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WOTLA 14 - HW Title #1 Cont. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Hexus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Hexus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hexus.
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hexus.
Hexus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hexus missing with a left hand there. Rackham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rackham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hexus misses with a looping left.
Hexus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
Hexus throws the left hand but Rackham avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Hexus both land. Nice combination.
Hexus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
Rackham closes the distance and pushes Hexus back into the cage.
Hexus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hexus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Rackham is working for takedown but Hexus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hexus is trying to break free.
Rackham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hexus after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Rackham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hexus stops a takedown attempt from Rackham.
Rackham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hexus up against the cage.
Rackham breaks the clinch.
Hexus misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hexus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hexus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hexus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rackham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rackham prevents Hexus from breaking the clinch.
Rackham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hexus is defending well for now.
Rackham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hexus is trying to drag Rackham to the mat but Rackham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rackham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hexus's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexus stops a takedown attempt from Rackham.
Hexus misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham slows down the pace here.
Hexus can't break the clinch.
Rackham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hexus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hexus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rackham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hexus is trying to break the clinch but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Rackham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hexus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hexus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hexus tries to circle away but Rackham has him pinned against the cage.
Hexus is trying to break the clinch but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Hexus can't break the clinch.
Hexus wants to break free but Rackham has control.
Hexus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rackham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hexus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rackham pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hexus throws out the jab.
Hexus throws a lazy uppercut
and Rackham counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hexus!
Rackham tries to control but Hexus wriggling away.
Rackham avoids the attempt from Hexus to control.
Rackham controlling from the full mount.
Hexus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hexus has worked his arm free - good work by Hexus!
Rackham wants to control but Hexus is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hexus taking a bit of punishment here - Rackham scoring with strikes.
Rackham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hexus is looking to reverse the position.
Hexus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rackham.
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 Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hexus swings widly with a right hand
and Rackham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hexus tries to break the clinch but Rackham is controlling the position.
Hexus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hexus has clasped his hands together around Rackham's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hexus cracks Rackham with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham tries to bench press Hexus off him but Hexus keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hexus working away.
Rackham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rackham tries to get out of the position.
Hexus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Rackham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hexus scores with punches from side control.
Hexus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rackham wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hexus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham gets back to half guard.
Rackham wants to improve his position but Hexus is controlling well.
Hexus moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Rackham.
Jack Rackham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hexus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rackham is trying to buck Hexus off.
Hexus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rackham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexus wants to pass to mount but Rackham is defending the position.
Rackham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hexus.
Hexus works his way into full mount!
Hexus avoids the attempt from Rackham to control.
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hexus on the ground.
Rackham is trying to escape the mount.
Rackham avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hexus.
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!
Hexus misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hexus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rackham gets back to half guard.
Hexus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rackham!
Hexus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rackham is now in Hexus's guard. A big mistake from Hexus there, giving up the dominant position!
Hexus keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hexus has a closed guard, preventing Rackham from standing up.
Rackham trying to control but Hexus is working from the bottom.
Rackham postures up in Hexus's guard and throws a big left but Hexus blocks it.
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hexus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham stands and steps away. Hexus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hexus looks to land a right hand but Rackham moved out of range.
Rackham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hexus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryu Hexus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hexus cracks Rackham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hexus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rackham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hexus.
Hexus misses the jab.
Rackham throws a body kick that misses.
Hexus swings widly with a right hand
and Rackham counters with a right hand to the body.
Rackham moves into range and clinches up with Hexus.
Hexus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham slips under a jab from Hexus.
Hexus throws a hook but Rackham avoids it easily.
Hexus misses with a hook
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hexus.
Rackham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham gets control of Hexus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rackham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing Hexus from controlling successfully.
Rackham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rackham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rackham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hexus tries to stall but Rackham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rackham prevents Hexus from breaking the clinch.
Rackham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hexus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rackham counter with a right hand.
Hexus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hexus throws an overhand right that lands on Rackham's shoulder, as Rackham tries to avoid the shot.
Hexus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexus keeps the fight on the outside.
Hexus throws an overhand right that lands on Rackham's shoulder, as Rackham tries to avoid the shot.
Rackham tries for a takedown but Hexus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hexus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rackham counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hexus is working for takedown but Rackham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hexus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hexus misses with some punches.
Rackham gets underhooks to prevent Hexus's takedown attempt.
Rackham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hexuss head.
Rackham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hexus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Rackham. That snapped Hexus's head back.
Rackham misses with a takedown attempt - Hexus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Rackham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rackham shoots in for a double leg but Hexus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexus throws a right hand that misses
and Rackham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rackham clinches up against the cage.
Hexus tries to break the clinch but Rackham is controlling the position.
Rackham jumps into guard, dragging Hexus to the mat.
Rackham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hexus throwing strikes from guard but Rackham blocks nicely.
Rackham pushes Hexus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hexus throws a right hand that misses
and Rackham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hexus throws an off balance right hand
and Rackham counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rackham is working for takedown but Hexus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rackham wants to take the fight to the mat but Hexus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rackham jumps guard and drags Hexus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rackham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hexus!
Rackham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rackham has control of Hexus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hexus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hexus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rackham.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rackham 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Rackham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuhiro Ishida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsuhiro Ishida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitsuhiro Ishida!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Ishida.
Ishida decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ishida looks to land a strike but Ivanov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ishida looking to pass the guard.
Ishida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishida cracks Ivanov with a solid left hand.
Ishida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ishida's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ishida trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Mitsuhiro Ishida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
Ishida drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishida throws an elbow that misses. Ivanov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ishida's guard. Nice move by Ivanov!
Ishida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ishida takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ishida looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ishida.
Ishida controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Ishida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ishida seems content to control.
Ivanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ishida.
Ishida is controlling the pace.
Ishida is keen to just control but Ivanov is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuhiro Ishida dominated that 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.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ishida counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ishida.
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Ishida tries to pass.
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet but Ishida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ivanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanov tries to get out of the position.
Ishida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanov's guard.
Ishida stalling away here and it's allowed Ivanov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitsuhiro Ishida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ishida looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ishida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ishida accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ishida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ishida trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitsuhiro Ishida was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ishida dives in and scores a takedown into Ivanov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishida pushing down on Ivanov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ishida trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Ishida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanov is looking to escape.
Ivanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ishida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ishida scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ishida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishida is looking for a kimura here.
Ishida passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishida looking to finish Ivanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ivanov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuhiro Ishida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ishida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ishida winds up and cracks Ivanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ishida tries to pass to full mount but Ivanov defends it.
Ishida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ishida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ishida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishida content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Ishida.
Ishida wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is defending well.
Ishida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ishida.
Ishida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ivanov's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishida takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ishida lands a nice short elbow.
Ishida trying to control from half guard but Ivanov is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ishida connects with a nice short shot to Ivanov's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishida seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sergey Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ivanov!
Ishida punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ivanov is rocked!
Ishida with shots to the head and body - Ivanov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Ivanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ishida has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ivanov's face.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ishida! Ivanov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mitsuhiro Ishida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sid Razor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Razor counters with an inside leg kick.
James blocks a head kick by Razor.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Razor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Razor throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Razor as James shoots in.
Sid Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razor defends it nicely.
Razor checks a low kick from James.
James fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That kick from Razor tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Razor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Razor.
Razor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Razor is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Razor.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Razor.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Razor pulls his leg out and moves away.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James looks gassed!
Razor rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Razor.
Razor is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Razor lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.
It looks like Rick James has been cut.
Razor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Razor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Razor is stalling here.
James is trying to drag Razor to the mat but Razor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Razor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Razor lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor lands an elbow inside.
Razor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Razor.
Razor gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Razor.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James dodges an elbow strike from Razor.
Razor lands a nice elbow.
Razor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James is rocked!
Razor scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James managing to block the knees to the body from Razor.
Razor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Razor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Razor clinches up against the cage.
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James has a closed guard, preventing Razor from standing up.
Razor got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Razor has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Razor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Sid Razor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A good leg kick by Razor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Razor.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Razor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James is breathing heavily.
James with a poor takedown
and Razor counters with a head kick.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Razor finish him?
Razor scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razor rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Razor lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
Razor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Razor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Razor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James letting Razor take a breather here.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Razor lands an elbow just above James 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Razor stalling against the cage.
Razor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Razor on the inside.
James is working for takedown but Razor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sid Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
Razor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Razor stalling.
Razor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Razor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Razor lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Razor.
Razor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Razor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Razor missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Razor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rick James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Razor takes the fight into the clinch.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James letting Razor take a breather here.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
James tries for a takedown but Razor manages to get underhooks.
James blocks the elbow strike.
Razor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Razor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Razor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Razor scores with a jab to the body.
Razor clinches up against the cage.
Razor stalling in the clinch.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
Razor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Razor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor throws an elbow that misses.
Razor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Razor gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
Sid Razor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Razor throws an elbow that misses.
Razor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Razor just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
Razor taking a breather.
Razor lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
Razor lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Razor.
Razor trying to land knees to the body.
Razor lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Razor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Razor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sid Razor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Razor lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Razor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Razor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Razor.
Razor can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Razor lands an elbow inside.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Razor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Razor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Razor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
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177 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Talon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz misses with a left hand
and Talon counters with an outside leg kick.
Talon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dela Cruz.
John Dela Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dela Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talon tries to clinch there but Dela Cruz circles away.
Dela Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talon throws a head kick but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz misses with a looping right.
Dela Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dela Cruz misses the jab.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dela Cruz throws a leg kick
and Talon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon rushes Dela Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dela Cruz is looking to control Talon's arms but Talon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dela Cruz has his back to the cage.
Talon scores with a knee to the head.
Talon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Talon lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Talon.
It looks like John Dela Cruz has been cut.
Talon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dela Cruz's face.
Talon lands a good knee to the midsection. Dela Cruz won't want to take too many of those.
Dela Cruz looks gassed!
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!
Talon lands a damaging elbow.
Talon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talon shoots in looking for a takedown but Dela Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dela Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talon throws a series of punches but Dela Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Dela Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talon fails with a takedown attempt.
Talon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dela Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Talon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Talon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dela Cruz's sensitive parts.
Talon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dela Cruz, pushing him back against the cage.
Talon leaning against his opponent.
Talon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dela Cruz tries to circle away but Talon has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Talon backwards.
Dela Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talon slowing the pace effectively.
Talon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Talon.
Knees to the body from Talon.
Talon scores a nice knee to the body.
Talon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Talon lands an elbow inside.
Talon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dela Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Talon.
Talon scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Talon blocks a body shot from Dela Cruz.
Talon lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Dela Cruz fails to land.
Talon scores with a shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talon lands a nice elbow.
Talon blocking some punches.
Talon lands an elbow just above Dela Cruz 's eye.
Dela Cruz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Talon.
Talon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dela Cruz's defenses.
Dela Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Talon breaks from the clinch.
Dela Cruz lands a really nice looking cross but Talon seems unphased.
John Dela Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dela Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talon counters with a head kick that drops Dela Cruz to the mat! Dela Cruz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dela Cruz is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talon counters with a low kick, right behind Dela Cruz 's knee.
Talon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talon is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Talon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Dela Cruz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Talon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Milo Talon is winning the standup battle so far.
Talon misses with a wild combination.
Talon misses with a few strikes there.
Dela Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Talon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dela Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talon manages to avoid it.
Dela Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Talon wants to control but Dela Cruz is keeping him busy.
Talon is working for a submission of some sort.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Talon control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Talon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dela Cruz can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dela Cruz pulls Talon in to control the position.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talon wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Milo Talon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dela Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Talon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Talon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Talon lands a nice knee to the body.
Dela Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Talon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dela Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Talon has double underhooks.
Talon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Cruz tries to break the clinch but Talon is controlling the position.
Talon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dela Cruz up against the cage.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talon has Dela Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Dela Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Talon stalls.
Dela Cruz tries to stall but Talon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dela Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dela Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talon's elbow.
Dela Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dela Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talon pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dela Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Talon.
Talon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Talon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dela Cruz throws out the jab.
Dela Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dela Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
and Talon counters with a head kick.
Dela Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Talon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Talon blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Talon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Dela Cruz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Dela Cruz misses.
Talon avoids the body shot from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Talon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Dela Cruz misses.
Dela Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talon moves away.
Dela Cruz misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Dela Cruz.
Talon lands with a kick to the temple. Dela Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from Dela Cruz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon wants to clinch.
Dela Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Talon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dela Cruz avoids the head kick by Talon.
Dela Cruz lunges at Talon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Talon's hand.
Talon moves out of range as Dela Cruz strikes.
Dela Cruz jabs at Talon's body.
Dela Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Talon counters with a big head kick but Dela Cruz shrugs it off.
Dela Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Talon finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dela Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Dela Cruz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dela Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Dela Cruz finds it's way through Talon's defenses.
Talon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dela Cruz is fending him off so far but Talon persists. Nope, Dela Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Dela Cruz misses with a left hand
and Talon counters with a head kick that drops Dela Cruz to the mat! Dela Cruz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Talon slips a jab and a cross from Dela Cruz.
Talon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dela Cruz misses with some punches.
Talon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talon lands a damaging elbow.
Talon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Talon keeps control of Dela Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Talon lands an elbow that stopped Dela Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Talon scores a nice knee to the body.
Talon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Talon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dela Cruz circles away.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Talon! Dela Cruz is out on his feet! Talon rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Dela Cruz is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Dela Cruz is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Talon!
Milo Talon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shalako Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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183 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
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26
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shalako Carlin!
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, Alexander Rua!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlin forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Carlin working Rua over with knees to the body.
Rua looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlin scores a nice knee to the body.
Carlin crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Carlin.
It looks like Alexander Rua has been cut.
Carlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carlin. Rua shrugs it off though.
Carlin takes the fight into the clinch.
Carlin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rua's defenses.
A knee to the head by Carlin.
Carlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlin moves into the clinch.
Carlin lands a knee to the body.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carlin prevents it.
Carlin crunches a lovely knee into Rua's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua is rocked!
Carlin drags the fight down to the ground.
Rua is still in real trouble! Can Carlin finish him?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua being controlled here momentarily.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shalako Carlin just wasn't active enough.
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Carlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua can't get the takedown.
Carlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carlin lands a good knee to the midsection. Rua won't want to take too many of those.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Alexander Rua's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face.
Carlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlin drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Carlin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Carlin connects with a knee to the head.
Carlin decides to pull guard.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin is adopting a defensive guard.
Carlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shalako Carlin just wasn't active enough.
Carlin forces Rua back against the cage and clinches.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shalako Carlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rua.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Carlin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carlin.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carlin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carlin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlin connects with a knee to the head.
Carlin tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlin has Rua pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Rua is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Carlin - that's hurt Rua badly! Oh, another knee lands and Rua is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Rua doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Shalako Carlin!
During a confident post fight interview, Shalako Carlin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Greey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dr Greey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greey misses with a straight left.
Greey misses with a head kick.
Hardin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardin fails to pull guard.
A short right from Greey on the inside.
Greey lands a nice shot to the body.
Greey stalls.
Hardin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greey smiles and moves away.
Greey instigates a clinch.
Greey lands with a right to the head.
Hardin is trying to break the clinch but Greey is controlling him.
Hardin looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hardin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greey is leaning against Hardin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin looking to slow down the pace here.
Greey scores with a shoulder strike.
Greey gets through Hardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardin tries a knee to the head but Greey blocks it.
Greey lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greey is leaning against Hardin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greey lands with a light punch inside.
Greey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greey manages to break the clinch.
Greey has closed the distance and engaged Hardin in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Greey.
Hardin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Hardin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardin is breathing heavily.
Greey looks to land a combination but Hardin avoids it well.
Hardin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Greey.
A right handed body shot lands from Greey.
The referee calls for Greey to work.
Greey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greey.
Greey is working Hardin over against the cage.
Greey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Greey.
Greey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greey breaks from the clinch.
Dr Greey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greey lands a nice shot that snaps Hardin's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Greey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardin is rocked!
Greey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hardin, pushing him back against the cage.
Greey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Greey.
Greey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greey lands a body punch.
Greey is leaning against Hardin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Greey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greey lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Greey.
Greey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greey.
Greey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Greey.
Greey lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Greey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greey scores with a nice strike.
Greey is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Hardin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Hardin from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Greey!
Dr Greey tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gomer Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn's entrance music is Don't Shoot Shotgun. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jacobs's choice of entrance music: Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting. Gomer Jacobs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommie Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomer Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunn. That's going to slow Jacobs down.
Jacobs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jacobs lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs has gone for a leg lock! Gunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gunn is defending well. Jacobs quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gunn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jacobs celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gomer Jacobs!
Our winner, Gomer Jacobs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Jyytti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vergil Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jyytti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mass Destruction (Reincarnation). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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238 lbs
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274 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jyrki Jyytti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vergil Rua!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua slips a straight right by Jyytti.
Jyytti lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Rua. No joy for Jyytti on that attempt.
Jyytti takes one to the side of the head.
Jyytti works Rua's body with a nice hook.
Rua misses with a hook.
Jyytti throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyytti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jyytti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jyytti thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
Jyytti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rua was covering up waiting for the punch and Jyytti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jyytti wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Jyytti stands up from Rua's guard - Jyytti perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jyytti.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Jyytti.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and Jyytti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jyytti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
Jyytti lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the cage and back into range.
Vergil Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jyytti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rua on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyytti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rua throws a right hand that Jyytti ducks under and follows up with a left that Jyytti also avoids with ease.
Rua stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrki Jyytti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jyytti.
Jyytti lands a left and a right that send Rua crashing to the mat, dazed. Jyytti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jyytti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rua but Rua pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rua slips under a jab from Jyytti.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyytti.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Jyytti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jyytti.
Jyytti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jyytti staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rua. That snapped Jyytti's head back.
Jyytti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jyytti clinches up with Rua and pushes him back against the cage.
Jyytti misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rua smiles and moves away.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jyytti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Jyytti misses.
Jyytti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jyytti circles away quickly and effectively.
Jyytti shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jyytti.
Rua lands the left hand.
Jyytti wants to clinch.
Rua is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jyytti.
It looks like Vergil Rua has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jyytti throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jyytti moves into the clinch.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Jyytti drags the fight down to the ground.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Jyytti's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jyytti is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
Jyytti looking for a guillotine here but Rua defends easily.
Rua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jyytti's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jyrki Jyytti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vergil Rua's cut.
That's time! Jyytti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyytti.
Jyytti slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Jyrki Jyytti is winning the standup battle so far.
Jyytti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rua sprawls well. Rua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jyytti gets slowly back to his feet.
Jyytti misses with a hook.
Rua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jyytti at a distance.
Jyrki Jyytti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jyytti tries to clinch up.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jyytti.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Jyytti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jyytti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jyytti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyytti tries to bum rush Rua with a series of wild strikes but Rua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Jyrki Jyytti has been cut.
Jyytti dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Jyytti's head and hops out.
Jyytti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jyytti misses with a two punch combination.
Jyytti lands a slapping body shot.
Jyytti looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Jyytti is just out of range.
Jyytti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jyytti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rua scrambles back to his feet.
Jyytti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jyytti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Jyytti.
Rua misses with a two punch combination.
Rua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti lands a jab-cross combination.
Jyrki Jyytti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jyytti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rua.
A jab from Rua misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jyytti.
Jyytti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Jyytti prevents Rua from escaping the position.
Jyytti is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua wants to get back to his feet but Jyytti drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rua avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jyytti.
Jyytti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jyrki Jyytti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jyytti stands up and beckons Rua to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyytti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jyytti lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jyytti here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jyytti manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rua scores with the left hand. Jyytti knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jyytti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jyytti with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vergil Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jyytti throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Jyytti's ribs.
Rua scores with a shot to the body.
Rua lands a big uppercut and Jyytti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jyytti looks OK. Rua waves Jyytti back to his feet!
Jyytti is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Rua has cracked Jyytti with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Rua lands another huge swinging hook and Jyytti tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jyytti, before Rua can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vergil Rua! Vergil Rua retains his heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Baxter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Baxter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timebmb is defended easily by Baxter.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baxter sprawls well. Baxter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timebmb gets slowly back to his feet.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukebox Timebmb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timebmb moves into the clinch.
Baxter is looking to control Timebmb's arms but Timebmb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baxter has his back to the cage.
Timebmb tries to pull guard but Baxter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Timebmb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baxter after a bit of a struggle.
Timebmb prevents a body shot from Baxter.
Timebmb lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baxter is looking to control Timebmb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baxter avoid being mounted?
Baxter gets full guard.
Timebmb won't allow Baxter to sweep him here.
Baxter keeping moving, preventing Timebmb from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Baxter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Baxter is trying to keep Timebmb in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Baxter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baxter.
Timebmb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baxter avoids it really well and circles away.
Timebmb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timebmb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Timebmb shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baxter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baxter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Timebmb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baxter tries to buck Timebmb off but Timebmb is having none of it.
Timebmb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter is working to avoid the ground and pound but Timebmb connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Baxter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baxter gets back to half guard.
Baxter is trying to get back to full guard.
Timebmb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Timebmb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baxter wants to get back to full guard.
Baxter trying to control here.
Timebmb works his way into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Timebmb cracks Baxter with a big right hand but Baxter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baxter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Timebmb throws a strike aimed at the side of Baxter's head but Baxter avoids it well.
Baxter is looking to reverse the position.
Timebmb trying to control the action but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Baxter struggling a bit here.
Timebmb is chipping away with strikes.
Timebmb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baxter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Timebmb working the body and head with strikes.
Baxter tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb tries to score with some ground and pound. Baxter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Timebmb tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Timebmb wants to control but Baxter is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timebmb cracks Baxter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baxter gets back to half guard.
Timebmb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baxter trying to control but Timebmb postures up.
Baxter tries to get to full guard but Timebmb has control of the leg.
Timebmb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baxter trying to control here.
Baxter wants to improve his position but Timebmb is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Timebmb drives through with a takedown into guard.
Timebmb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baxter is trying to control the position but Timebmb postures up.
Timebmb postures up and lands a big shot to Baxter's brow.
Timebmb landing some decent shots from guard.
Baxter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timebmb!
Timebmb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Timebmb is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Timebmb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb trying to keep a closed guard but Baxter is proving a slippery customer.
Baxter trying to control but Timebmb is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timebmb manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baxter manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter looking to control.
Timebmb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Timebmb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baxter's head.
Timebmb trying to control but Baxter is working from the bottom.
Timebmb looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Timebmb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baxter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timebmb is one step ahead there.
Baxter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baxter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Timebmb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jukebox Timebmb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timebmb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Timebmb throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timebmb!
Baxter looking to control but Timebmb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timebmb tries to lock up and control but Baxter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timebmb regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Timebmb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukebox Timebmb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Timebmb fails with a takedown attempt.
Baxter scoring well with a low kick there.
Baxter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baxter jabs Timebmb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baxter throws a good cross that connects.
Baxter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Timebmb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baxter's guard.
Baxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baxter 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timebmb is in close to Baxter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Timebmb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Timebmb working away.
Timebmb connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baxter some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baxter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Timebmb tries to get to full guard but Baxter has control of the leg.
Timebmb trying to hold on to Baxter's head to control him but Baxter postures up.
Baxter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ryan Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Baxter.
Baxter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timebmb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timebmb trying to keep a closed guard but Baxter is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Baxter was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baxter throws a shot from downtown. Timebmb moves away and avoids it.
Baxter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Timebmb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baxter on his heels. He'll look to pass Baxter's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter works his way into side control.
Timebmb is looking to regain half guard here but Baxter keeps moving and retains side control.
Baxter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timebmb keeps working.
Jukebox Timebmb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Timebmb is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timebmb keeping control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baxter not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Baxter.
I think Timebmb 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukebox Timebmb!
A victorious Jukebox Timebmb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Santucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon has chosen puff the magic dragon as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Santucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Dragon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon is looking to slow Santucho down with leg kicks.
Santucho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dragon counters with a good low kick that Santucho was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragon.
Dragon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santucho to the mat! Santucho manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dragon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dragon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santucho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragon wants to pass the guard but Santucho is keeping the position.
Dragon is looking to work some ground and pound but Santucho has wrist control.
Dragon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dragon is pushing down on Santucho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santucho is fighting to maintain full guard but Dragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dragon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santucho manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santucho keeping moving, preventing Dragon from controlling successfully.
Santucho 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.
Santucho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dragon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dragon pushes down on Santucho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santucho is trying to get back to full guard.
Santucho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon passes Santucho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Santucho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragon on the ground.
Dragon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dragon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santucho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dragon with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Pablo Santucho has been cut.
Santucho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santucho tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santucho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dragon landing strikes from the mount and Santucho is in trouble!
Dragon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Santucho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pablo Santucho's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santucho working to try and regain half guard.
Dragon has hold of Santucho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Santucho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santucho is in a horrible position here. Dragon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jeez, Pablo Santucho's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pablo Santucho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Don Dragon!
Don Dragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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