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Bellum 55: Slamen Vs Rios PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tesser Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Rynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tesser Ali has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tesser Ali seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tesser Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Rynes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Rynes moves out of range easily.
Ali thows a body kick. Rynes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ali scores with a takedown into Rynes's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rynes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Ali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rynes is proving hard to escape from.
Rynes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ali is working Rynes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali trying to control but Rynes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rynes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ali!
Ali tries to lock up and control but Rynes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali is looking to get to half guard.
Rynes throws some wild stikes that Ali manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ali is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rynes unloads with some shots from mount but Ali bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rynes wants to control the pace but Ali is squirming around nicely.
Rynes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ali tries to hold on but Rynes postures up.
Rynes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ali tries to hold on but Rynes pushes him away.
Ali is looking to improve his position but Rynes isn't that keen on the idea.
Ali tries to lock up and control but Rynes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rynes unloads with some shots from mount but Ali bucks and avoids them well.
Rynes wants to control the pace but Ali is squirming around nicely.
Ali is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to lock up and control but Rynes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rynes throws a wild left hand from mount and Ali manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Rynes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.
Rynes not doing much here.
Rynes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rynes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rynes throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.
Rynes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rynes wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ali is trying to control but can't.
Ali slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rynes has picked Ali up and slammed him! Ali can't keep hold of the triangle and Rynes manages to pass to side control!
Rynes tries for a kimura but Ali is defending well.
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 Tesser Ali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rynes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ali as he jumps to the side.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Rynes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Rynes persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rynes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ali trying to control but Rynes is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rynes is looking for a triangle here but Ali uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rynes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ali trying to control but Rynes is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Ali there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ali trying to control but Rynes is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rynes wants to control but Ali is having none of it.
Rynes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ali looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rynes tries to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rynes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rynes!
Rynes pushing down on Ali's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rynes seems to be looking for submissions.
Rynes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ali won't allow Rynes to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ali is refusing to be controlled, as Rynes sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rynes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rynes's back!
Rynes tries to escape the position.
Rynes has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Tesser Ali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rynes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rynes stuffs the takedown.
Rynes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ali sprawls well. Ali wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rynes gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rynes but Rynes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tesser Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Rynes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tesser Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rynes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rynes works Ali's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Rynes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rynes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Ali as Rynes shoots in.
Rynes scores with a one two! Ali had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Rynes moves into the clinch.
Ali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rynes prevents it.
Rynes wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rynes is working for takedown but Ali is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rynes tries to score a body lock takedown but Ali shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rynes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali goes for a takedown attempt but Rynes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rynes dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Rynes's head and hops out.
No luck for Rynes with that takedown attempt.
Rynes works over Ali's head and body with a nice combination.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rynes shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rynes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Rynes dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Rynes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ali looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rynes is one step ahead there.
Tyson Rynes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rynes postures up in Ali's guard and throws a big left but Ali blocks it.
Rynes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Tesser Ali wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rynes blocks a low kick nicely.
Tesser Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rynes throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Rynes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tesser Ali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DAngelo Damsbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domink Caic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domink Caic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DAngelo Damsbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domink Caic!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damsbury drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damsbury looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Caic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Damsbury is controlling him well.
Damsbury wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caic, who protects the arm well.
Damsbury prevents Caic from escaping the position.
Damsbury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damsbury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damsbury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Caic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Damsbury has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Damsbury is trying to get an arm triangle but Caic is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caic is trying to get back to his feet.
Damsbury looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Damsbury tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damsbury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Caic is trying to buck Damsbury off.
Damsbury tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caic wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damsbury tries for a kimura but Caic is defending well.
Caic is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Damsbury tries for a kimura but Caic is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damsbury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damsbury prevents Caic from escaping the position.
Damsbury tries for a kimura but Caic is defending well.
Caic wants to get back to his feet but Damsbury drags him back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damsbury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Damsbury tries for a kimura but Caic is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAngelo Damsbury dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Caic looks to score with a jab to the body but Damsbury is just out of range.
Damsbury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Damsbury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damsbury was well out of range. Poor timing from Caic.
Caic with a jab.
Damsbury dives in and grabs Caic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caic pushes down on Damsbury's head and hops out.
Caic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caic throws out a loose jab but Damsbury uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caic. Damsbury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Caic.
Caic scores with a hook.
Damsbury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Caic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damsbury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Caic throws out the jab.
Caic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Caic misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damsbury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caic finds it's way round the side to connect with Damsbury's head.
Caic misses with a looping right.
DAngelo Damsbury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damsbury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caic scores with a nice head shot.
Caic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Caic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Damsbury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caic misses with a body shot.
Caic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caic misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caic throws a hook to the side of Damsbury's head but Damsbury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damsbury dives in and grabs Caic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caic pushes down on Damsbury's head and hops out.
Domink Caic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Caic lands with a hook. Damsbury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Caic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Domink Caic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caic scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Caic.
Caic misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damsbury shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Caic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Caic is pushing Damsbury's head away, looking to escape. Damsbury manages to hold on to the position though.
Damsbury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Damsbury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Caic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Caic is pushing Damsbury's head away, looking to escape. Damsbury manages to hold on to the position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damsbury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caic 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.
Domink Caic 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! This is the final round!
Damsbury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caic.
Caic looks to land a left hand but Damsbury moved out of range nicely.
Damsbury slips a straight right by Caic.
Caic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damsbury manages to avoid it.
Caic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Caic misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damsbury walks into a jab.
Damsbury slips under a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damsbury shoots in for a takedown but Caic shows good takedown defense.
Caic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Caic as he connects with a hook.
Caic misses with an uppercut.
Caic misses with a double jab.
Caic misses with a wild body shot.
Damsbury drops his hands momentarily and Caic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Damsbury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caic misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Caic misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caic lands with a nice combination. Damsbury backs away looking to recover.
Caic misses with a two punch combination.
Damsbury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caic cracks Damsbury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damsbury.
Nice cross by Caic.
Caic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damsbury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caic swings for the body but Damsbury moves out of range.
Caic lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caic stuns Damsbury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Caic stuffs the takedown.
Damsbury slips a jab from Caic.
Damsbury shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Caic sprawls well. Caic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Damsbury gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DAngelo Damsbury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Damsbury backs up against the cage.
Damsbury ducks under a wild hook from Caic.
Damsbury avoids the body shot from Caic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caic lands with a cross.
Caic swings widly with a right hand
and Damsbury counters with a head kick.
Caic throws a big shot that misses.
Caic misses with a two punch combination.
Caic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damsbury.
Caic misses with a wild body shot.
Caic lands a nice looking body shot.
Damsbury moves away from the strike by Caic.
Damsbury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Caic as Damsbury shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domink Caic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domink Caic!
Domink Caic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Filipe Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Laynpray!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laynpray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Tavares gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tavares is thwarting Laynpray's attempts to control the position.
Laynpray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laynpray has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laynpray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Laynpray is trying to stand up here but Tavares is controlling him well.
Laynpray is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavares.
Laynpray wants to control but Tavares is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tavares is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laynpray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavares.
Laynpray looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares trying to control but Laynpray is working from the bottom.
Tavares being controlled here momentarily.
Tavares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laynpray tries to improve position but can't.
Tavares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laynpray, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Laynpray being controlled for a moment.
Laynpray is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tavares has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tavares tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tavares swings around for an armbar but Laynpray sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tavares's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laynpray is aware though and is defending well.
Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laynpray defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray is stalling in the full guard.
Laynpray wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Laynpray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Laynpray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laynpray is trying to stand up.
Laynpray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tavares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laynpray is working to get back to half guard.
Laynpray is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray is working to get back to half guard.
Tavares working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Laynpray looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tavares! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Filipe Tavares!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Kane - No Surrender. Faber has chosen California Love as his entrance music. Frank Morris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Morris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morris tries to stand and escape but Faber is controlling the position.
Faber is concentrating on defense, preventing Morris from advancing position.
Morris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morris is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Faber still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Faber has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Faber staying calm.
Morris is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Morris!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris tries to hold on but Faber pushes him away.
Morris 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.
Faber wants to finish this one by submission but Morris is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Faber.
Morris tries to hold on but Faber pushes him away.
Morris wants to try and get back to his feet.
Morris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faber working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morris is looking to get to half guard.
Faber working for a guillotine from mount but Morris is in no mood to give up.
Morris is desperately trying to improve his position but Faber has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Morris tries to lock up and control but Faber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faber controlling his opponent.
Faber wants to take Morris's back but he can't do it this time.
Faber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Faber jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Faber moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Morris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris is pushing Faber's head away, looking to escape. Faber manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
Faber controlling the position from side mount.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but Morris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morris is trying to control Faber's posture but Faber avoids it.
The referee asks Faber politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Faber prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morris seems a little lost for a moment, as Faber dominates the positioning.
Morris is not content to let Faber control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Faber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morris tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morris moves to clinch but Faber breaks away
and Faber counters with a takedown into side control.
Faber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris tries to buck Faber off but Faber is having none of it.
Faber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Faber tries for a kimura but Morris is defending well.
Faber is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Faber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morris is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morris manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Faber in particular looking to stall.
Faber trying to pass the guard but Morris defending well.
Urijah Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morris sees it coming and defends easily.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morris wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Urijah Faber wasn't active enough on the ground.
Morris lunges at Faber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Faber's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber moves out of range of the body kick.
Morris throws a right hand that Faber ducks under and follows up with a left that Faber also avoids with ease.
Morris dives in and grabs Faber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes down on Morris's head and hops out.
Faber moves out of range as Morris throws a body kick.
Morris tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Faber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris wants to stand and escape but Faber is having none of it.
Faber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Faber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Morris scores with a hook to the body. Faber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faber.
Morris 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.
Morris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Faber trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Morris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Faber keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
Morris throws a strike but Faber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Morris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Faber moves into full guard.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Faber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Faber!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Faber wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Faber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Urijah Faber.
Morris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Faber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Faber!
Faber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris wants to stand up but Faber is controlling him.
Frank Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urijah Faber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urijah Faber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Faber!
Urijah Faber took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes to the cage accompanied by Show Me The Way. Jones has chosen Red as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones avoids the head kick by Summers.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Summers lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Summers controls the action.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Summers's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Summers.
Jones looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Summers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Summers.
Summers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Summers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Summers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Summers lands with a light punch inside.
Summers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Summers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Summers lands with a left to the head.
Summers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Summers as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Summers.
Summers looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Summers.
Jones is rocked!
Summers cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Summers digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Summers lands with a short shot to the head.
Summers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Summers finish him?
That has opened up Mike Jones's cut even more.
A right hook to the body lands for Summers.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.
Summers digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Summers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Summers unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jones! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Summers is unloading with more strikes now! Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Summers!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Summers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Leca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SMOKE SERPENT - "Jiu Jitsu" feat. Rakaa. Aziz Leca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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136 lbs
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139 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aziz Leca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparky Probert!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probert slaps away a takedown attempt from Leca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Probert misses with a straight right.
Leca rushes Probert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leca has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Probert uses from the top position.
Leca looking for a sweep. Not yet Leca, not yet.
Leca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Probert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Probert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leca pulls Probert in close to prevent any damage.
Leca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Probert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leca trying to control the position.
Probert wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Leca's closed guard. He's half up but Leca has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Leca pivots and extends the arm, Probert falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Leca! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aziz Leca!
A very excited looking Aziz Leca made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Mannersormi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stand Up. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markku Mannersormi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannersormi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnett as he jumps to the side.
Mannersormi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mannersormi is defended easily by Barnett.
Buddy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markku Mannersormi.
Mannersormi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnett swivels and escapes.
Mannersormi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mannersormi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mannersormi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnett checks a low kick from Mannersormi.
Barnett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Mannersormi looks for a takedown but Barnett sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnett.
Mannersormi is rocked!
It looks like Markku Mannersormi has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnett.
Mannersormi throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mannersormi blocks a head kick by Barnett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnett lands a nice shot that snaps Mannersormi's head back.
Mannersormi is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnett finish him?
Mannersormi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mannersormi seems to have recovered his senses.
Mannersormi looks to land a combination but Barnett avoids it well.
A jab from Barnett finds it's way through Mannersormi's defenses.
Nice shot lands for Barnett.
Mannersormi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mannersormi's head.
Mannersormi fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice combo by Barnett! Oh, that's hurt him - Mannersormi falls to the canvas and Barnett follows him into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mannersormi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Barnett looks up at the clock and then as Mannersormi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett lands a huge shot from side control! Mannersormi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buddy Barnett!
During a confident post fight interview, Buddy Barnett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Souto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Souto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jorge Quintero - 300 violin orchestra. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Kind of Magic. Rolando Souto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Williams's chin.
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186 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rolando Souto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souto tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Souto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souto ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Souto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souto in his tracks.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souto was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Mike Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souto scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souto throws a big right hand that misses.
Souto is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souto trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Souto slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams is trying to control the position but Souto postures up.
Souto throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Souto from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souto looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Souto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Williams should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souto has tightened it up now! Williams should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rolando Souto!
Rolando Souto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamen comes to the cage accompanied by Jaws Theme. Rios comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Forever kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Diego Rios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Rios!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rios napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slamen scoring with punches and elbows.
Slamen controlling from side mount.
Slamen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slamen working the ground and pound but Rios is defending the strikes.
Rios dodges the ground and pound from Slamen.
The strikes coming from Slamen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamen landing strikes.
Slamen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rios is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slamen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rios is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen working the ground and pound but Rios is defending the strikes.
Rios manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Slamen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rios is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rios prevents Slamen from improving his position.
Slamen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen looking for a sweep. Not yet Slamen, not yet.
Slamen is trying to keep Rios in close.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Slamen.
Rios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios wants to control from the top but Slamen keeps moving.
Rios drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slamen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slamen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slamen!
Slamen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rios keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rios knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rios!
Rios taking shots to the head.
Rios wants to control but Slamen is having none of it.
Slamen has hold of Rios's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rios manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slamen cracks Rios with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Slamen or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios which made him look bad.
Slamen moves forwards but Rios connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slamen fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Slamen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Slamen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slamen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rios is trying to defend but Slamen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Troy Slamen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slamen is thwarting Rios's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios tries to roll over but Slamen keeps him under control.
Slamen is working for an americana but Rios has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Slamen was thinking about the submission.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
Rios trying to keep a closed guard but Slamen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rios is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rios has escaped and now he's on top!
Rios looking to pass the guard.
Slamen looking for a sweep. Not yet Slamen, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rios is looking to work some ground and pound but Slamen has wrist control.
Rios tries to free his leg and advance position but Slamen is retaining full guard.
Slamen keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Slamen pulls Rios in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slamen tries for a takedown but Rios sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rios slaps away a takedown attempt from Slamen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slamen showed some decent athleticism there.
Slamen is looking for a kimura here.
Rios tries to kick Slamen off but Slamen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slamen throwing shots but Rios is blocking nicely.
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 Troy Slamen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slamen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rios's waist but Rios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slamen off to one side.
Rios scores with a one two! Slamen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Troy Slamen has been cut.
Rios throws a right hand that Slamen ducks under and follows up with a left that Slamen also avoids with ease.
Rios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Rios both land. Nice combination.
Rios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Slamen gets a double leg takedown into Rios's guard.
Slamen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rios manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rios postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slamen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rios has managed to get both his arms back between Slamen's legs - danger averted.
Slamen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slamen tries to get out of the position.
Rios postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slamen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rios, into his guard.
Rios controls Slamen momentarily but Slamen frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slamen has gone for a leg lock! Rios slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slamen's guard.
Slamen has an active guard here but Rios has managed to pass into half guard.
Slamen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Slamen is controlling Rios's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios is working for a submission of some sort.
Rios is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slamen tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slamen moves into full guard.
Slamen wants to hit a switch here but Rios passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Slamen there!
Slamen gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rios is working for a kimura but Slamen is defending it quite comfortably.
Slamen tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Troy Slamen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Troy Slamen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rios throws a series of punches but Slamen avoids them all with ease.
Slamen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rios is trying to defend but Slamen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slamen prevents Rios from standing back up.
Rios is refusing to be controlled, as Slamen sits in half guard.
Slamen seems to be working for a kimura but Rios defends the submission attempt.
Rios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slamen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rios is trying to control but can't.
Rios avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slamen.
Slamen trying to pass the guard but Rios defending well.
Slamen works his way into side control.
Rios pushes Slamen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Slamen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios taking punishment in the form of punches.
Slamen is trying to ground and pound but Rios uses the momentary lack of control by Slamen to regain half guard.
Slamen wants to work for an arm triangle but Rios is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slamen wants to free his trapped foot but Rios is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rios has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slamen is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen winds up and cracks Rios with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slamen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slamen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slamen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rios defending well though.
Rios is trying to stand back up but Slamen is controlling him
Slamen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slamen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slamen is looking for a kimura but Rios is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slamen to get the leverage.
Slamen working Rios over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slamen is looking to take a break and control but Rios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen had his way with Diego Rios in that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Slamen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Slamen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diego Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Slamen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Slamen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slamen shoots in and drives through. Rios sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Slamen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios misses with the combination.
Rios ducks under a wild hook from Slamen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slamen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
Rios is pulling down on Slamen's head. It's preventing any offense from Slamen, at least for the moment.
Rios being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Troy Slamen.
Rios throws a head kick but Slamen moves out of range.
Slamen shoots in but Rios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rios throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rios throws a right and a left that Slamen avoids nicely.
Slamen gets the takedown into side control.
Slamen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slamen trying to control the position but Rios is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Slamen tries for a kimura but Rios is defending well.
The ground and pound from Slamen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Slamen throwing strikes but Rios manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slamen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Slamen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slamen, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Slamen!
Troy Slamen retains his lightweight title!
Troy Slamen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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