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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avi Agababa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agababa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mutiny Within - Falling Forever . Adam Cain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avi Agababa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch but Agababa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Agababa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Agababa slips the punch.
A left lands for Cain.
Agababa doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Agababa takes one to the side of the head.
Cain shoots for a takedown but Agababa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Agababa.
Agababa looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
Cain throws a series of punches but Agababa avoids them all with ease.
Agababa throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agababa gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cain is trying to control Agababa's posture but Agababa avoids it.
Cain is looking for a sweep.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Agababa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agababa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Agababa tries to move to mount but Cain blocks the move with his legs.
Agababa working the head and body with strikes.
Agababa throws an elbow but Cain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Agababa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cain trying to hold on to Agababa's head to control him but Agababa postures up.
Cain is trying to stand.
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.
Agababa is looking for a kimura here.
Cain trying to control from the bottom.
Agababa is working for an americana but Cain has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Agababa was thinking about the submission.
Agababa looking to pass the guard.
Cain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Adam Cain will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Cain misses its intended target.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Agababa thuds a left hand into Cain's body.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agababa.
Cain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agababa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cain wants to get back to striking at distance but Agababa won't allow it.
Cain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Agababa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cain uses from the top position.
Agababa trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agababa has a closed guard, preventing Cain from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cain looking to pass the guard.
Agababa tries to strike from the bottom.
Agababa wants to sweep but no luck.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Agababa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adam Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain throws a sloppy body shot
and Agababa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cain's guard now.
Cain looking to control.
Agababa trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agababa wants to stand but Cain is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cain, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avi Agababa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Agababa closes the distance and pushes Cain back into the ropes.
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain gets a clinch.
Cain is pressed up against the ropes. Agababa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cain down to the mat. Cain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Agababa misses with a takedown attempt
and Cain counters with a head kick. That will keep Agababa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cain swinging wilding here.
Agababa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cain sprawls well initially but Agababa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cain is trying is best to control the position here.
Cain tries to get to full guard but Agababa has control of the leg.
Cain wants to control but Agababa is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agababa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is looking to control Agababa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cain avoid being mounted?
Agababa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
Cain tries to kick Agababa off but Agababa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Agababa is trying to control. Cain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Agababa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cain sprawls well. Cain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Agababa gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avi Agababa.
Cain throws a one two combo.
Agababa dodges the punch combination from Cain.
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.
Agababa tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Agababa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agababa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Agababa wants to pass to mount but Cain is defending the position.
Cain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Agababa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Agababa's back!
A lull in the action here.
Cain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cain doesn't have the hooks in and Agababa manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Avi Agababa just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Cain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Agababa gets the takedown into side control.
Cain wants to control but Agababa postures up.
Cain tries to escape but Agababa is in control.
Agababa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cain struggling a bit here.
Agababa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cain struggling a bit here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agababa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cain struggling a bit here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Agababa counters with a body kick that stops Cain in his tracks momentarily.
Agababa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cain misses with a takedown attempt
and Agababa moves into the clinch.
Agababa drags the fight down to the ground.
Agababa wants to stand but Cain is controlling the position.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Agababa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain stops Agababa from standing up.
Agababa looking for a guillotine here but Cain defends easily.
Cain stands and throws Agababa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Agababa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avi Agababa dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Cain. No joy for Agababa on that attempt.
Cain moves out of range as Agababa throws a body kick.
Cain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cain looks to land a combination. Agababa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agababa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Agababa wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Agababa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cain is keeping the position for now.
Agababa wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Agababa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain wants to stand up but Agababa is controlling him.
Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Agababa tries to free his leg and advance position but Cain is retaining full guard.
Cain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Agababa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Agababa or perhaps it was just good defense by Cain which made him look bad.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agababa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Cain throws a series of punches but Agababa avoids them all with ease.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Agababa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agababa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Agababa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Agababa looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Agababa pushes Cain off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avi Agababa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Agababa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avi Agababa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Angelo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brandon Parker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Parker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker gets caught flat footed, as Angelo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Angelo looking to pass the guard.
Angelo passes Parker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Angelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Angelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Angelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Angelo is looking for a kimura here.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
Parker is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is looking for a sweep. Angelo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Parker actively working from the bottom here.
Angelo is looking to advance position but Parker won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Parker.
Parker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Angelo circles away.
Angelo checks a low kick from Parker.
No joy there for Parker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parker showed some decent athleticism there.
Angelo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Angelo.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Angelo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parker's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Angelo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
Angelo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Parker looking for submissions off his back.
Parker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Angelo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Angelo's back!
Angelo is trying to break free.
Angelo turns into Parker and is now in his guard.
Angelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Angelo off! Angelo jumps back into Parker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Parker punishes Angelo's body with a nice straight punch.
Mike Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Angelo dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Angelo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Angelo seems to be working for a kimura but Parker defends the submission attempt.
Angelo wants to pass to mount but Parker is defending the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parker wants to control but Angelo is keeping busy.
Parker wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parker looking to control.
Angelo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
Angelo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Parker is just riding it out for now. Angelo eventually gives up the hold.
Parker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Angelo tries to pass to full mount but Parker defends it.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Angelo is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Angelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Parker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Angelo wants to pass the guard but Parker is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Angelo shows good takedown defense.
Angelo shoots in for a double leg but Parker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Parker!
Parker tries to hold on but Angelo pushes him away.
Angelo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Parker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Parker is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo dominated that second round.
That's time! Angelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown by Angelo or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker which made him look bad.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angelo as he avoids it easily.
Parker wants to clinch.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Angelo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Angelo lands in his opponent's guard.
Angelo 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.
Parker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angelo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Angelo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Angelo wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Angelo's legs - danger averted.
Parker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parker trying to control but Angelo is working from the bottom.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker stopping the sweep attempt from Angelo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angelo shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Angelo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Angelo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parker. That's going to slow Angelo down.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Angelo feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Angelo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker keeping full guard, as Angelo tries to pass.
Parker wants to stand but Angelo is controlling the position.
Angelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
Mike Angelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Angelo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parker!
Parker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Angelo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Angelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Angelo somewhat.
Angelo leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Angelo feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Angelo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Angelo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parker has escaped and now he's on top!
Angelo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Parker passes Angelo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Parker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker trying to pass the guard but Angelo defending well.
Angelo moves into full guard.
Parker wants to stand but Angelo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Angelo is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Angelo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Angelo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Angelo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to improve his position but Angelo isn't that keen on the idea.
Angelo moves to the back position.
Parker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Parker wants to improve his position but Angelo is controlling well.
Angelo is working for a submission of some sort.
Angelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Parker sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Angelo had his way with Brandon Parker in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Angelo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angelo as he jumps to the side.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Angelo circles away quickly and effectively.
Angelo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Parker wants to control but Angelo is keeping busy.
Angelo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Angelo is working for a guillotine from mount but Parker frees his head quite easily.
Parker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Angelo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Parker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Angelo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Parker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Angelo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Angelo has control of Parker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Parker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brandon Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Angelo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Angelo prevents Parker from getting the reversal.
Parker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Angelo. What's that going to do exactly?
Angelo looking to secure an arm triangle but Parker defends it well.
Angelo is working for a guillotine from mount but Parker frees his head quite easily.
Parker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mike Angelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angelo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Angelo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angelo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Angelo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theo Medina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Seek n Strike as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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171 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theo Medina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Medina avoids it.
Medina lands a hook that stumbles Miller back into the ropes. Medina follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Miller to the canvas! Medina pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Miller has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Theo Medina!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Kendo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mo Kendo!
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, Johnny Mann!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mann parries the strikes from Kendo easily there. Kendo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mann to escape.
Kendo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kendo advances to full mount.
Kendo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kendo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kendo controlling his opponent.
Kendo has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mann's face.
Kendo looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mann has worked his arm free - good work by Mann!
Kendo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mann has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard.
Kendo controlling from side mount.
Kendo tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kendo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mann wants to clinch.
Kendo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kendo postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Kendo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Mann.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mann.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kendo ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Kendo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mann throws a wild body kick that Kendo sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Kendo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mann throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo moves out of range as Mann throws a body kick.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kendo shoots for a double leg takedown but Mann sprawls well. He's pushed Kendo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Kendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kendo tries to clinch up
and Mann counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mann avoids the head kick by Kendo.
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kendo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kendo lands in his opponent's guard.
Kendo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mann is trying to keep Kendo in close.
Kendo wants to stand but Mann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kendo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mann!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kendo throws a sloppy head kick
and Mann makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kendo really felt that one!
Kendo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mann circles away.
Kendo closes the distance and clinches up with Mann, looking for a takedown. Kendo pushes Mann against the ropes but Mann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kendo shoots in for a double leg but Mann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Kendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Kendo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann which made him look bad.
Mann throws a front kick that sends Kendo stumbling back into the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Mann.
Kendo moves out of range of the body kick.
Kendo moves away from the strike by Mann.
Kendo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mann looks to land a body kick but Kendo moved away.
Kendo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kendo tries to move to mount but Mann blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Mann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kendo swings around for an armbar but Mann sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kendo's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kendo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Kendo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Kendo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mann really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mann pushes Kendo away with a front kick.
Mann closes the distance but Kendo moves to the side
so Kendo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kendo 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann wants to stand and escape but Kendo is having none of it.
Mann wants to sweep here but Kendo controlling him for the moment.
Kendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mann has his hands on Kendo's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendo wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Kendo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mann has a closed guard, preventing Kendo from standing up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Kendo from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kendo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kendo tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily
and Mann counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kendo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mann misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mann dominated that fourth round.
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!
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.
Kendo tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mann.
Mann throws a sloppy head kick and Kendo moves out of range easily.
Kendo delivers a nice body kick.
Kendo clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is pressed up against the ropes. Kendo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kendo avoids the body shot from Mann.
Kendo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Kendo persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Kendo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mann misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kendo is defended easily by Mann.
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann pushes Kendo away with a front kick.
Mo Kendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mo Kendo has been cut.
Kendo shoots in looking for a takedown. Mann tries to sprawl out of it but Kendo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kendo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnny Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann scores with a push kick.
Kendo drops his hands momentarily and Mann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mo Kendo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kendo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mann counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mann 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Mann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tarcisio Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Waste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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24
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarcisio Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Waste!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Braga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Waste has a takedown stuffed.
Waste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tony Waste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Waste or perhaps it was just good defense by Braga which made him look bad.
Braga scores with a jab to the body.
Braga throws out a leg kick but Waste moves out of range and Braga only half commits.
Braga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waste misses with a takedown attempt - Braga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tarcisio Braga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Waste.
Braga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waste looks gassed!
Braga scores with a hook to the body. Waste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Braga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Braga.
Braga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Waste's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Braga. That's going to slow Waste down.
Waste takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga looks to land a combination. Waste sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A nice inside leg kick there by Braga. That's going to slow Waste down.
Waste is trying desperately to land a takedown but Braga is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Waste.
Braga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Waste. That did some damage!
Braga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Braga drops Waste with a beautiful combination! Waste stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Braga is looking for the KO!
Waste is rocked!
Braga connects with a nice cross there... Waste is looking wobbly and Braga recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Waste to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Braga jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tarcisio Braga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Job (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geison Horz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Job comes to the ring accompanied by I'm On a Mac. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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184 lbs
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23
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Steve Job!
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, Geison Horz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horz has a takedown stuffed.
Horz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Job is fending him off so far but Horz persists. Nope, Job circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Horz was covering up waiting for the punch and Job finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Job stays in close to Horz's body and controls the position.
Job stopping the sweep attempt from Horz.
Horz wants to get back to his feet but Job passes into half guard.
Horz is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job trying to pass the guard but Horz defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Job drives through with a takedown into guard.
Job forces his way into half guard.
Horz tries to roll over but Job keeps him under control.
Job uses his free foot to push down on Horz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Horz.
Job avoids the attempt from Horz to control.
Job lands a big elbow.
Job goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Horz is on top in guard.
Horz stopping the sweep attempt from Job.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Horz looks gassed!
Job bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horz's guard.
Job forces his way into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horz wants to control but Job is keeping busy.
Job is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Horz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Horz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Job dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horz has his takedown stuffed
and Job counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Horz wants to get back to his feet.
Job is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Horz defends it well.
Job looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Job tries to pass the half guard into mount. Horz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horz is looking for a sweep. Job is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Job missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Job lands with a punch from half guard.
Job performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Horz wants to get back to full guard.
Job is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horz wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Job throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horz is pressing down on Job's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horz is trying to control the position but Job postures up.
Horz 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.
Job drops back looking for a leg! Horz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horz manages to kick Job off! Job jumps back into Horz's guard.
Horz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Job is aware though and is defending well.
Job loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Job throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Job shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Horz is trying to defend but Job finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Job dominated that second round.
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.
Job tries to land a front kick but Horz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horz fails with the takedown
and Job counters with a takedown into side control.
Horz wants to control but Job postures up.
Job advances nicely into full mount.
Job working for a submission but Horz is keeping him at bay.
Job with shots to the head and body - Horz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Job goes for an armbar but Horz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Horz.
Horz won't allow Job to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Job is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Horz defends well.
Horz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horz trying to mount his opponent but Job defends it.
Job regains full guard. Nicely done.
Horz postures up in Job's guard and throws a big left but Job blocks it.
Job seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Horz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horz tries to stand but Job is controlling from the bottom.
Horz looking to pass the guard.
Horz stopping the sweep attempt from Job.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Job throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Job clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Job drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Horz tries to improve position but can't.
Job wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horz keeps working.
Horz is trying to improve his position.
Horz wants to get back to his feet but Job drags him back down.
Job lands some shots froms side control.
Job landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Horz is trying to control Job's posture but Job avoids it.
Job in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Horz wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Job has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Horz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Job yanks on the arm and Horz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Job.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Job!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dayton Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clarke comes to the ring accompanied by Bob Marley - Jammin'. Dayton Clarke is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
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292 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Dayton Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grabowski misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Grabowski.
Good exchange - Clarke coming out on top.
Clarke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grabowski takes a swing at Clarke's ribcage but misses.
Clarke connects with the punch.
Grabowski tries to clinch there but Clarke circles away.
Clarke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clarke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grabowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grabowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Clarke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clarke, pushing him back against the ropes.
Grabowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clarke wants to get back to striking at distance but Grabowski won't allow it.
Grabowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grabowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clarke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Grabowski lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grabowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Clarke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Clarke manages to stand up with Grabowski still on his back. Eventually Grabowski drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Grabowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Clarke throws out a loose jab but Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clarke swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
Dayton Clarke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Clarke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Clarke. That snapped Grabowski's head back.
Clarke works the jab nicely.
Grabowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clarke cracks Grabowski with an open hand slap.
Clarke with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Clarke.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Clarke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decent striking displayed by Clarke there.
Clarke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clarke at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grabowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clarke throws out the jab.
Clarke punishes Grabowski's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayton Clarke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grabowski tries to clinch up.
Clarke scores with a jab to the body.
Grabowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damian Grabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grabowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clarke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grabowski tries to clinch but Clarke moves out of range.
Grabowski slips a jab and a cross from Clarke.
Clarke looks to land a combination but Grabowski avoids it well.
Grabowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clarke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grabowski counters with a left and a right that stings Clarke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke slips a jab from Grabowski.
Grabowski tries for a takedown but Clarke circles away easily
and Clarke counters with a straight right hand.
Clarke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut lands for Clarke. That snapped Grabowski's head back.
Grabowski misses with a looping left.
Grabowski moves away from the strike by Clarke.
A swing and a miss from Clarke.
Horrible takedown by Grabowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Clarke which made him look bad.
Clarke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clarke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grabowski.
Clarke looks to land a combination. Grabowski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice jab there from Clarke.
Clarke throws a right hand that Grabowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Grabowski also avoids with ease.
Clarke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grabowski checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Clarke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grabowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clarke scores with a decent looking hook.
Clarke tests Grabowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grabowski wants to clinch.
Grabowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clarke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke lands a nice shot that snaps Grabowski's head back.
Grabowski is looking to clinch but Clarke is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarke jabs at Grabowski's body.
Grabowski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Grabowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayton Clarke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grabowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grabowski is rocked!
Clarke drops Grabowski with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grabowski! Clarke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dayton Clarke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Brawn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawn shoots in and bounces Mayweather off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brawn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mayweather trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mayweather utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mayweather utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brawn throws a big right hand that misses.
Brawn thows a big elbow that misses.
Mayweather is trying to keep Brawn in close.
Mayweather looking for subs off his back but Brawn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brawn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayweather defending well though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mayweather closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brawn circles away.
Brawn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mayweather to the mat! Mayweather manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather controls Brawn momentarily but Brawn frees himself.
Brawn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayweather is on top in guard.
Brawn looking for a sweep. Not yet Brawn, not yet.
Mayweather scoring with some ground and pound.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brawn is on top in guard.
Brawn is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather has wrist control.
Brawn thows a big elbow that misses.
Brawn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brawn manages to pass to side control.
Mayweather taking some punishment here, with Brawn in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brawn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayweather's head.
Brawn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brawn looks gassed!
Brawn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brawn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mayweather trying to control but Brawn postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Brawn 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.
Brawn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayweather.
Mayweather has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mayweather.
Brawn defending against the ground and pound.
Brawn striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mayweather landing a few strikes.
Mayweather stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brawn scores with a takedown into Mayweather's guard.
Mayweather looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brawn is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayweather lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brawn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn regains half guard.
Mayweather prevents Brawn from improving his position.
Brawn is pressing down on Mayweather's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mayweather trying to control but Brawn is working from the bottom.
Brawn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayweather.
Mayweather has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mayweather looking to pass the guard.
Mayweather preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brawn is on top in guard.
Mayweather will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayweather working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brawn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brawn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brawn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayweather's head.
Ben Brawn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brawn won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Brawn stands up over Mayweather, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brawn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brawn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayweather's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather is looking to improve his position.
Brawn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayweather with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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 Floyd Mayweather 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.
Mayweather gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brawn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brawn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mayweather has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brawn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayweather works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayweather is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayweather wants to stand and escape but Brawn is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brawn works over Mayweather with some ground and pound from guard.
Brawn with a nice head shot there.
Mayweather has momentary wrist control but Brawn slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather looking to control.
Brawn distracts Mayweather with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mayweather utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brawn scoring with some ground and pound.
Brawn thows a big elbow that misses.
Mayweather wants to sweep but no luck.
Brawn working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brawn closes the distance and clinches up with Mayweather, looking for a takedown. Brawn pushes Mayweather against the ropes but Mayweather circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather scores with a takedown into Brawn's guard.
Brawn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brawn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayweather trying to control but Brawn is working from the bottom.
Brawn pulls Mayweather in to control the position.
Brawn wants to hit a switch here but Mayweather passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brawn there!
Brawn tries to hold on but Mayweather postures up.
Brawn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mayweather scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Brawn really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mayweather wants to clinch.
Mayweather closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayweather tries to stand but Brawn is controlling his head.
Mayweather decides to stand back up.
Brawn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brawn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brawn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mayweather can't do much from the bottom here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brawn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to get back to half guard.
Brawn prevents Mayweather from escaping the position.
Brawn lands a nice forearm strike.
Mayweather regains half guard.
Brawn is nestled in close to Mayweather, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brawn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brawn thows a huge punch but Mayweather dodges it nicely.
Mayweather tries to roll over but Brawn keeps him under control.
Brawn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayweather with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mayweather is looking to escape.
Brawn working Mayweather over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather pushes Brawn off looking to stand but Brawn dives back in and keeps control.
Mayweather is defending against the submission attempts here by Brawn.
Mayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brawn.
Mayweather is trying to stand up here but Brawn is controlling him well.
Mayweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brawn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brawn lands with a punch from half guard.
Mayweather tries to roll over but Brawn keeps him under control.
Brawn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mayweather tries to get to full guard but Brawn has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Brawn dominated that fourth round.
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!
Brawn shoots in and bounces Mayweather off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayweather preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayweather bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brawn's guard.
Brawn wants to sweep here but Mayweather controlling him for the moment.
Mayweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brawn keeping full guard, as Mayweather tries to pass.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brawn is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather wants to stand and escape but Brawn is having none of it.
Brawn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mayweather has his foot on Brawn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brawn works his way back into a safe position though.
Brawn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brawn chips away with some ground and pound.
Brawn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brawn lands a couple of elbows.
Brawn connects with a couple of short punches.
Brawn lands a couple of elbows.
Brawn connects with a couple of short punches.
Brawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brawn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayweather is trying to keep Brawn in close.
Brawn lands a couple of digs.
Mayweather working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brawn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brawn working the head with strikes.
Mayweather is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Brawn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mayweather tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ben Brawn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brawn grinds an elbow into Mayweather's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Brawn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brawn 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Brawn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Rosalando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Vega has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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24
285 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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290 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Rosalando!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosalando closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vega to the mat! Vega manages to get full guard.
Vega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rosalando trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosalando throws a big right hand that misses.
Vega wants to stand up but Rosalando is controlling him.
Rosalando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vega managing to control the position.
Rosalando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vega looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rosalando fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rosalando shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vega napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vega is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Rosalando.
The ground and pound from Rosalando seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega pushes Rosalando away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rosalando gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Vega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rosalando throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Rosalando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rosalando throws a nice looking combination but Vega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rosalando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vega at a distance.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Vega misses with a double jab
and Rosalando counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vega won't be happy with that.
Rosalando tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Vega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vega tries to bench press Rosalando off him but Rosalando keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Rosalando.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Rosalando crashes against the mat.
Vega is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rosalando throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vega's waist but Vega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosalando off to one side.
Vega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ronald Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rosalando fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vega avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronald Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Rosalando.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosalando has a takedown stuffed.
Vega tries to bum rush Rosalando with a series of wild strikes but Rosalando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rosalando avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Vega does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Rosalando dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosalando throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rosalando rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vega misses with a few strikes there.
Vega's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vega duly obliges.
Vega throws a body kick that misses.
Vega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Rosalando.
Vega misses with a combination
enabling Rosalando to counter with a crisp jab.
Rosalando looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vega throws a series of strikes that have Rosalando backpedaling.
Vega misses with a double jab
and Rosalando counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vega's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rosalando is desperately trying to improve his position but Vega has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega wants to control the pace but Rosalando is squirming around nicely.
Vega controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosalando is looking to escape.
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosalando is looking to get to half guard.
Rosalando is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rosalando is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosalando can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vega looking to control but Rosalando is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ronald Vega just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Vega misses with a wild combination.
Rosalando looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega misses with a few strikes there.
Rosalando fails with the takedown.
Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosalando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosalando misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Vega dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vega lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vega.
A nice combination there by Vega.
Vega throws a combination. Rosalando tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ronald Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Vega.
Vega throws a right hand that Rosalando ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosalando also avoids with ease.
Rosalando takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
Vega pushes Rosalando away with a front kick.
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!
Vega throws a right and a left that Rosalando avoids nicely.
Vega misses with the combination.
Vega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vega misses with a few strikes there.
Vega misses with a combination
and Rosalando counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Glen Rosalando has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rosalando.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vega manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vega trying to control the position.
Rosalando won't allow Vega to get back to his feet.
Vega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vega is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Rosalando from controlling successfully.
Rosalando preventing the sweep.
Vega is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rosalando is controlling him.
Rosalando throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosalando moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rosalando scores with a nice strike.
Ronald Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vega misses with a double jab
and Rosalando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rosalando misses with a double jab.
Rosalando shoots in for a double leg but Vega sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vega throws a combination. Rosalando tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rosalando takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Vega.
Rosalando lands with a straight right. Vega didn't see that one coming.
Vega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Rosalando.
Vega misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Vega clearly takes 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.
Vega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rosalando gets a takedown into half guard.
Vega gets back to full guard.
Vega kicks Rosalando off and gets to his feet.
Vega looks to land a combination but Rosalando avoids it well.
Rosalando throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosalando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vega lands a nice shot to the body.
Vega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vega tries to bum rush Rosalando with a series of wild strikes but Rosalando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ronald Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rosalando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vega lands with a kick to the ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vega throws a series of punches but Rosalando avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vega misses.
Vega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vega lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown by Rosalando or perhaps it was just good defense by Vega which made him look bad.
Rosalando walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vega's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vega duly obliges.
Vega throws a series of punches but Rosalando moves out of range.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Rosalando.
Rosalando on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vega misses with a double jab
and Rosalando counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rosalando thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosalando.
Rosalando thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vega's head.
Rosalando missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rosalando thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rosalando missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rosalando stops Vega from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosalando.
Vega throws a combination that misses
and Rosalando counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vega!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosalando landing strikes from the mount.
Rosalando throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rosalando misses with a head shot.
Vega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rosalando missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rosalando thows a huge punch but Vega dodges it nicely.
Rosalando controlling the action here.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosalando.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosalando throwing shots but Vega is blocking nicely.
Vega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosalando.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Rosalando dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Vega throws a series of punches but Rosalando moves out of range.
Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but Rosalando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rosalando throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosalando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosalando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rosalando in his tracks.
Rosalando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosalando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosalando misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vega misses with a combination
letting Rosalando counter with a right hand.
Rosalando dodges the punch combination from Vega.
Rosalando is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vega.
Rosalando is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vega.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rosalando blocks a head kick by Vega.
Vega lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rosalando in his tracks.
Rosalando has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Rosalando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vega misses with the combination.
Rosalando avoids the head kick by Vega.
Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rosalando looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rosalando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vega circles away quickly and effectively.
Rosalando dodges the punch combination from Vega.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vega.
Vega misses with the combination.
Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vega.
Nice body kick from Vega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega works over Rosalando's head and body with a nice combination.
Vega connects with a body shot.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vega bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rosalando crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vega - the referee stops the clock and Rosalando gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vega. Rosalando manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rosalando showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vega.
Rosalando tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vega swivels and escapes.
Vega thuds his shin into the meat of Rosalando's side.
Vega connects with a body shot.
Rosalando takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosalando, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ronald Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Rosalando.
Vega scores with a body shot.
Rosalando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vega 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 48:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Vega!
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