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CCF Midweek Mayhem 64 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feodore Sabre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodore Sabre!
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, Brett Kirk!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk throws a right and a left that Sabre avoids nicely.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
A big left from Sabre misses.
Kirk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sabre avoids it really well and circles away.
Kirk throws a series of punches but Sabre avoids them all with ease.
Sabre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirk.
Kirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabre.
Sabre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirk misses with a hook. Sabre ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kirk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kirk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kirk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kirk working the ground and pound but Sabre is defending the strikes.
Sabre is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Kirk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre wants to control but Kirk postures up.
Sabre is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kirk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sabre is avoiding damage well.
Kirk working the ground and pound.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sabre on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabre keeps working.
Kirk tries to advance to mount but Sabre instead regains half guard.
Kirk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sabre defending well though.
Sabre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kirk.
Kirk won't allow Sabre to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is fighting to break Sabre's control of his arms but Sabre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sabre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Sabre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Kirk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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!
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sabre prevents Kirk from getting the reversal.
Sabre lands a big elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is squirming around, avoiding Sabre's attempts to control the action.
Kirk is looking to get to half guard.
Sabre landing strikes from the mount and Kirk is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirk regains half guard.
Sabre drops an elbow to the side of Kirk's head.
Kirk trying to control but Sabre postures up.
Sabre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk trying to hold on to Sabre's head to control him but Sabre postures up.
Kirk tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk taking some punishment here, with Sabre in his half guard.
Kirk wants to control but Sabre is keeping busy.
Kirk gets full guard.
Sabre working some strikes from top position.
Sabre won't allow Kirk to sweep him here.
Sabre trying to control but Kirk is working from the bottom.
Kirk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sabre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sabre controlling from the top position.
Kirk keeping full guard, as Sabre tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Kirk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sabre.
Kirk shoots in and bounces Sabre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
Sabre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirk's guard.
Kirk wants to stand and escape but Sabre is having none of it.
Kirk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabre manages to get himself to full guard.
Sabre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kirk trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brett Kirk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sabre has control of Kirk's left arm, preventing Kirk from doing any damage.
Kirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirk works over Sabre with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirk trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Sabre has wrist control.
Sabre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sabre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirk lands a couple of digs.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Sabre wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre looking to control.
Kirk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirk lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
Sabre looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabre, not yet.
Sabre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kirk taking some punishment here, with Sabre in his half guard.
Sabre is trying to control. Kirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirk wants to control but Sabre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sabre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sabre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kirk!
Kirk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kirk tries to hold on but Sabre postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre breaks from Kirk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Sabre.
Sabre 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.
Kirk is trying desperately to improve position.
Kirk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kirk prevents Sabre from getting back to his feet.
Sabre tries to strike from the bottom.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sabre pulls Kirk in to control the position.
Kirk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sabre's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sabre is pulling down on Kirk's head to control his posture.
Kirk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirk is one step ahead there.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabre is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brett Kirk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kirk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sabre's guard.
Sabre managing to control the position.
Sabre is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up.
Sabre pulls Kirk in close to prevent any damage.
Kirk looking to pass the guard.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabre 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 Feodore Sabre.
Kirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabre circles away quickly and effectively.
Sabre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirk.
Sabre walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kirk scores with the left hand. Sabre knows he should have avoided that one.
Sabre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kirk was covering up waiting for the punch and Sabre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sabre stopping the sweep attempt from Kirk.
Sabre working some strikes from top position.
Kirk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sabre passes Kirk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kirk trying to control from the bottom.
Kirk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kirk has one foot on Sabre's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabre tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brett Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sabre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirk is fending him off so far but Sabre persists. Nope, Kirk circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirk lands a glancing blow to the side of Sabre's head.
Kirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirk looks to land a combination but Sabre avoids it well.
Sabre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirk pinned against the cage. Kirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Sabre moves away and avoids it.
Kirk tries to sprawl but Sabre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sabre is looking to take a break and control but Kirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sabre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kirk missing with punches from the bottom.
Sabre prevents Kirk from improving his position.
Sabre wants to control but Kirk is keeping him busy.
Kirk kicks off Sabre and gets to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kirk as Sabre shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodore Sabre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sabre enables Kirk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sabre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
Kirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirk is fighting to break Sabre's control of his arms but Sabre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sabre wants to sweep here but Kirk controlling him for the moment.
Sabre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sabre wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brett Kirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kirk in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Kirk really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kirk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk throws a big elbow that misses.
Sabre pulls Kirk in close to prevent any damage.
Kirk slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabre is refusing to be controlled, as Kirk sits in half guard.
Sabre desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
Sabre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
Sabre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kirk!
Kirk tries to hold on but Sabre pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sabre landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kirk is looking to get to half guard.
Kirk tries to lock up and control but Sabre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kirk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sabre looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kirk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sabre scoring with strikes but Kirk is staying in there.
Kirk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sabre landing strikes from the mount and Kirk is in trouble!
Sabre with a couple of short strikes.
Kirk is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sabre scoring with strikes but Kirk is staying in there.
Kirk is rocked!
Sabre controlling the position easily from mount.
Kirk is still in real trouble! Can Sabre finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is looking to get to half guard.
Sabre looking for a guillotine from mount but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sabre is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kirk is surviving well by controlling Sabre's body position as best he can.
Sabre looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kirk covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feodore Sabre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bracks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolo Pup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pup's choice of entrance music: Stone Cold. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bracks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolo Pup!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pup throws a nice looking combination but Bracks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pup fails with a takedown attempt.
Pup fails with the takedown
and Bracks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pup tries for a takedown but Bracks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobby Bracks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolo Pup.
Bracks moves into the clinch successfully.
Bracks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rolo Pup has been cut.
Bracks has clasped his hands together around Pup's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pup looks winded!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bracks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pup to his feet.
Pup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Bracks counter with a right hand.
Pup has his takedown stuffed
and Bracks counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Pup has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Bracks!
Bobby Bracks 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palmer Ward!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones is working an open guard so Ward takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones looks for a takedown but Ward sprawls well.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Ward.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones wants to clinch.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
Ward scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Palmer Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward looks winded!
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!
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ward is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ward works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Jones is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ward is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ward working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Ward uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Ward!
Ward wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones controls Ward momentarily but Ward frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ward working away.
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 Jason Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Ward saw that one coming.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Ward manages to retain guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Ward is keeping the position.
Ward uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Ward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ward to regain full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ward is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ward!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ward sprawls well. Ward wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ward on his heels. He'll look to pass Ward's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Ward kicks Jones off and gets to his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones postures up in Ward's guard and throws a big left but Ward blocks it.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Ward is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones throws a strike but Ward rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ward still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ward has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ward decides to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Ward is now in Jones's guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ward has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ward manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones stops Ward from standing up.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Ward looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
Jason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Ward.
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones tries to advance to mount but Ward denies him.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones advances to full mount.
Ward is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Ward manages to avoid easily.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Ward is blocking nicely.
Ward is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ward has worked his arm free - good work by Ward!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward regains half guard, as Jones was trying to land strikes.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ward won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is looking to stall here but Ward recovers full guard.
Jones trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ward looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ward looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ward!
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ward decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Ward keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Jones had his way with Palmer Ward in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones scores with a takedown into Ward's guard.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ward is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Ward wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ward uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Ward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones has Ward pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ward tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Ward's guard.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ward manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ward on his heels. He'll look to pass Ward's guard now, I'm sure.
Ward wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ward's head.
Ward is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones working Ward over with strikes.
Jason Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Jones stalling.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Ward to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jason Jones!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jason Jones!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jason Jones!
Jason Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cezary Cezary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Womack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cezary Cezary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Womack!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cezary drives through with a takedown into guard.
Womack looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cezary sitting in guard here, content to control.
Womack wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Womack being controlled here, momentarily.
Womack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Womack trying to keep a closed guard but Cezary is proving a slippery customer.
Cezary is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Womack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cezary.
Cezary works the jab nicely.
Womack takes one to the side of the head.
Cezary wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cezary jabs Womack right on the nose. Womack blinks but takes it well.
Womack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cezary keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cezary lands a head shot.
Cezary looks to throw the jab but Womack is out of range.
Cezary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cezary connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Womack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cezary lands a nice hook to Womack's body. Womack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cezary tests Womack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cezary slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tommy Womack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cezary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cezary connects with a right hand. Womack shakes it off.
Cezary lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cezary with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cezary throws a shot to the body.
Womack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cezary counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cezary shoots in and bounces Womack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cezary is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Womack wants to stand and escape but Cezary is having none of it.
Cezary engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cezary Cezary wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cezary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Womack is rocked!
Cezary fakes the body blow, causing Womack to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Womack goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cezary Cezary!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Best Around By Joe Esposito. Shane Winslow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Winslow which made him look bad.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winslow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander clinches.
Winslow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alexander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sean Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Alexander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winslow as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alexander!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Winslow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winslow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winslow throws a strike aimed at the side of Alexander's head but Alexander avoids it well.
Winslow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winslow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Winslow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alexander is trying to control Winslow's posture but Winslow avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winslow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexander is pushing Winslow's head away, looking to escape. Winslow manages to hold on to the position though.
Winslow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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!
Alexander shoots in but Winslow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander scores with a head kick. Winslow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alexander will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander throws a right hand that Winslow ducks under and follows up with a left that Winslow also avoids with ease.
Winslow has a takedown stuffed.
Winslow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Winslow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winslow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alexander to the ground. Winslow is now in Alexander's guard.
Winslow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Winslow wanted to stand there but Alexander had control of the position.
Alexander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow.
Winslow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow 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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winslow throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winslow wanted to stand there but Alexander had control of the position.
Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winslow is aware though and is defending well.
Winslow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Winslow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winslow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winslow is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Winslow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Winslow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winslow leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexander enables Winslow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexander manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Winslow trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Winslow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alexander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winslow has managed to get both his arms back between Alexander's legs - danger averted.
Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winslow is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Winslow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winslow landing a few strikes.
Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.
Winslow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winslow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winslow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Winslow trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Winslow working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow working the ground and pound but Alexander is defending the strikes.
Winslow decides to stand back up. Winslow steps back and let's Alexander get back to his feet.
Alexander swinging wildly here.
Winslow has a takedown stuffed.
Sean Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Horrible takedown by Winslow or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexander which made him look bad.
Winslow keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Winslow tries to buck Alexander off but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander stands up and beckons Winslow to his feet.
Winslow dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Winslow's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Winslow moves out of range.
Winslow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winslow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Winslow was covering up waiting for the punch and Alexander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander has gone for a leg lock! Winslow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alexander's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Winslow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alexander misses with a takedown
and Winslow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Alexander's guard now.
Alexander has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winslow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Winslow from controlling successfully.
Winslow is stalling in the full guard.
Winslow landing with the ground and pound.
Winslow throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Winslow gets to his feet. Alexander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Winslow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winslow cracks Alexander with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Sean Alexander has been cut.
Winslow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Alexander counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winslow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winslow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alexander, into his guard.
Winslow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow chips away with some ground and pound.
Winslow drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Winslow off! Winslow jumps back into Alexander's guard.
Winslow postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Winslow stops Alexander from standing up.
Winslow pushing down on Alexander's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alexander tries to roll over but Winslow keeps him under control.
Alexander is not content to let Winslow control the position.
Winslow trying to pass the guard but Alexander defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winslow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard.
Winslow is working for a kimura but Alexander is defending it quite comfortably.
Winslow stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winslow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Winslow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Winslow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander regains half guard.
Winslow trying to control from half guard but Alexander 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. Winslow connects with a nice short shot to Alexander's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winslow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Winslow pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Winslow really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Winslow throws an overhand right that lands on Alexander's shoulder, as Alexander tries to avoid the shot.
Winslow closes the distance and clinches up with Alexander, looking for a takedown. Winslow pushes Alexander against the cage but Alexander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Winslow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alexander pinned against the cage. Alexander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sean Alexander is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winslow defends it nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Winslow dives in and grabs Alexander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes down on Winslow's head and hops out.
Sean Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alexander but Alexander pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Alexander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winslow dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winslow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winslow looking to score a takedown here. Alexander is defending well but Winslow drives through and ends up in Alexander's guard.
Shane Winslow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winslow connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winslow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Winslow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Alexander stuffs the takedown attempt from Winslow. Winslow gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winslow.
Winslow slips a jab and a cross from Alexander.
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Winslow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Winslow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Winslow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winslow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander scores with a leg kick.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winslow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winslow tries for a takedown but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexander throws a nice looking combination but Winslow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winslow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alexander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winslow shoots in and gets a takedown into Alexander's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Winslow dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Winslow looking to score a takedown here. Alexander is defending well but Winslow drives through and ends up in Alexander's guard.
Alexander kicks Winslow off and gets to his feet.
Winslow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winslow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winslow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Alexander leaves Winslow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winslow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Winslow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Winslow prevents Alexander from escaping the position.
Winslow working the ground and pound.
Alexander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Winslow taking a breather here.
Winslow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Winslow cracks Alexander with a big right hand but Alexander just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Winslow is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well.
Alexander parries the strikes from Winslow easily there. Winslow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alexander to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Alexander tries to buck Winslow off but Winslow is having none of it.
Alexander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alexander tries to bench press Winslow off him but Winslow keeps the position.
Alexander is working to avoid the ground and pound but Winslow connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Winslow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Winslow trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom.
Winslow lands a few punches from side control.
Alexander is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Winslow wants to control but Alexander is keeping him busy.
Winslow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alexander to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is not content to let Winslow control the position.
Winslow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexander some visible discomfort.
Winslow is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Winslow trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Winslow lands a few punches from side control.
Alexander struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow cracks Alexander with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Winslow trying to control the position but Alexander is working away.
Alexander is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Winslow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Winslow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winslow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sean Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winslow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winslow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexander has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Winslow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winslow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Shane Winslow!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shane Winslow!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Shane Winslow!
Shane Winslow wins by unanimous decision!
Shane Winslow took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What do you say about that? I'm no longer an easy fight, now I kick everybody's ass, and watch up you're maybe next!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel BloodWing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel BloodWing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
BloodWing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitney backwards.
BloodWing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pitney wants to break free but BloodWing has control.
BloodWing breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pitney.
Pitney avoids a punch combination nicely.
BloodWing throws a head kick but Pitney moves out of range.
Pitney tries to keep at a distance but BloodWing has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitney stalling against the cage.
BloodWing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pitney has him pressed against the cage.
BloodWing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitney throws a right and a left that both miss.
BloodWing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BloodWing is looking to advance position but Pitney won't allow it.
BloodWing working over Pitney with some ground and pound. Pitney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitney is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitney is trying to stand.
BloodWing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pitney defending well though.
BloodWing trying to mount his opponent but Pitney defends it.
BloodWing trying to advance position but Pitney counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BloodWing looking to pass the guard.
BloodWing won't allow Pitney to sweep him here.
BloodWing passes Pitney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
BloodWing stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pitney tries to move into range but BloodWing moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BloodWing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pitney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney prevents a body shot from BloodWing.
BloodWing trying to land knees to the body.
BloodWing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pitney throws an elbow that misses.
Pitney drops down looking for an ankle pick but BloodWing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pitney moves into the clinch.
BloodWing lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pitney wants a takedown but no success here.
BloodWing breaks from the clinch.
Pitney walks into a stiff left hand from BloodWing.
Pitney is rocked!
BloodWing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pitney looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitney blocks a head kick by BloodWing.
BloodWing lands with a right and another and another! Pitney is in big trouble! BloodWing lands again and this time it's lights out for Pitney! A quality knockout there for BloodWing.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angel BloodWing!
An out of breath and clearly excited Angel BloodWing thanked Prestige Nutrition (160!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Light Diode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Light Diode!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Diode.
Cheshire closes the distance but Diode moves to the side
and Diode counters with a leg kick.
Diode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cheshire avoids it really well and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Diode misses.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diode fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cheshire checks it well.
Cheshire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cheshire blocks a head kick by Diode.
Cheshire tries to clinch up
and Diode counters with a low kick, right behind Cheshire 's knee.
Cheshire pushes Diode up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheshire misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire wants a takedown but no success here.
Diode is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diode misses with a punch on the inside.
Diode is looking to control Cheshire's arms but Cheshire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diode has his back to the cage.
Diode misses with the head strike.
Cheshire blocks an uppercut.
Diode on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diode makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diode lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diode tries to pull guard but Cheshire won't allow it.
Diode manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diode is trying to force a seperation but Cheshire has the dominant position.
Diode can't get the takedown.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode gets through Cheshire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cheshire throws a head punch that misses.
Cheshire blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diode changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheshire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheshire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cheshire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheshire looking to slow down the pace here.
Diode is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheshire is keeping busy.
Diode tries to pull guard but Cheshire holds him up against the cage and eventually Diode drops back down to his feet.
Cheshire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cheshire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diode gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheshire stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire scores with a shoulder strike.
Diode lands an uppercut.
Diode throws a head punch that misses.
Diode is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cheshire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cheshire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diode lands a left hand.
Diode tries for a takedown but Cheshire manages to get underhooks.
Diode swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheshire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diode avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Cheshire lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diode manages to break the clinch.
Diode throws a leg kick but Cheshire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diode throws a low kick but Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Diode scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Cheshire misses with a body kick.
Cheshire misses with a leg kick
and Diode counters with a head kick. That will keep Cheshire thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diode shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diode swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diode throws a sloppy head kick and Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Light Diode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diode tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cheshire is able to avoid easily.
Cheshire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diode, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diode is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheshire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diode.
Diode fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cheshire tries to land a front kick but Diode steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Diode circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire checks a low kick from Diode.
Cheshire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cheshire blocks a jab.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Diode circles away.
Diode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheshire moves to clinch but Diode breaks away
and Diode counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diode keeps the fight on the outside.
Diode circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diode drives through with a takedown into Cheshire's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Diode landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode trying to control but Cheshire is working from the bottom.
Cheshire looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheshire, not yet.
Diode postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diode works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diode sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheshire defending well though.
Diode prevents Cheshire from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheshire regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diode sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diode wants to control from the top but Cheshire keeps moving.
Cheshire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diode.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheshire has wrist control.
Cheshire wants to sweep but no luck.
Cheshire keeping moving, preventing Diode from controlling successfully.
Cheshire controls Diode momentarily but Diode frees himself.
Cheshire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diode trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diode has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Light Diode wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diode counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheshire closes the distance and pushes Diode back into the cage.
Diode lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheshire backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cheshire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diode's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Diode.
Cheshire'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.
Diode misses with a punch to the body.
Diode goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheshire prevents it.
Diode prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Diode.
Cheshire blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diode misses with the head strike.
Diode looking to slow down the pace here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheshire digs a right hand underneath Diode's ribcage. Diode let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheshire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Light Diode seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diode blocks the elbow strike.
Cheshire misses with an elbow strike.
Cheshire trying to control the position but instead, Diode has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheshire into the cage.
Diode misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cheshire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diode after a bit of a struggle.
Diode goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diode is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheshire is keeping busy.
Cheshire misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Light Diode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diode fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cheshire.
Diode throws a sloppy head kick and Cheshire moves out of range easily.
Diode misses with a head kick.
Diode fails to land the takedown.
Cheshire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diode misses with a low kick.
Cheshire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diode wants to land a leg kick but Cheshire is out of range.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Diode pushes him off.
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Diode is having none of it.
Diode throws the left hand but Cheshire avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cheshire checks a leg kick.
Diode looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cheshire ducks under a wild hook from Diode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diode throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Light Diode seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheshire.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diode on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Diode. No joy for Cheshire on that attempt.
Diode throws a nice looking combination but Cheshire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Diode pushes him off.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Diode moves out of range.
Diode keeps the fight on the outside.
Diode swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheshire.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as Cheshire blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cheshire clinches up against the cage.
Diode is pressed up against the cage. Cheshire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diode down to the mat. Diode avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Diode.
Diode tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cheshire is able to avoid easily.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Diode circles away.
Diode scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cheshire in his tracks.
Diode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cheshire's waist but Cheshire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diode off to one side.
Cheshire blocks a jab.
Cheshire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diode was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheshire.
Diode lands a jab to the nose.
Diode lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diode dives in and grabs Cheshire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheshire pushes down on Diode's head and hops out.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Diode moves out of range.
Cheshire blocks a jab.
Diode attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cheshire throws a body kick that misses.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Diode circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diode paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diode misses with a takedown attempt - Cheshire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cheshire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diode counters with a head kick.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Diode circles away.
Cheshire leaves Diode with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire tries to clinch up
and Diode makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cheshire is looking to clinch.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diode paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diode manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire moves into range and clinches up with Diode.
Diode misses with some punches.
Diode blocks an elbow strike.
Diode drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheshire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diode tries a low kick but Cheshire avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diode takes a swing at Cheshire's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Diode as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Benji Cheshire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Diode pushes him off.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Diode moves out of range.
Diode circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diode counters with a leg kick.
Diode tried to score with a low kick but Cheshire checks it.
Diode takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diode throws a leg kick but Cheshire checks it.
Cheshire clinches with his opponent.
Cheshire works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cheshire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cheshire trying to control but Diode is working from the bottom.
Benji Cheshire has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Diode scores with a takedown into Cheshire's guard.
Diode throws a strike but Cheshire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diode is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire passes into half guard.
Diode actively working from the bottom here.
Cheshire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cheshire is trying to control the action in half guard but Diode is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cheshire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode is positioning himself well to prevent Cheshire advancing to mount.
Cheshire is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Diode circles away and keeps his distance.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
Diode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheshire cracks Diode with a good jab.
Diode throws a lazy head kick
and Cheshire counters with a nice body kick.
Diode is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Diode circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diode paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diode pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire needs to keep his hands up - Diode had a free shot at his head there.
Cheshire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diode takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cheshire wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheshire manages to avoid it.
Cheshire moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Cheshire had his way with Light Diode in 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. This is the final round!
Diode throws a leg kick but Cheshire moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Diode is avoiding it.
Cheshire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cheshire wants to clinch but Diode slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cheshire takes a swing at Diode's ribcage but misses.
Cheshire looks for the body kick but Diode saw that one coming.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Diode is having none of it.
Cheshire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diode shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cheshire eats them both and turns towards Diode to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cheshire blocks a head kick by Diode.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch but Diode swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire wants to clinch but Diode slips to the side
and Diode counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheshire is looking to clinch but Diode is avoiding it.
Diode avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diode misses with a head kick.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diode darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diode misses the shot to the body.
Cheshire tries to clinch up.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diode paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Diode misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cheshire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diode misses with a leg kick
and Cheshire counters with a nice body kick.
Diode is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode misses with a low kick.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diode swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diode scores with a jab to the head.
Cheshire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diode tries to avoid it but Cheshire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diode to the ground. Diode escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Diode lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diode shoots in for a double leg but Cheshire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benji Cheshire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Diode misses with a left hand
enabling Cheshire to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheshire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diode.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheshire landing knees to the body.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside that Diode shrugs off.
It looks like Light Diode has been cut.
Cheshire comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diode lands an uppercut.
Cheshire crunches a lovely knee into Diode's ribcage.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diode is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cheshire.
Cheshire stalls.
Cheshire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
Diode taking a breather.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Come on Cheshire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diode is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheshire is keeping busy.
Diode escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire doesn't manage to clinch there - Diode circles away.
Diode throws a head kick that misses
and Cheshire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diode's guard.
Cheshire content to stall in guard here.
Cheshire is looking to work some ground and pound but Diode has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diode keeping moving, preventing Cheshire from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diode escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cheshire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Cheshire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cheshire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Light Diode!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Light Diode!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Benji Cheshire!
Light Diode wins by split decision!
In his post fight interview, Light Diode 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patricio Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Armin van Buuren - Sail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boston Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patricio Tavares's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patricio Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Tavares is retaining full guard.
Tavares manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tavares controlling his opponent.
Tavares is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tavares tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Tavares avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones stops Tavares from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to hold on but Tavares postures up.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Tavares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Tavares is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tavares working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tavares has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tavares is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tavares stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavares wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones wants to sweep here but Tavares controlling him for the moment.
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tavares is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patricio Tavares wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones checks a low kick from Tavares.
Tavares tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Tavares.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patricio Tavares will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones checks a low kick from Tavares.
Tavares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Tavares misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares is breathing heavily.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Tavares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Tavares avoids the head kick by Jones.
Tavares tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Tavares is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tavares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares which made him look bad.
Tavares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Tavares didn't expect that.
Jones trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tavares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tavares working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Tavares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Tavares's temple.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Tavares tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Tavares wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones works his way into side control.
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!
Jones lands an elbow.
Tavares tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tavares lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tavares moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Tavares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Patricio Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a combination that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tavares regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tavares has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Boston Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tavares pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tavares connects with a body shot.
Tavares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tavares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Tavares.
Jones shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Tavares throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares wants to control but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares gets back to half guard.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tavares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tavares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones prevents Tavares from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Tavares is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tavares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tavares knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Patricio Tavares just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tavares.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Tavares.
Tavares looking to stall.
Tavares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tavares with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tavares uses from the top position.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tavares!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tavares is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jones tries to control but Tavares wriggling away.
Tavares is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to control but Tavares wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Tavares is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tavares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tavares is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tavares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tavares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tavares is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavares is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Tavares's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tavares.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boston Jones had his way with Patricio Tavares in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones blocks a head kick by Tavares.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Tavares.
Tavares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tavares but Tavares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Tavares throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Tavares scores with a knee to the head.
Tavares is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tavares tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boston Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavares using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tavares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones jumps guard but Tavares stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Tavares is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Tavares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tavares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tavares's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Tavares has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Tavares controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Tavares working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Tavares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tavares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Tavares's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tavares has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boston Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Boston Jones!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Boston Jones!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Boston Jones!
Boston Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ten Sixteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Von Richtoffen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Richtoffen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Green Fields of France . 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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178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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159 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ten Sixteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manfred Von Richtoffen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richtoffen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Von Richtoffen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Richtoffen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sixteen is fending him off so far but Von Richtoffen persists. Nope, Sixteen circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Richtoffen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sixteen was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Richtoffen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sixteen trying to control the position.
Sixteen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sixteen wants to get back to his feet.
Sixteen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Richtoffen gets back to full guard.
Von Richtoffen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixteen defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richtoffen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sixteen is one step ahead there.
Sixteen tries to stand but Von Richtoffen is controlling from the bottom.
Von Richtoffen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sixteen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Von Richtoffen is proving hard to escape from.
Von Richtoffen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sixteen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Von Richtoffen.
Von Richtoffen regains half guard.
Von Richtoffen trying to control but Sixteen postures up.
Sixteen wants to stand but Von Richtoffen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Richtoffen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sixteen wants to stand up but Von Richtoffen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Von Richtoffen punching from the bottom.
Von Richtoffen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Richtoffen missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richtoffen is looking to improve his position.
Von Richtoffen striking from half guard on the bottom.
Von Richtoffen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sixteen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sixteen's back!
I really don't envy Sixteen right now.
Von Richtoffen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sixteen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sixteen for a finish.
Von Richtoffen is landing with strikes from the back.
Sixteen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Von Richtoffen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sixteen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Von Richtoffen's guard. Nice work there by Sixteen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richtoffen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Richtoffen scores with a nice shot.
Von Richtoffen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sixteen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Von Richtoffen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sixteen wants to stand but Von Richtoffen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Richtoffen looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Richtoffen, not yet.
Von Richtoffen has a closed guard, preventing Sixteen from standing up.
Von Richtoffen working for a triangle but Sixteen defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sixteen wants to stand but Von Richtoffen is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred Von Richtoffen dominated that round.
That's time! Sixteen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Von Richtoffen misses with a takedown
and Von Richtoffen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Richtoffen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sixteen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Richtoffen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Richtoffen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Sixteen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sixteen tries to buck Von Richtoffen off but Von Richtoffen is having none of it.
Sixteen is working hard here to advance position.
Sixteen is trying to control Von Richtoffen's posture but Von Richtoffen avoids it.
Von Richtoffen trying to control the action but Sixteen is working from the bottom.
Sixteen is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richtoffen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Von Richtoffen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Von Richtoffen with the ground and pound but Sixteen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sixteen tries to roll over but Von Richtoffen keeps him under control.
Von Richtoffen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixteen sees it coming and defends easily.
Von Richtoffen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sixteen is trying to maintain the position but Von Richtoffen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen wants to improve his position but Von Richtoffen is controlling well.
Von Richtoffen lands strikes from half guard.
Von Richtoffen is working for a kimura but Sixteen is defending it quite comfortably.
Sixteen actively working from the bottom here.
Von Richtoffen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sixteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richtoffen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Richtoffen throwing shots but Sixteen is blocking nicely.
Sixteen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sixteen keeping full guard, as Von Richtoffen tries to pass.
Von Richtoffen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sixteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Richtoffen defends well.
Sixteen working for a triangle but Von Richtoffen defends it easily.
Sixteen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixteen has his hands on Von Richtoffen's head, controlling the position.
Sixteen controls Von Richtoffen momentarily but Von Richtoffen frees himself.
Sixteen 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.
Von Richtoffen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sixteen has his foot on Von Richtoffen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Richtoffen works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Richtoffen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sixteen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Richtoffen has managed to get both his arms back between Sixteen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Richtoffen throwing strikes from guard but Sixteen blocks nicely.
Sixteen wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Ten Sixteen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Von Richtoffen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sixteen which made him look bad.
Von Richtoffen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sixteen defends it nicely.
Von Richtoffen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Richtoffen fails to land the takedown.
Ten Sixteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manfred Von Richtoffen.
Sixteen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Richtoffen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sixteen scores with a shot to the body.
Von Richtoffen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Richtoffen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sixteen throws a sloppy head kick and Von Richtoffen moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sixteen.
Von Richtoffen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sixteen is fending him off so far but Von Richtoffen persists. Nope, Sixteen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richtoffen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left lands for Sixteen.
Ten Sixteen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sixteen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Richtoffen's head backwards.
Sixteen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Richtoffen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sixteen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sixteen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Richtoffen.
Sixteen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Richtoffen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sixteen lands a nice shot to the body.
Ten Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen cracks a nice hook into Von Richtoffen's ribs.
Sixteen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manfred Von Richtoffen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Richtoffen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sixteen. Sixteen obviously looking to wear him down.
Sixteen lands a left and a right that send Von Richtoffen crashing to the mat, dazed. Sixteen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Von Richtoffen is rocked!
Von Richtoffen switches off momentarily and Sixteen cracks him with a monster right hand! Von Richtoffen topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sixteen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sixteen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ten Sixteen!
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