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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Potatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esoj Aicrag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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260 lbs
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218 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Potatos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esoj Aicrag!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aicrag darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aicrag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aicrag scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aicrag working the head and body with strikes.
Potatos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aicrag lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aicrag blocks the strikes from Potatos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potatos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Aicrag lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aicrag winds up and cracks Potatos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aicrag drops an elbow to the side of Potatos's head.
Aicrag 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.
Aicrag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potatos taking some punishment here, with Aicrag in his half guard.
Aicrag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Potatos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aicrag is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nice strikes from Aicrag there.
Aicrag 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.
Aicrag working over Potatos with some ground and pound. Potatos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aicrag drops an elbow to the side of Potatos's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aicrag lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Potatos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Potatos lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Potatos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aicrag lands a couple of digs.
Aicrag throws a big right hand that misses.
Potatos has momentary wrist control but Aicrag slips an elbow through the middle.
Potatos is rocked!
Aicrag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Potatos's head.
Oh Potatos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aicrag is working Potatos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aicrag slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aicrag cracks Potatos with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Aicrag immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Potatos is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Aicrag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esoj Aicrag!
During a confident post fight interview, Esoj Aicrag thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buffy Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ROCK THE NIGHT. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buffy Slayer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane throws a lazy right hand but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane shoots in for a double leg but Slayer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crane throws a poor cross that misses
and Slayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slayer being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crane misses with a body shot
so Slayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Crane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slayer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Slayer is retaining full guard.
Slayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crane controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ichabod Crane wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Crane shoots for a takedown but Slayer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Crane. That snapped Slayer's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Crane misses the jab.
Crane misses with a body shot
and Slayer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Crane's guard now.
Crane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slayer wants to get up but he can't break Crane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffy Slayer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Crane moves to clinch but Slayer breaks away
and Slayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crane has Slayer pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard.
Slayer is looking to stand up but Crane isn't so interested in that idea.
Crane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ichabod Crane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crane catches Slayer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Crane or perhaps it was just good defense by Slayer which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buffy Slayer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
A big right from Crane misses.
Crane misses with a lunging right hand
and Slayer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crane's guard.
Slayer tries to stand but Crane is controlling from the bottom.
Crane wants to improve his position but instead Slayer has moved into half guard.
Crane wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've been hearing good reports from Crane'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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Buffy Slayer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Crane cracks Slayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slayer takes one on the button.
Crane tries for a takedown but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Slayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane misses with a left hand
and Slayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slayer is thwarting Crane's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slayer takes one on the button.
Crane throws an off balance right hand
and Slayer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to sweep but instead, Slayer has passed into half guard.
Crane trying to control but Slayer postures up.
Buffy Slayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crane has a hand on Slayer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Slayer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Crane is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slayer wants to get back to his feet but Crane is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffy Slayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crane misses with a right hand
and Slayer counters with a shoot takedown. Crane fights it but they end up in guard.
Slayer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crane is proving hard to escape from.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Buffy Slayer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Crane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crane wants to improve his position but Slayer is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Slayer wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Crane uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Slayer being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Buffy Slayer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Slayer moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slayer defends it nicely.
Crane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crane working aggressively here.
Crane has a couple of punches blocked by Slayer.
Slayer wants the takedown. Crane is fighting it off but Slayer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Crane's guard against the cage.
Slayer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crane is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Buffy Slayer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Crane is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crane. Slayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crane tries to clinch but Slayer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crane connects with a jab.
Crane looks for a takedown but Slayer sprawls well.
A jab from Crane misses.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slayer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane wants to clinch up but Slayer keeps it at a distance.
Slayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crane.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crane misses with an uppercut
so Slayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ichabod Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buffy Slayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slayer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buffy Slayer!
In his post fight interview, Buffy Slayer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner has chosen Volbeat - Mary Ann's Place as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
223 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Stenner!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riordan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stenner counters with a head kick.
Riordan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riordan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riordan lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stenner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riordan.
Riordan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riordan throwing strikes but missing.
Riordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenner has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riordan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riordan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riordan connects with a couple of short punches.
Riordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Riordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenner has wrist control.
Riordan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riordan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stenner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riordan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan pushing down on Stenner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stenner looks winded!
Riordan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stenner to regain full guard.
Riordan working some strikes from top position.
Stenner is rocked!
Riordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenner is still in real trouble! Can Riordan finish him?
Stenner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stenner seems to have recovered his senses.
Riordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riordan cracks Stenner with a solid left hand.
Riordan postures up in Stenner's guard and throws a big left but Stenner blocks it.
Stenner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riordan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riordan throws a big elbow that misses.
Stenner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan postures up in Stenner's guard and throws a big left but Stenner blocks it.
Stenner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riordan.
Riordan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riordan lands a couple of elbows.
Stenner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riordan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riordan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riordan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riordan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stenner's head.
Riordan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stenner covers up, he's hurt! Riordan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Riordan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Riordan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Riordan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chew Bacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Luc Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacca's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 3rd world!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Picard's choice of entrance music: The Picard Song. Chew Bacca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chew Bacca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Luc Picard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picard wants to clinch up but Bacca keeps it at a distance.
Picard lands with a right hand.
Bacca swings away with a body shot that misses
and Picard moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bacca throws an elbow but misses.
Bacca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Picard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bacca to keep the fight standing.
Picard jumps into guard, dragging Bacca to the mat.
Picard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bacca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bacca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bacca is looking to work some ground and pound but Picard has wrist control.
Picard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bacca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Picard working for a triangle but Bacca defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bacca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacca trying to control the position from guard on top but Picard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bacca throwing strikes from guard but Picard blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bacca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bacca advances position into side control!
Picard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Picard controls the position for a moment.
Bacca goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Picard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bacca's guard! Nice work there by Picard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picard is looking to work some ground and pound but Bacca has wrist control.
Picard is working Bacca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bacca trying to keep a closed guard but Picard is proving a slippery customer.
Picard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bacca manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Picard has Bacca in his guard.
Picard pulls Bacca in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bacca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Picard is pulling down on Bacca's head to control his posture.
Picard has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bacca doesn't defend quickly enough and Picard has managed to lock this one up! Can Bacca escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Picard on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jean Luc Picard!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ares Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Schwaty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Schwaty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ares Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Schwaty!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwaty shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schwaty tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Schwaty!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schwaty tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Schwaty wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwaty can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez takes a little break here. Schwaty wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sanchez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ares Sanchez just wasn't active enough.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schwaty - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schwaty. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwaty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ares Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Schwaty.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez shoots in but Schwaty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schwaty fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sanchez to the ground. Schwaty is now in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schwaty's guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schwaty 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schwaty for as long as he can get away with.
Schwaty is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Schwaty tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sanchez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez stops Schwaty from standing up.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We're going to have a standup here because Ares Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schwaty shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schwaty looks winded!
Sanchez passes Schwaty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Schwaty won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schwaty dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sanchez wants a takedown but no success here.
Schwaty stalling.
Sanchez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schwaty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schwaty tightens his grip and picks Sanchez up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanchez manages to land in guard.
Sanchez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schwaty has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to drag Schwaty to the mat but Schwaty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez trying to stall but Schwaty improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez has been working on his balance at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Schwaty.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Schwaty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schwaty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schwaty misses with a head shot. Sanchez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Schwaty has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sanchez is proving hard to escape from.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Schwaty from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwaty throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schwaty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Schwaty looking to control.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwaty is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwaty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Schwaty with a lazy takedown attempt
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez stays in close to Schwaty's body and controls the position.
Sanchez stops Schwaty from standing up.
Schwaty is breathing heavily.
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!
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schwaty wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ares Sanchez just wasn't active enough.
Sanchez leaves Schwaty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schwaty looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwaty is letting Sanchez control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Sanchez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Schwaty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanchez as he avoids it easily.
Schwaty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schwaty won't be happy with that.
Sanchez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Schwaty's shoulder. That is not cool.
Schwaty is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schwaty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ares Sanchez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown into Schwaty's guard.
Sanchez passes Schwaty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Schwaty says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanchez works his way into side control.
Sanchez taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ares Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schwaty tries for a takedown but Sanchez circles away easily
and Sanchez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ares Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Schwaty.
Sanchez is pressing down on Schwaty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schwaty is holding on for now.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Schwaty to control.
Sanchez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schwaty can do to turn this around?
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schwaty blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jetrone Lagoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagoc comes to the cage accompanied by Before I Forget. Ceasar Morgan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jetrone Lagoc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceasar Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lagoc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jetrone Lagoc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Lagoc lands with a nice combination. Morgan backs away looking to recover.
Lagoc throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Good exchange - Lagoc coming out on top.
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lagoc lands a right hand from hell, dropping Morgan. Lagoc pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jetrone Lagoc!
Jetrone Lagoc retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jetrone Lagoc thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KoRn En Vivo Mtv. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Escobar counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Jacobs didn't see that one coming.
Jacobs with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a body kick that stops Jacobs in his tracks momentarily.
A cross from Escobar lands.
Escobar scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Tim Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Jacobs.
Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacobs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Escobar.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Escobar counters with a crisp right that sends Jacobs to the canvas! Escobar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar retains his bantamweight title!
Pablo Escobar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tim Jacobs had this to say: 'You didn't beat me, I let you win. You could never beat me.'.
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