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EFC 53: SHOWDOWN PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Gregorovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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270 lbs
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185 cm
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260 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirill Gregorovich!
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, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gregorovich finds it's way through Coleman's defenses.
It looks like Mark Coleman has been cut.
Coleman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gregorovich did well to prevent Coleman getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregorovich's head.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Kirill Gregorovich has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregorovich defending well though.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman controlling the pace.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregorovich's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gregorovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coleman.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregorovich's head.
Gregorovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gregorovich is breathing heavily.
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Coleman seems content to control.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gregorovich with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gregorovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Gregorovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregorovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Gregorovich dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coleman throwing shots but Gregorovich is blocking nicely.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Gregorovich dodges it nicely.
Coleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gregorovich defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Coleman in particular looking to stall.
Coleman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gregorovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gregorovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Kirill Gregorovich's cut is getting worse.
Gregorovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jeez, Kirill Gregorovich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kirill Gregorovich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Coleman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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263 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Felipe KO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped KO in his tracks for a moment.
KO lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
KO lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Lee Santos has been cut.
Santos manages to break the clinch.
KO lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KO tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
KO is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
KO showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
KO throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
KO tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
KO is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
KO connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
KO lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Santos is looking to close the distance but KO sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Santos crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Santos is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Felipe KO!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nagorian Zeraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeraka has chosen Bundy as his entrance music. 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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219 lbs
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titou Ortizzz!
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, Nagorian Zeraka!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortizzz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ortizzz is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zeraka is trying to escape and Ortizzz transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zeraka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ortizzz! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Titou Ortizzz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Procheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Procheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Granger!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Procheck scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Procheck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Procheck wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy.
Procheck working away.
Granger tries to buck Procheck off but Procheck is having none of it.
Procheck in side control lands a decent elbow.
Procheck scores with a couple of short elbows.
Granger gets back to half guard.
Procheck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Granger is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger is not content to let Procheck control the position.
Granger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Procheck is working away from the top position though.
Procheck is trying to control the action in half guard but Granger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Granger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Procheck there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger manages to get to full guard.
Granger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Procheck is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Procheck trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granger has his foot on Procheck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Procheck works his way back into a safe position though.
Procheck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granger on the ground.
Granger looks gassed!
Granger keeping moving, preventing Procheck from controlling successfully.
Granger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Procheck defends it easily.
Procheck trying to control but Granger is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Richard Procheck wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Procheck loads up on a big right hand but Granger slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Procheck.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Procheck missing with a left hand there. Granger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Procheck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Procheck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Procheck in particular looking to stall.
Granger is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Procheck is tapping! Great win for Granger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Granger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rhakesh Alhazred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rhakesh Alhazred has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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169 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rhakesh Alhazred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alhazred stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alhazred wants it to stay on the feet.
Alhazred displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryder.
Alhazred works the jab nicely.
Ryder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ryder working Alhazred over with strikes.
Ryder throws a strike but Alhazred avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alhazred on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alhazred tries to get out of the position.
Alhazred working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder.
Ryder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alhazred working a defensive guard here.
Ryder postures up in Alhazred's guard and throws a big left but Alhazred blocks it.
Alhazred looking to control.
Ryder with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Alhazred is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryder being controlled here momentarily.
Ryder throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryder throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alhazred works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alhazred is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryder throwing strikes but missing.
Ryder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alhazred looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryder tries to free his leg and advance position but Alhazred is retaining full guard.
Alhazred utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alhazred preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alhazred pulls Ryder in close to prevent any damage.
Ryder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alhazred working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder.
Ryder chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryder throwing strikes from guard but Alhazred blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryder trying to control but Alhazred is working from the bottom.
Alhazred looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryder is one step ahead there.
Alhazred pulls Ryder in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryder is stalling in the full guard.
Ryder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alhazred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob Ryder will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ryder checks the leg kick.
Alhazred lands a head kick!
Alhazred tries to score with a low kick but Ryder moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alhazred gets caught flat footed, as Ryder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryder throws a strike but Alhazred rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alhazred has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryder is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryder 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.
Alhazred trying to control the position.
Ryder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alhazred looking for a sweep. Not yet Alhazred, not yet.
Ryder works over Alhazred with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alhazred is on top in guard.
Alhazred engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alhazred preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder keeping moving, preventing Alhazred from controlling successfully.
Alhazred looking to sit in guard and control but Ryder gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Alhazred has his hands on Ryder's head, controlling the position.
Alhazred is trying to keep Ryder in close.
Rhakesh Alhazred has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alhazred throws a head kick that Ryder semi-blocks.
Ryder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alhazred. Alhazred obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryder dives in and grabs Alhazred's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alhazred pushes down on Ryder's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alhazred feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryder's calf.
Ryder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alhazred pinned against the cage. Alhazred gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryder shoots for a double leg takedown but Alhazred sprawls well. He's pushed Ryder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhakesh Alhazred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Ryder.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Alhazred lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryder blocks a head kick by Alhazred.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhakesh Alhazred dominated that second round.
That's time! Alhazred's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alhazred darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Alhazred there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhakesh Alhazred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alhazred lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ryder takes a step back to recover.
Alhazred scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alhazred.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Alhazred there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alhazred throws a wild body kick that Ryder sees coming a mile off.
Alhazred throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alhazred misses with a head kick.
Alhazred scores with a head kick. Ryder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rhakesh Alhazred is winning the standup battle so far.
Alhazred throws a body punch but Ryder moves out of range.
Alhazred misses with a low kick.
Alhazred throws a leg kick but Ryder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alhazred defends it nicely.
Alhazred bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alhazred misses with a straight right.
Alhazred scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alhazred with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alhazred scores with a one two! Ryder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryder avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Alhazred.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alhazred misses with a low kick.
Alhazred lands a jab to the head.
Ryder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryder working the strikes but Alhazred uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ryder misses with a head shot. Alhazred uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alhazred wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryder throws a strike but Alhazred rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alhazred trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alhazred controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alhazred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryder is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryder wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rhakesh Alhazred.
Ryder gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhakesh Alhazred showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alhazred has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhakesh Alhazred!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Dahlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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224 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Dahlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlin.
Dahlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dahlin throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dahlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Dahlin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dahlin throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahlin misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin Dahlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahlin tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlin drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dahlin is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
Dahlin looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Dahlin finish him?
Dahlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dahlin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Dahlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahlin throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Dahlin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Dahlin looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Dahlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Dahlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dahlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dahlin is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dahlin is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Dahlin's head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith avoiding damage.
Dahlin can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dahlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dahlin wants to stall.
Smith just leaning against Dahlin, taking a breather.
Dahlin working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlin tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Dahlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dahlin.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dahlin throws out the jab.
Dahlin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dahlin misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dahlin loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Dahlin looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith rushes Dahlin and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith prevents Dahlin from breaking the clinch.
Dahlin tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dahlin can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dahlin is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Dahlin tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dahlin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dahlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahlin throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Dahlin shrugs it off.
Dahlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Dahlin is breathing heavily.
Dahlin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Dahlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dahlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Dahlin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dahlin throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahlin missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith slips under a jab.
Dahlin misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Dahlin misses with a wild body shot.
Dahlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith thumps Dahlin with a low kick.
Martin Dahlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dahlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Dahlin misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Dahlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Dahlin moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Dahlin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dahlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dahlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dahlin misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a body kick that stops Dahlin in his tracks momentarily.
Dahlin throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Dahlin throws a head kick that misses
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dahlin throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dahlin backwards.
A short left from Smith.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dahlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jordan Smith.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dahlin will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlin throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dahlin backs up against the cage.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlin misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Dahlin throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Dahlin was not able to check.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlin.
Jordan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dahlin looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
A slow jab from Dahlin misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Dahlin falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith moves out of range as Dahlin strikes.
A head kick by Dahlin misses
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Dahlin was not able to check.
Dahlin throws a head kick that misses
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dahlin wants to break free but Smith has control.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith blocks a jab.
Dahlin loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Dahlin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahlin misses with a hook.
Dahlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Dahlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dahlin throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith tries to work over Dahlin's front leg with a kick but Dahlin checks it.
Dahlin checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dahlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahlin misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dahlin's calf.
Dahlin throws a lazy head kick
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Dahlin misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dahlin misses with a combination
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahlin throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dahlin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dahlin scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith thumps Dahlin with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dahlin up against the cage.
Dahlin tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Dahlin misses with a body punch.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Dahlin is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlin is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dahlin has his back to the cage.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith stalling.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dahlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jordan Smith.
Dahlin looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Dahlin misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A clash of legs there as Dahlin blocks the low kick.
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.
Dahlin throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dahlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dahlin throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Dahlin throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Dahlin misses
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Dahlin 's knee.
Dahlin throws a good cross that connects.
Dahlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dahlin throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Dahlin was not able to check.
Dahlin misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Dahlin 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazarus Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman - Metallica. Allen Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
204 lbs
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195 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen Jones wants to clinch.
Allen Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lazarus Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen Jones manages to avoid it.
Lazarus Jones throws a head kick but Allen Jones moves out of range.
Allen Jones tries to clinch there but Lazarus Jones circles away.
Lazarus Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lazarus Jones misses with a looping right.
Allen Jones is looking to clinch but Lazarus Jones is avoiding it.
Allen Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen Jones clinches up with Lazarus Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Lazarus Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Allen Jones lands an elbow just above Lazarus Jones 's eye.
It looks like Lazarus Jones has been cut.
Lazarus Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lazarus Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Allen Jones.
Allen Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazarus Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lazarus Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazarus Jones jabs Allen Jones right on the nose. Allen Jones blinks but takes it well.
Allen Jones blocks a head kick by Lazarus Jones.
Allen Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lazarus Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Lazarus Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allen Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazarus Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazarus Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazarus Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen Jones is looking to clinch.
Lazarus Jones lands a head shot.
It looks like Allen Jones has been cut.
Allen Jones moves out of range as Lazarus Jones throws a body kick.
Allen Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Allen Jones tries to clinch there but Lazarus Jones circles away.
Allen Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lazarus Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen Jones tries to clinch up but Lazarus Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazarus Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allen Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazarus Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lazarus Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lazarus Jones tries to score with a low kick but Allen Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Allen Jones moves into the clinch.
Lazarus Jones is trying to break the clinch but Allen Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Lazarus Jones breaks from the clinch.
Allen Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lazarus Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lazarus Jones throws out the jab.
Allen Jones rushes Lazarus Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Allen Jones.
Lazarus Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen Jones or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazarus Jones is trying to force a seperation but Allen Jones has the dominant position.
Allen Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lazarus Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen Jones drops his hands momentarily and Lazarus Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lazarus Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allen Jones is breathing heavily.
Lazarus Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen Jones in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen Jones misses the target.
Donk. Lazarus Jones catches Allen Jones right on the button with a cross.
Allen Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lazarus Jones.
A good leg kick by Lazarus Jones.
Allen Jones tries to clinch there but Lazarus Jones circles away.
Lazarus Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lazarus Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Lazarus Jones scores with a hook to the body. Allen Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lazarus Jones connects with a body shot that sends Allen Jones's belly button to the back.
Lazarus Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lazarus Jones lands with a straight right. Allen Jones didn't see that one coming.
Lazarus Jones jabs at Allen Jones's body.
Lazarus Jones tests Allen Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lazarus Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Allen Jones has time to react.
Allen Jones is rocked!
Lazarus Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen Jones blocks a head kick by Lazarus Jones.
Lazarus Jones lands a brutal head kick. Allen Jones looks out on his feet and Lazarus Jones throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Lazarus Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calico James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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218 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calico James!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavalo thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chavalo is looking to score with low kicks.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with an uppercut. Chavalo saw that one coming.
Chavalo stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavalo throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chavalo circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a hook.
Chavalo tries to clinch up.
George Chavalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a body shot.
Chavalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavalo was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavalo throws out the jab.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Chavalo.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
Chavalo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavalo which made him look bad.
George Chavalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calico James.
James wants to clinch
and Chavalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chavalo counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavalo blocks a jab.
Chavalo lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chavalo.
Calico James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a takedown
enabling Chavalo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chavalo 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.
Chavalo tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James is looking to advance position but Chavalo won't allow it.
James seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chavalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
James is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chavalo is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Calico James was stalling too much, according to the referee.
James shoots and misses
and Chavalo counters with a solid body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James scores with a hook to the body. Chavalo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chavalo misses with a hook.
Chavalo slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo tries a head kick but it misses.
James loads up on a big right hand but Chavalo slips the punch.
James misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chavalo counters with a nice body kick.
Chavalo throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James misses with a body punch
and Chavalo counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo avoiding damage.
James stalling against the cage.
James trying to stall but Chavalo improves his position.
Chavalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavalo stalling the fight.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Chavalo gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
Chavalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Chavalo to work.
Chavalo working aggressively here.
Chavalo has James pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chavalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavalo is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chavalo swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavalo scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chavalo scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavalo pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chavalo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chavalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Chavalo scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Chavalo lands a left hand.
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 George Chavalo will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James misses the body punch
and Chavalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a body punch but Chavalo moves out of range.
Chavalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a lazy right hand but Chavalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James throws a sloppy body shot
and Chavalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chavalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chavalo takes one to the chin there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavalo.
Calico James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavalo wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
Chavalo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Chavalo, looking for a takedown. James pushes Chavalo against the cage but Chavalo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James misses the jab.
James misses the jab.
James misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chavalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavalo circles away.
Chavalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James looks to land a right hand but Chavalo moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calico James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavalo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Chavalo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Rampage. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Hurt. Austin Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Smith misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Jackson.
It looks like Austin Smith has been cut.
Jackson misses the jab.
Smith looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith lands a jab.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smith's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jackson tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith slips under a jab from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Jackson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Austin Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
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.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Smith slips under a jab.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith walks into a jab.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Smith lands.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Smith sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Jackson slips a straight right by Smith.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Smith slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Smith cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Jackson takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
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.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses the jab.
Jackson lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
That has opened up Austin Smith's cut even more.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch.
A big left from Smith misses.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Austin Smith's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Jackson digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Austin Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Quinton Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson checks a low kick from Smith.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Smith!
Austin Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
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