberto easily there. Alberto is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alberto tries to advance to mount but Thompson denies him.
Alberto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thompson wants to control but Alberto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Alberto staying calm.
Alberto wants to take a breather but Thompson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Alberto.
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.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Alberto tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Alberto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alberto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Alberto's shoulder, as Alberto tries to avoid the shot.
Alberto misses the shot to the body.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alberto gets slowly back to his feet.
Alberto misses with a straight left.
Alberto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alberto tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alberto in particular looking to stall.
Alberto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Alberto is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Alberto is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Alberto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Alberto needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thompson keeps Alberto at a distance using the push kick.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson tries to clinch
and Alberto counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alberto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alberto throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alberto happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto had his way with Nick Thompson in that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Alberto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Thompson - just one landing.
Thompson sizes up Alberto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alberto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alberto slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Alberto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Alberto isn't so interested in that idea.
Alberto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to stand back up but Alberto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thompson.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Alberto sits in half guard.
Alberto throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alberto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson trying to control here.
Alberto is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Alberto moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alberto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
Alberto closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Alberto pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alberto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jose Alberto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Alberto with the ground and pound from mount.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alberto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nick Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alberto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thompson because Alberto loaded up on that one.
Alberto landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Alberto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alberto 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Alberto!
Jose Alberto retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksander Emelianenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Emelianenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez forces Emelianenko back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko taking a breather.
Emelianenko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Emelianenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emelianenko's guard.
Emelianenko pulls Gonzalez in close to prevent any damage.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianenko pulls Gonzalez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gonzalez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Emelianenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonzalez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wriggles free and stands up.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Marcello Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.
Emelianenko misses the jab.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelianenko but Emelianenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aleksander Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonzalez momentarily.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonzalez. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleksander Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcello Gonzalez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez fails with the takedown.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Emelianenko lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Emelianenko drops Gonzalez with a beautiful combination! Gonzalez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emelianenko is looking for the KO!
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Emelianenko finish him?
Emelianenko connects with a superb combination that knocks Gonzalez out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Emelianenko before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gonzalez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksander Emelianenko!
Aleksander Emelianenko retains his heavyweight title!
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