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GFC 51: Pol vs Allen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Aldrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldrin has chosen Next Episode - Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog e Nate Dogg as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Aldrin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldrin throws a big shot that misses.
Perez looks to throw the jab but Aldrin is out of range.
Aldrin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Perez.
A combination from Aldrin does no damage.
Aldrin fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aldrin looks to land a combination but Perez avoids it well.
Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Aldrin misses.
Aldrin misses with a double jab.
Aldrin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldrin misses the shot to the body.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Aldrin.
Aldrin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldrin.
Aldrin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldrin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Aldrin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldrin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aldrin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aldrin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aldrin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Aldrin's defenses.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Aldrin misses with a two punch combination.
Aldrin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez misses with a double jab.
Perez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perez moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Aldrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez scores with a jab.
Aldrin moves forwards but Perez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aldrin is looking to land body kicks.
Aldrin throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
No joy there for Aldrin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldrin slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Aldrin throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Aldrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Aldrin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richard Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez blocks a low kick nicely.
Perez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldrin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez thuds a left hand into Aldrin's body.
Aldrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perez throws a shot to the body.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldrin off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Aldrin does no damage.
Perez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aldrin momentarily.
Aldrin misses with a two punch combination.
Aldrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldrin throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick.
Aldrin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez lands with a shot to the body.
Aldrin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aldrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldrin tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldrin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Perezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perez looks to land a combination. Aldrin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aldrin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aldrin on the side of the head.
Aldrin misses the shot to the body.
Aldrin tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez throws a one two combo.
Perez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aldrin throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldrin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aldrin throws a combination that misses
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Aldrin backs away looking to recover.
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 Richard Perez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldrin.
Aldrin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aldrin doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldrin slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez checks the leg kick.
Richard Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
Perez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perez throws an overhand right that lands on Aldrin's shoulder, as Aldrin tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick.
Perez lunges at Aldrin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aldrin's hand.
Aldrin slips under a jab from Perez.
Aldrin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perez thows a body shot but no joy.
Aldrin misses with a looping right.
Aldrin lands an overhand right.
Perez moves out of range as Aldrin throws a body kick.
Aldrin slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Richard Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldrin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldrin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perez missing with a left hand there. Aldrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Perez misses.
Aldrin misses with a straight right.
A combination from Aldrin does no damage.
Aldrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick.
Perez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perez.
Perez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldrin's hands.
A lazy left from Perez finds it's target.
Aldrin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aldrin looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez with a nice cross.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aldrin misses with a low kick.
Aldrin throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looks like Perez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin throws a one two combo.
It looks like Richard Perez has been cut.
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!
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldrin manages to avoid it.
Perez throws a body punch but Aldrin moves out of range.
Donk. Perez catches Aldrin right on the button with a cross.
Aldrin misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez connects with a right hand. Aldrin shakes it off.
Aldrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldrin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Perez finds it's target.
Aldrin throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez lands with a right hand.
Aldrin throws a body punch but Perez moves out of range.
Aldrin throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Aldrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldrin is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perez checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Perez duly obliges.
Aldrin tries to move into range but Perez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Perez lands.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Aldrin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldrin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aldrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
Perez scores with a shot to the body.
Aldrin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldrin throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldrin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez misses with an uppercut. Aldrin saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez drops his hands momentarily and Aldrin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aldrin backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perez misses the shot to the body.
Perez misses with a body shot.
Aldrin motions for Perez to come forward. Aldrin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aldrin fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
Aldrin scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldrin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez throws a right hand that Aldrin ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldrin also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perez lands with a cross.
Aldrin avoids the body shot from Perez.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldrin manages to avoid it.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldrin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Perez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Perez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aldrin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Aldrin does no damage.
Aldrin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Aldrin throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Aldrin looks to land a right hand but Perez moved out of range.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldrin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez lands a really nice looking cross but Aldrin seems unphased.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldrin off the cage and back into range.
Nice body punch from Perez.
A jab lands there for Aldrin.
Perez scores with a decent looking hook.
Aldrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldrin throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez connects with a body shot that sends Aldrin's belly button to the back.
Aldrin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aldrin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perez.
Nice jab there from Perez.
Perez throws a right and a left that Aldrin avoids nicely.
Perez throws out a loose jab but Aldrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Perez does it's job there.
Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Perez looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldrin is just out of range.
Perez scores with a one two! Aldrin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldrin.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perez throws a hook but Aldrin blocks it.
Aldrin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Perez throws a body punch but Aldrin moves out of range.
Perez lands with a nice combination. Aldrin backs away looking to recover.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldrin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Aldrin lands a jab to the head.
Aldrin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldrin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldrin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldrin ducks right into an uppercut from Perez.
Aldrin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez digs a good body shot into Aldrin's ribs.
Aldrin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldrin misses with a head kick.
Aldrin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aldrin throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot.
Perez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aldrin under the eye.
Perez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aldrin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldrin tries to bum rush Perez with a series of wild strikes but Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perez blocks a head kick by Aldrin.
Perez throws a shot to the body.
Aldrin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldrin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perez lands a lovely overhand right.
Aldrin looks to land a body kick but Perez moved away.
Perez lands a nice looking body shot.
Perez lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldrin off the cage and back into range.
Aldrin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aldrin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aldrin scrambles back to his feet.
Aldrin slips under a jab from Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldrin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perez moves out of range as Aldrin throws a body kick.
Good work by Perez as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Perez. That snapped Aldrin's head back.
Aldrin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Perez lands a right hook to the body.
Aldrin walks into a straight right hand from Perez.
Aldrin just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Perez finds it's way through Aldrin's defenses.
Aldrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Aldrin.
Perez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldrin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldrin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Aldrin does no damage.
Robert Aldrin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldrin in his tracks.
Perez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Perez!
After the fight, Richard Perez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orion Contras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Contras!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid thows a body shot but no joy.
Contras looks to land a combination. The Kid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Contras does it's job there.
Orion Contras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contras blocks a head kick by The Kid.
Contras lands a nice shot that snaps The Kid's head back.
The Kid looks to land a right hand but Contras moved out of range.
Contras lands a big right hand that sends The Kid crashing to the mat! Contras stays standing though and waves The Kid back to his feet!
The Kid is rocked!
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 Kid wants to slow Contras down by chopping away at his legs.
Oh The Kid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Contras drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of The Kid's head, knocking him out cold! Contras is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orion Contras!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Banner (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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Banner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big right from Banner misses.
Randy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones works Banner's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Banner throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Banner is controlling him.
Jones is trying to push Banner away but Banner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banner trying to control but Jones postures up.
Banner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Banner won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randy Jones just wasn't active enough.
Jones tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Banner.
It looks like Randy Jones has been cut.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Jones cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Banner looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses the jab.
Jesse Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Banner.
Jones throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Banner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner connects with a jab.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Banner throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Banner misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jesse Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner takes one on the button.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banner counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
A left lands for Banner.
Banner lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jones out cold! Jones is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse Banner!
An out of breath Jesse Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sauvi Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauvi Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel tries for a takedown but Bean sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bean tries to land a front kick but Diesel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bean misses with a head kick.
Bean misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bean wants to clinch
and Diesel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bean's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diesel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Bean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diesel tries to stand but Bean is controlling from the bottom.
Bean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel prevents Bean from getting back to his feet.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trey Diesel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Diesel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bean tries to avoid it but Diesel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bean to the ground. Bean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel shoots in and gets a takedown into Bean's guard.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trey Diesel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Diesel dives in for a single leg takedown but Bean sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sauvi Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Diesel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking to stand back up but Bean counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diesel.
Diesel is pressing down on Bean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bean is breathing heavily.
Diesel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bean defends it easily.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Bean postures up.
Bean trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bean has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diesel is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean postures up in Diesel's guard and throws a big left but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel has his foot on Bean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bean works his way back into a safe position though.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bean prevents Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Diesel has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bean should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diesel has tightened it up now! Bean should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trey Diesel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duhrover kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doggystyle. 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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182 lbs
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181 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Duhrover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Myers!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duhrover takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Duhrover. Beautiful body shot.
Myers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duhrover darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Duhrover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duhrover thows a huge punch but Myers dodges it nicely.
Duhrover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duhrover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Myers keeping control of the position.
Duhrover prevents Myers from improving his position.
Myers wants to control the action here but instead Duhrover manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duhrover putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Duhrover working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Martin Myers has been cut.
We've been hearing good reports from Duhrover's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Duhrover lands a big elbow.
Duhrover with the ground and pound from mount.
Myers is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover avoids the attempt from Myers to control.
Myers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Myers trying to control here.
Duhrover lands with a punch from half guard.
Myers wants to improve his position but Duhrover is controlling well.
Duhrover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head.
Duhrover working Myers over with strikes.
Duhrover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Duhrover is looking for a kimura here.
Duhrover missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duhrover trying to pass the guard but Myers defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duhrover wants to free his trapped foot but Myers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duhrover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head.
Duhrover is looking to advance position but Myers won't allow it.
Myers tries to roll over but Duhrover keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duhrover is working for a kimura but Myers is defending it quite comfortably.
Duhrover lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers wants to control but Duhrover is keeping busy.
Myers actively working from the bottom here.
Myers is looking to improve his position.
Duhrover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Myers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duhrover is keen to just control but Myers is a slippery customer.
Myers is looking for a sweep. Duhrover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duhrover is thwarting Myers's attempts to control the position.
Duhrover 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.
Duhrover working over Myers with some ground and pound. Myers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Myers is trying to maintain the position but Duhrover is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duhrover lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers is trying to control but can't.
Myers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duhrover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Myers keeps working.
Myers is trying to get back to full guard.
Duhrover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duhrover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers tries to roll over but Duhrover keeps him under control.
Duhrover works his way into full mount!
Myers is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Myers that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That has opened up Martin Myers's cut even more.
Duhrover is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Myers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Duhrover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Myers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duhrover tries to land knees in the clinch but Myers avoids the damage to the body.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Duhrover.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duhrover.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers is trying to force a seperation but Duhrover has the dominant position.
Myers missing with knees to the body.
Duhrover lands with a right to the head.
Duhrover tries for a takedown. No joy.
Myers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duhrover.
Duhrover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Myers.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myers misses with the head strike.
Duhrover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duhrover blocks an elbow strike.
Duhrover misses with a punch to the body.
Duhrover slows down the pace here.
Duhrover gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Duhrover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Duhrover.
Duhrover blocking some punches.
Myers misses with a knee strike.
Duhrover just leaning against Myers, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duhrover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Duhrover slips the punch.
Duhrover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Myers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martin Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duhrover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duhrover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Myers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duhrover.
Myers manages to get to full guard.
Myers has control of Duhrover's left arm, preventing Duhrover from doing any damage.
Myers controls Duhrover momentarily but Duhrover frees himself.
Myers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myers trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Duhrover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Myers.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duhrover.
Duhrover swings for the body but Myers moves out of range.
Duhrover thows a body shot but no joy.
Duhrover ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers cracks Duhrover with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers digs a good hook to Duhrover's body.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duhrover.
Duhrover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martin Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers lands with a cross.
Duhrover is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
Duhrover goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Duhrover tries to clinch there but Myers circles away.
Duhrover misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myers.
Duhrover darts in trying to clinch
and Myers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duhrover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Myers.
Myers throws a wild body kick that Duhrover sees coming a mile off.
Duhrover moves out of range as Myers strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duhrover moves away.
Myers takes one to the side of the head.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duhrover clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Myers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Martin Myers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Duhrover closes the distance and clinches.
Duhrover is looking for a takedown.
Duhrover blocks an uppercut.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
Duhrover blocks an uppercut.
Duhrover will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Myers up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duhrover.
Duhrover will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Myers up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Myers misses with some punches.
Duhrover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover blocks an uppercut.
Myers misses with a punch on the inside.
Duhrover tries to work over Myers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duhrover tries for a takedown. No joy.
Myers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myers misses with a body punch.
Myers swings wildly with an uppercut but Duhrover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Myers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Myers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myers has a couple of punches blocked by Duhrover.
Myers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duhrover blocks it with crossed arms.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Duhrover controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Duhrover.
Duhrover gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Myers wants to control but Duhrover is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Myers.
Duhrover chips away with some ground and pound.
Myers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duhrover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duhrover wants to control from the top but Myers keeps moving.
Duhrover throwing strikes but missing.
Duhrover trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers looking for a sweep. Not yet Myers, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duhrover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duhrover chips away with some ground and pound.
Duhrover wants to pass the guard but Myers is keeping the position.
Duhrover scoring with some ground and pound.
Duhrover trying to control but Myers is working from the bottom.
Duhrover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myers wants to sweep here but Duhrover controlling him for the moment.
Duhrover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duhrover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myers is keeping the position for now.
Myers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers looking for a sweep. Not yet Myers, not yet.
Myers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duhrover.
Myers working for a triangle but Duhrover defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duhrover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duhrover landing some decent shots from guard.
Myers is trying to keep Duhrover in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duhrover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Myers is trying to control the position but Duhrover postures up.
Duhrover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers controls Duhrover momentarily but Duhrover frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Duhrover showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duhrover has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Duhrover!
Ben Duhrover 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Earl DuBois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Jesus is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earl DuBois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by DuBois. Beautiful body shot.
Jesus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DuBois looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jesus misses with a hook. DuBois ducked under it nicely.
Jesus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DuBois sneaks back into half guard.
Jesus is looking for a kimura here.
DuBois is looking to improve his position.
Jesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DuBois doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jesus.
DuBois is controlling Jesus's trapped leg to prevent Jesus from advancing to side control.
Jesus throwing shots but DuBois is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DuBois doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jesus.
Jesus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jesus is looking to take a break and control but DuBois is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DuBois tries to roll over but Jesus keeps him under control.
Jesus is looking to take a break and control but DuBois is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DuBois trying to control here.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but DuBois keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuBois wants to sweep but Jesus has passed to side control!
Jesus trying to control the position but DuBois is working away.
DuBois gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DuBois is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DuBois moves into full guard.
DuBois looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jesus is one step ahead there.
Jesus with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
DuBois trying to keep a closed guard but Jesus is proving a slippery customer.
DuBois looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jesus wants to control from the top but DuBois keeps moving.
Jesus throws a big right hand that misses.
DuBois looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
DuBois trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DuBois has his hands on Jesus's head, controlling the position.
DuBois has an active guard here but Jesus has managed to pass into half guard.
Jesus moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus tries for a kimura but DuBois is defending well.
DuBois struggling a bit here.
Jesus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jesus trying to control the action but DuBois is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesus working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DuBois is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Jesus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DuBois dives in and scores a takedown into Jesus's guard.
Jesus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but DuBois is defending well. Jesus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! DuBois has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jesus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Jesus!
Jose Jesus made sure to mention his sponsor, Fight Night Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smiths has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smiths!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smiths quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goldman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goldman thows a huge punch but Smiths dodges it nicely.
Goldman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goldman prevents Smiths from improving his position.
Smiths's coaches at Gym Elite Transition and Escape have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Smiths looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldman winds up and cracks Smiths with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldman wants to pass to mount but Smiths is defending the position.
Goldman is nestled in close to Smiths, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldman is nestled in close to Smiths, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goldman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Goldman there.
Goldman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smiths with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smiths is just riding it out for now. Goldman eventually gives up the hold.
Smiths looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smiths has hold of Goldman's hands but Goldman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smiths on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smiths wants to get back to his feet.
Goldman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smiths punching from the bottom.
Smiths trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smiths is rocked!
Goldman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smiths is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jason Goldman!
An out of breath Jason Goldman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - Side 2 Side. Langley has chosen inner ninja - Classified ft David Myles as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Langley!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Langley is controlling him.
Langley throwing strikes but missing.
Langley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Langley has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Langley throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Langley is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Langley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langley trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Langley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Langley controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ian Langley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Langley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Langley.
Jackson cracks Langley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Langley.
Langley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Langley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Langley is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson is trying to control Langley's posture but Langley avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Langley trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Langley in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Langley is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is not content to let Langley control the position.
Langley scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
Langley landing strikes.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Langley connects with a decent elbow.
Langley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Langley keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Langley is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Langley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Langley in his half guard.
Langley throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Langley pulls his head out easily.
Langley winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Langley wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Langley is controlling well.
Langley is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Langley wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Langley has control of the leg.
Langley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Langley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Langley is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Langley is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Langley 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.
Langley prevents Jackson from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langley trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Langley is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Langley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Langley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Langley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Langley is one step ahead there.
Langley throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson is trying to keep Langley in close.
Langley with a nice head shot there.
Langley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson is trying to keep Langley in close.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Langley connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Langley from controlling successfully.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Langley manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ian Langley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Langley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Langley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Langley 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.
Langley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Langley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Langley working a defensive guard but Jackson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Langley is letting Jackson control him for a moment.
Langley wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Langley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Langley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Langley trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langley is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Langley stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ian Langley.
Langley closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Langley pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Langley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Langley.
Langley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Langley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Langley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Langley is breathing heavily.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Langley working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Langley won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Langley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Langley wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson has his foot on Langley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langley works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson has his foot on Langley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langley cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Langley postures up.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Langley stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Langley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Langley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson tries to buck Langley off but Langley is having none of it.
Langley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Langley lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Langley lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is keen to just control but Langley is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Langley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Langley dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Langley from controlling successfully.
Langley stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Langley lands a couple of elbows.
Langley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Langley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langley wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Langley preventing the sweep.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Langley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson has his foot on Langley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Langley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Langley defends well.
Langley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Langley postures up.
Langley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Langley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Langley has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Langley reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Langley taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyrone Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Pol is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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22
165 lbs
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22
168 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Pol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Allen!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Allen defending well as Pol loads up on a big left hand.
Allen dives in and grabs Pol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pol pushes down on Allen's head and hops out.
Allen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pol, as that shot connected.
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pol throws a chopping leg kick but Allen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pol manages to avoid it.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Allen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pol lands a body shot.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pol.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pol.
Pol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pol feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Pol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Pol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pol. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen lands with a cross.
Pol connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Pol.
Van Pol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pol throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Pol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Pol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Pol fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pol.
Pol throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Pol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pol motions for Allen to come forward. Pol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pol.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Pol.
Van Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Allen.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Pol counters with a thumping low kick.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Pol's shoulder, as Pol tries to avoid the shot.
Pol scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Pol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pol is looking to clinch.
Pol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pol.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pol lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Pol controls the position for a moment.
Pol is trying to control Allen's posture but Allen avoids it.
Allen in side control, throwing shots but Pol defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pol is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Pol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Pol misses its intended target.
Pol tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pol manages to avoid it.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown but Pol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Allen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Pol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pol.
Pol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Pol throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Pol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Pol has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pol moves out of range of the strikes.
Pol throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Pol counters with a head kick. That will keep Allen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Van Pol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen moves out of range of the leg kick from Pol.
Pol looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Pol makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pol.
Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Pol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Allen.
Pol misses with the head strike.
Pol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Allen looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Pol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Pol tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Pol back against the cage.
Pol misses with a body punch.
Allen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pol blocks an uppercut.
Pol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allens head.
Pol tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pol swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Pol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pol throws a head punch that misses.
Pol tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pol throws a head kick that half lands.
Pol goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pol misses with a head kick.
Pol slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen looks for a takedown but Pol sprawls well.
Pol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pol throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Pol throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
Pol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Pol counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pol looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Van Pol is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Pol misses
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Pol counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Allen.
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Allen's knee momentarily.
Pol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Pol connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Pol dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pol lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen avoiding damage.
Allen tries to stall but Pol uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Pol fails to land.
Pol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Pol scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.
Pol misses with some punches.
Pol throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Pol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen blocking some punches.
Pol misses with some punches.
Pol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Allen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Allen.
A short left from Pol.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pol can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen slowing the pace effectively.
Allen wants a takedown.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pol's elbow.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Allen misses.
Pol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pol, right into the meat.
A head kick from Pol lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Pol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Pol.
Pol connects with an inside leg kick.
Pol closes the distance but Allen moves to the side
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allen defending well as Pol loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab by Allen.
Pol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Pol connects with a high kick.
Pol swings widly with a right hand
and Allen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pol looking for a sweep. Not yet Pol, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Pol's brow.
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen distracts Pol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen is working Pol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pol pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pol is keeping the position for now.
Pol keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allen postures up and lands a big shot to Pol's brow.
Pol looking for a sweep. Not yet Pol, not yet.
Pol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pol has his hands on Allen's head, controlling the position.
Pol is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Van Pol did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pol throws a low kick but Allen moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Pol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Pol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Pol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Allen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Allen throws a hook but Pol blocks it.
Pol misses with a head kick.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen checks a low kick from Pol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pol is trying to work for a sweep but Allen has mounted him!
Pol can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Allen avoids the attempt from Pol to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Allen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Allen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol gets back to half guard.
Allen works his way into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Allen in side control, throwing shots but Pol defends.
Trent Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allen misses with the ground and pound.
Pol on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Allen grinds an elbow into Pol's temple.
Allen looking to control but instead Pol has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pol trying to control from the bottom.
Allen thows a huge punch but Pol dodges it nicely.
Pol is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard.
Pol tries to roll over but Allen keeps him under control.
Allen content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen slips a nice elbow through Pol's hands, connecting with Pol's forehead.
Pol avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allen.
Pol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Allen is working away from the top position though.
Allen looks to land a strike but Pol avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen distracts Pol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Allen dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pol throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pol wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Pol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pol wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pol stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pol is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Pol motions for Allen to come forward. Pol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Pol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Pol looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pol.
Pol throws a leg kick but Allen moved away.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Pol.
Pol throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Pol throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
Nice shot by Pol.
Allen misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pol is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen sizes up Pol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Allen is out of range and Pol settles back down.
A head kick misses from Pol.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pol, right into the meat.
Pol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trent Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pol scores with a decent looking hook.
Pol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Pol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Pol defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pol throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pol counters with a low kick, right behind Allen 's knee.
Pol throws a leg kick but Allen moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Allen checks a leg kick.
Pol connects with a solid leg kick.
Allen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pol feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Pol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pol scoring well with a low kick there.
Pol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Good leg kick by Pol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Pol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick from Pol lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Pol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pol moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pol connects with a nice looking jab.
Pol throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Pol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pol 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 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Pol!
Van Pol retains his lightweight title!
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