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CONFLICT LXXVII on PPV (NY) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lamb of God - Descending. Volk Kruth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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157 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Furious George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Volk Kruth!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George tries to counter with a takedown but Kruth is quick to defend against it.
George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruth.
George attempts a counter takedown but Kruth avoids it well and moves away.
Kruth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck George on the side of the head.
Kruth throws a right and a left that George avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Kruth.
Kruth takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from George.
Kruth throws a head kick that misses.
George thuds a left hand into Kruth's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
George swinging wildly here.
Kruth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from George with a body shot.
Kruth misses with a hook.
Kruth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kruth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruth misses with a combination
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
George gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruth counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
George cracks Kruth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruth tries to sprawl but George drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kruth.
George throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
George 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but George is one step ahead there.
Kruth keeps trying to improve his position.
George trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
George is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kruth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
George looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kruth!
Kruth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from George'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.
Kruth is not content to let George control the position.
George is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruth defends it well.
George seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Kruth has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in George's guard.
George controls Kruth momentarily but Kruth frees himself.
Kruth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on George, up you get!
Kruth throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
Kruth wants to land a leg kick but George is out of range.
Volk Kruth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed George momentarily.
George gets cracked there but stands up to it.
George misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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 Furious George will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruth thumps George with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kruth.
George connects with the punch.
Kruth misses the shot to the body.
Volk Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George dives in and grabs Kruth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruth pushes down on George's head and hops out.
Kruth misses with a low kick.
Volk Kruth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruth throws a leg kick but George checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and George has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from George and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
George stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruth.
George pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kruth back to the cage. George follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George walks into a left hand.
Kruth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George lands with a nice body punch.
Furious George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from George.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
Kruth tries to work over George's front leg with a kick but George checks it.
George scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
George pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kruth back to the cage. George follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
George avoids the head kick by Kruth.
Nice straight punches there by George. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of George.
George takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
George lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches George on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Kruth as he connects with a hook.
George rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
George connects with a nice looking jab.
George shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruth sprawls well. He's pushed George's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruth throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
George half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kruth fakes the leg kick and cracks George in the body.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furious George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
George attempts a counter takedown but Kruth avoids it well and moves away.
George fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
George tries to bum rush Kruth with a series of wild strikes but Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. George darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
A combination from Kruth does no damage.
George feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruth misses with a double jab.
Kruth throws a lazy uppercut
and George counters with a series of strikes. Kruth will be more careful next time no doubt.
George avoids the head kick by Kruth.
George attempts a counter takedown but Kruth avoids it well and moves away.
George scores with a nice right hand.
George moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruth.
George fails with a takedown attempt.
George is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruth as he connects with a hook.
Kruth throws a hook but George avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George throws a jab when Kruth was well out of range.
Kruth is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick from Kruth is predictable there
and George counters with a series of strikes. Kruth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
George on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
George uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruth.
George on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruth. Kruth obviously looking to wear him down.
George throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kruth's waist but Kruth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing George off to one side.
Kruth misses with a head kick.
George lunges at Kruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruth's hand.
Kruth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from George finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruth's head.
Kruth throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kruth misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruth motions for George to come forward. Kruth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Furious George will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Good shot there by George.
Kruth is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
George is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruth bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! George comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kruth falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kruth was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Furious George!
An out of breath Furious George 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jonhson (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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200 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Jonhson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jonhson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grundy takes a step back to recover.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grundy.
Jonhson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grundy counters with a good low kick that Jonhson was not able to check.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
Grundy dodges the punch combination from Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a lazy right hand but Grundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body punch from Jonhson.
Jonhson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jonhson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grundy tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonhson moves out of range as Grundy throws a body kick.
Grundy connects with an inside leg kick.
Grundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jonhson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grundy is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson loads up on a big right hand but Grundy slips the punch.
Jonhson misses with a body shot.
Grundy moves in looking to clinch but Jonhson pushes him off.
Jonhson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grundy throws out the jab.
Jonhson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jonhson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Jonhson.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonhson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonhson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jonhson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jonhson throws a body punch but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jonhson moves out of range of the body kick from Grundy.
Grundy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy avoids the body shot from Jonhson.
Grundy looks to throw the jab but Jonhson is out of range.
Grundy blocks a head kick by Jonhson.
Grundy throwing a counter right hand but Jonhson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson looks for the body kick but Grundy saw that one coming.
Grundy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grundy has closed the distance and engaged Jonhson in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jonhson is keeping busy.
Grundy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jeff Jonhson has been cut.
Jonhson has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
Jonhson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jonhson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
Jonhson tries to throw a body punch but Grundy avoids it by throwing Jonhson back against the cage.
Jonhson tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Jonhson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jonhson's defenses.
Grundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jonhson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Jonhson has a couple of punches blocked by Grundy.
Jonhson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grundy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonhson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson misses with a body punch.
Jonhson managing to block the knees to the body from Grundy.
Grundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jonhson misses with a punch to the body.
Grundy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonhson.
Jonhson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Grundy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Grundy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonhson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jonhson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
Grundy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonhson.
Jonhson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grundy obliges.
Jonhson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grundy lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Jeff Jonhson's cut even more.
Grundy trying to land knees to the body.
Jonhson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grundy's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy stalling.
Grundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jonhsons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grundys head.
Jonhson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grundy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonhson is defending well for now.
Jonhson misses with a body punch.
Grundy scores a nice knee to the body.
Grundy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonhson avoids the damage to the body.
Grundy prevents a body shot from Jonhson.
Jonhson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Jonhson.
Grundy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jonhson misses with a punch on the inside.
Grundy lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Benjamin Grundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jonhson's cut.
That's time! Grundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grundy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jonhson defending well as Grundy loads up on a big left hand.
Jonhson looks for the body kick but Grundy saw that one coming.
Grundy checks a leg kick.
Jonhson throws an off balance right hand
and Grundy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jonhson.
Grundy throws a head kick but Jonhson moves out of range.
Jonhson throws a front kick aimed at Grundy's knee but Grundy avoids it well.
Grundy is looking to counter the offense by Jonhson and move into the clinch.
Grundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jonhson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jonhson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonhson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grundy is looking to counter the offense by Jonhson and move into the clinch.
Jonhson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Grundy avoids the body shot from Jonhson.
Grundy is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonhson thows a leg kick but Grundy checks it
and Grundy counters with a good, hard body kick but Jonhson shrugs it off.
Grundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonhson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grundy looks to land a right hand but Jonhson moved out of range.
Jonhson thinks about the counter body kick.
Jonhson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Grundy misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy clinches.
Jonhson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Jonhson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Jonhson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonhson blocks the elbow strike.
Grundy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonhson tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Jonhson manages to break the clinch.
Jonhson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeff Jonhson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jonhson throws a good cross that connects.
Jonhson tries to move into range but Grundy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jonhson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grundy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Grundy lands a nice hook to Jonhson's body. Jonhson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grundy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jonhson throws a hook but Grundy blocks it.
Jonhson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jonhson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonhson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jonhson blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Crunch! Grundy slams his shin into Jonhson's torso.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Jonhson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jonhson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Jonhson lands with a right hand.
Jonhson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grundy moves in looking to clinch but Jonhson pushes him off.
Grundy throws a leg kick which misses Jonhson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonhson tries to avoid it.
Grundy cracks the inside of Jonhson's front leg.
Jonhson looks to land a left hand but Grundy moved out of range nicely.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Jonhson misses with a hook. Grundy ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jonhson, right into the meat.
Jonhson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Jonhson misses.
Jonhson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grundy takes a step back to recover.
Grundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Jonhson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick from Grundy misses.
A leg kick checked by Grundy.
Grundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jonhson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonhson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grundy throws a head kick but Jonhson moves out of range.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonhson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grundy tries to land a front kick but Jonhson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jonhson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grundy's sensitive parts.
Jonhson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grundy is out of range.
Grundy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Grundy tries to work over Jonhson's front leg with a kick but Jonhson checks it.
Jonhson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jonhson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jonhson.
Jonhson lands with a shot to the body.
Jonhson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonhson looks for the body kick but Grundy saw that one coming.
Jonhson misses with a looping right.
Grundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jonhson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Jonhson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jonhson scores with a shot to the body.
Grundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grundy ducks under a wild hook from Jonhson.
Jonhson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonhson throws a big counter head kick but Grundy avoids it with no problem.
Grundy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jonhson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jonhson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Jonhson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff Jonhson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jonhson avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Jonhson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jonhson avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Nice straight punches there by Grundy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grundy.
Jonhson scores with a jab. Grundy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grundy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jonhson misses with a looping left.
Jonhson throws a front kick that sends Grundy stumbling back into the cage.
Grundy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jonhson tries a head kick but it misses.
Grundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grundy has managed to clinch.
Jonhson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy blocks a body shot from Jonhson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonhson.
Grundy pushes off an throws an elbow but Jonhson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jonhson blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jonhson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grundy lands a nice elbow.
Jonhson can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grundy obliges.
Grundy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grundy lands an elbow inside.
Grundy prevents a body shot from Jonhson.
Jonhson tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Grundy throws an elbow that misses.
Benjamin Grundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Grundy.
Jonhson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jonhson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Jonhson gets an underhook and turns Grundy into the cage.
Grundy prevents Jonhson from breaking the clinch.
Grundy prevents Jonhson from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson has had enough of the clinch but Grundy keeps him there for the moment.
Grundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jonhson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grundy.
Grundy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonhson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Jonhson backwards.
Grundy lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grundy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonhson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jonhson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jonhson tries a body shot but Grundy blocks it.
Jonhson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grundy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jonhson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grundy blocking some punches.
Jonhson managing to block the knees to the body from Grundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grundy.
The cut above Jeff Jonhson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grundy effectively controlling the action here.
Grundy crunches a lovely knee into Jonhson's ribcage.
Jonhson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grundy missing with knees to the body.
Grundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grundy scores a nice knee to the body.
Grundy tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonhson avoids the damage to the body.
Jonhson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jonhson being controlled against the cage.
Jonhson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jonhson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson can't find room to land a body shot as Grundy controls the action.
Jonhson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
Grundy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jonhson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grundy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jonhson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonhson misses with a punch to the body.
Jonhson can't find room to land a body shot as Grundy controls the action.
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!
Jonhson misses with the head strike.
Grundy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonhson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grundy's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Grundy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grundy 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Grundy!
After the fight, Benjamin Grundy 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mattews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - White America . 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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33
290 lbs
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290 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaakko Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Mattews!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mattews's coach down at BigMouth Cabrons was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mattews's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Parantainen tries to work over Mattews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mattews breaks from the clinch.
Mattews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parantainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Parantainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parantainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Parantainen trying to control from Mattews's half guard. Mattews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Parantainen won't allow Mattews to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parantainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mattews manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parantainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Parantainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mattews is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattews postures up in Parantainen's guard and throws a big left but Parantainen blocks it.
Parantainen keeping moving, preventing Mattews from controlling successfully.
Parantainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parantainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mattews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parantainen is looking to improve his position.
Parantainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parantainen is trying to control the position but Mattews postures up.
Mattews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mattews throwing strikes from guard but Parantainen blocks nicely.
Mattews won't allow Parantainen to get back to his feet.
Parantainen wants to get back to his feet but Mattews passes into half guard.
Mattews prevents Parantainen from standing back up.
Mattews is looking to take a break and control but Parantainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mattews moves into the clinch.
Mattews has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parantainen after a bit of a struggle.
Mattews will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parantainen up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen has Mattews pressed against the cage, preventing Mattews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mattews wants to take the fight to the mat but Parantainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaakko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mattews.
Mattews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parantainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parantainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mattews's efforts to push away.
Mattews wants to break free but Parantainen has control.
Mattews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mattews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Parantainen's waist but Parantainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mattews off to one side.
Parantainen tries to counter with a takedown but Mattews is quick to defend against it.
Parantainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mattews to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Parantainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mattews at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Parantainen as Mattews shoots in.
Mattews tries to clinch but Parantainen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parantainen swivels and escapes.
Parantainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mattews sprawls well. He's pushed Parantainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mattews tries to clinch
and Parantainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mattews thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parantainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mattews.
Mattews forces Parantainen back against the cage and clinches.
Mattews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matt Mattews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parantainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mattews as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mattews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mattews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Parantainen is pressing down on Mattews's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Mattews will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Parantainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mattews tries a head kick but it misses.
Mattews lands a head shot.
Mattews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mattews is pressed up against the cage. Parantainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mattews down to the mat. Mattews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mattews enables Parantainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mattews manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Parantainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mattews's head.
Parantainen stands and throws Mattews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parantainen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mattews is trying to control Parantainen's posture but Parantainen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen looking to control but instead Mattews has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mattews trying to hold on to Parantainen's head to control him but Parantainen postures up.
Parantainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mattews wants to control but Parantainen is keeping busy.
Parantainen trying to control from half guard but Mattews is working away.
Mattews trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parantainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mattews sees it coming and defends easily.
Parantainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mattews is trying to get back to full guard.
Parantainen thows a huge punch but Mattews dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Parantainen. No joy for Mattews on that attempt.
Mattews closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parantainen to the mat! Parantainen manages to get full guard.
Mattews wants to stand but Parantainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mattews with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mattews.
Mattews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mattews wants to control from the top but Parantainen keeps moving.
Mattews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parantainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mattews postures up in Parantainen's guard and throws a big left but Parantainen blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matt Mattews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mattews fails with the takedown
and Parantainen counters with a three punch combo that has Mattews backing up. Mattews nods at Parantainen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parantainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaakko Parantainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mattews.
Mattews moves to clinch but Parantainen breaks away
and Parantainen counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Mattews misses.
Mattews shoots for a double leg takedown but Parantainen sprawls well. He's pushed Mattews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mattews is breathing heavily.
Parantainen moves into the clinch.
Parantainen has picked Mattews up - he's going for a ride! Parantainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Parantainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mattews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parantainen is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mattews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mattews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Parantainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Parantainen'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!
Parantainen clinches.
Parantainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parantainen as Mattews tries to tie him up.
Parantainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mattews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mattews prevents the takedown attempt.
Parantainen prevents Mattews from breaking the clinch.
Mattews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mattews moves in looking to clinch but Parantainen pushes him off.
It looked like Parantainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parantainen rushes Mattews and presses him up against the cage.
Mattews lands a nice elbow.
Mattews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parantainen closes the distance and pushes Mattews back into the cage.
Mattews gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattews scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Parantainen is refusing to be controlled, as Mattews sits in half guard.
Mattews is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mattews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parantainen is looking for a sweep. Mattews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mattews is looking to stall here but Parantainen recovers full guard.
Parantainen pulls Mattews in close to prevent any damage.
Mattews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mattews has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Parantainen is proving hard to escape from.
Mattews throwing strikes from guard but Parantainen blocks nicely.
Parantainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mattews.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaakko Parantainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mattews tries for a takedown but Parantainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parantainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mattews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Parantainen controls Mattews momentarily but Mattews frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mattews prevents Parantainen from getting back to his feet.
Parantainen keeping moving, preventing Mattews from controlling successfully.
Parantainen pulls Mattews in close to prevent any damage.
Mattews stops Parantainen from standing up.
Mattews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mattews trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mattews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parantainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mattews was covering up waiting for the punch and Parantainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen wants to control from the top but Mattews keeps moving.
Matt Mattews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parantainen throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parantainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mattews controls Parantainen momentarily but Parantainen frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Mattews.
I think Mattews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Mattews!
A determined Matt Mattews didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lou Ferrigno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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38
265 lbs
24 - 21 - 1 |
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255 lbs
19 - 5 - 1 |
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Excellent 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
24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno scores with a hook.
It looks like Romo Diaz has been cut.
Ferrigno moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Ferrigno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferrigno to the ground. Diaz is now in Ferrigno's guard.
Diaz throws a sloppy strike and Ferrigno has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Diaz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ferrigno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lou Ferrigno!
After the big win, Lou Ferrigno made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunmetal Grey Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mauti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gunmetal Grey Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mauti !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauti lands a head kick. Grey Ii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grey Ii blocks a leg kick.
Grey Ii instigates a clinch.
Mauti lands an elbow inside.
Grey Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mauti has him pressed against the cage.
Grey Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Mauti .
Grey Ii tries to break free but Mauti pushes him back against the cage.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mauti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mauti misses with an elbow over the top.
Grey Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mauti tries to land a body kick
and Grey Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael Mauti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey Ii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been told by Grey Ii's head coaches at Loucademia muito crazy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grey Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii throws a shot from downtown. Mauti moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grey Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mauti tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grey Ii tries to counter by clinching up but Mauti breaks away and moves out of range.
Grey Ii misses with a body shot.
Mauti doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey Ii circles away.
Grey Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from Mauti .
Mauti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mauti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grey Ii rushes Mauti and presses him up against the cage.
Grey Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mauti throws an elbow but misses.
Grey Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Mauti .
Mauti tries to land knees in the clinch but Grey Ii avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grey Ii is trying to break the clinch but Mauti is controlling him.
Grey Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from Mauti .
Grey Ii is trying to push Mauti away but Mauti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grey Ii avoiding damage as Mauti throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grey Ii lands a nice hook to Mauti 's body. Mauti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grey Ii lands a head shot.
Grey Ii throws the left hand but Mauti avoids the punch easily.
Mauti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grey Ii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grey Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Mauti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grey Ii. Grey Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Mauti off balance momentarily.
Mauti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey Ii misses with a hook. Mauti ducked under it nicely.
Grey Ii sets himself, and Mauti steps forward looking for the clinch! Grey Ii avoids it this time.
Grey Ii avoids the head kick by Mauti .
Mauti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mauti clinches up with Grey Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Mauti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey Ii is defending well for now.
Mauti blocking some punches.
Mauti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grey Ii avoids it.
Mauti looking to throw knees to the head but Grey Ii is blocking nicely.
Grey Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mauti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grey Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grey Ii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grey Ii scores with a jab. Mauti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mauti tried to score with a low kick but Grey Ii checks it.
Grey Ii scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauti throws a body kick that misses.
Mauti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grey Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mauti tries to clinch there but Grey Ii circles away.
Grey Ii tries to keep at a distance but Mauti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grey Ii manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunmetal Grey Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mauti throws a front kick that sends Grey Ii stumbling back into the cage.
Grey Ii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grey Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Mauti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Grey Ii.
Mauti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grey Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Mauti has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey Ii lands a left hand.
Grey Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grey Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Grey Ii as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Ii moves out of range as Mauti throws a body kick.
As Mauti tries to get set, Grey Ii tries to push him back and clinch up but Mauti manages to avoid the attempt.
Grey Ii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grey Ii sets himself, and Mauti steps forward looking for the clinch! Grey Ii avoids it this time.
Mauti tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mauti delivers a nice body kick.
Mauti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grey Ii throws a leg kick but Mauti moved away.
Grey Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Mauti .
Grey Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mauti throws a wild body kick that Grey Ii sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Grey Ii misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauti is looking to clinch.
Mauti throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Mauti misses
and Mauti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grey Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mauti on the side of the head.
Mauti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mauti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grey Ii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mauti tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Mauti 's shoulder, as Mauti tries to avoid the shot.
Mauti wants to land a leg kick but Grey Ii is out of range.
Mauti blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauti rushes Grey Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mauti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grey Ii avoids the elbow strike from Mauti , against the cage.
Michael Mauti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mauti lands an elbow inside.
Grey Ii has had enough of the clinch but Mauti keeps him there for the moment.
Mauti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grey Ii avoids the elbow strike from Mauti , against the cage.
Grey Ii avoids a wild elbow strike from Mauti .
Grey Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mauti has time to react.
Mauti is looking to land body kicks.
Mauti slips a straight right by Grey Ii.
Gunmetal Grey Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Mauti throws a sloppy head kick
and Grey Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mauti thinking.
Grey Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mauti can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grey Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mauti was well out of range. Poor timing from Grey Ii.
Mauti tries to clinch up but Grey Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey Ii misses with a combination
and Mauti counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey Ii tries to throw a body punch but Mauti avoids it by throwing Grey Ii back against the cage.
Mauti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mauti blocks a body shot from Grey Ii.
Mauti trying to land knees to the body.
Mauti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey Ii is defending well for now.
Grey Ii managing to block the knees to the body from Mauti .
Mauti throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gunmetal Grey Ii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mauti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grey Ii.
Grey Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey Ii. Mauti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey Ii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grey Ii.
Mauti misses with a low kick.
Mauti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grey Ii.
Mauti moves to clinch but Grey Ii breaks away
and Grey Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauti throws a body kick that misses.
Mauti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grey Ii misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Mauti .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti tries to clinch but Grey Ii moves out of range.
Mauti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grey Ii.
Mauti clinches up with Grey Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Grey Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mauti lands an elbow just above Grey Ii 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mauti throws an elbow but misses.
Grey Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mauti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grey Ii is out of range.
Mauti is looking to clinch.
Grey Ii throws a leg kick but Mauti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mauti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grey Ii.
Mauti throws a low kick but Grey Ii moves out of range easily.
Grey Ii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauti tries to clinch but Grey Ii moves out of range.
Grey Ii motions for Mauti to come forward. Grey Ii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mauti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grey Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Mauti moves out of range easily.
Mauti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Grey Ii.
Mauti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mauti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Michael Mauti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauti keeps Grey Ii at a distance using the push kick.
Mauti throws a wild body kick that Grey Ii sees coming a mile off.
Mauti misses with a head kick.
Grey Ii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mauti throws a leg kick but Grey Ii checks it.
Mauti throws a sloppy head kick
and Grey Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Ii managing to block the knees to the body from Mauti .
Gunmetal Grey Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mauti throws an elbow but it misses.
Grey Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mauti throws an elbow but misses.
Grey Ii avoiding damage as Mauti throws knees to the body.
Mauti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grey Ii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mauti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mauti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grey Ii's brow.
Mauti missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Grey Ii.
Grey Ii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grey Ii takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mauti tries to land knees in the clinch but Grey Ii avoids the damage to the body.
Mauti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grey Ii.
Mauti letting Grey Ii take a breather here.
Grey Ii misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mauti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey Ii is defending well for now.
Mauti throws an elbow that misses.
Mauti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Mauti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grey Ii 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunmetal Grey Ii!
An out of breath Gunmetal Grey Ii 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Cabrillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocker's entrance music is Ki:Theory - Stand By Me. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Ricky Rocker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ricky Rocker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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186 lbs
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World class 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Cabrillo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker throws a series of punches but Cabrillo moves out of range.
Cabrillo ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cabrillo blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Cabrillo throws out a counter right but Rocker avoids it with no problem.
Cabrillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cabrillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Cabrillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocker misses with a looping left.
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Cabrillo is out of range.
Cabrillo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cabrillo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rocker tries a head kick but it misses.
Cabrillo misses the jab.
Rocker attempts a counter takedown but Cabrillo avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker is looking to slow Cabrillo down with leg kicks.
Rocker tries to move into range but Cabrillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cabrillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Cabrillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker slips a straight right by Cabrillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rocker.
Cabrillo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rocker is looking to improve his position.
Cabrillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cabrillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rocker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocker wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
Rocker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker is trying to control but can't.
Rocker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cabrillo.
Rocker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrillo prevents Rocker from improving his position.
Cabrillo working the head and body with strikes.
Cabrillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cabrillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cabrillo connects with a body shot.
Rocker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rocker misses.
Cabrillo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cabrillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cabrillo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rocker throws a nice looking combination but Cabrillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rocker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Cabrillo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rocker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rocker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rocker lands a jab.
Rocker moves away from the strike by Cabrillo.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabrillo throws out the jab.
Cabrillo moves out of range as Rocker strikes.
Rocker gets caught napping as Cabrillo dives in and scores a takedown. Rocker manages to retain guard.
Rocker has his foot on Cabrillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabrillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocker's head.
Cabrillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocker looking for a guillotine here but Cabrillo defends easily.
Rocker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Cabrillo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cabrillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocker.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo needs to keep his hands up - Rocker had a free shot at his head there.
Rocker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Cabrillo misses.
Cabrillo drops his hands momentarily and Rocker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabrillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Rocker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Cabrillo as Rocker shoots in.
Cabrillo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabrillo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrillo misses with the head strike.
Rocker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cabrillo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cabrillo misses with some punches.
Rocker misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrillo blocking some punches.
Cabrillo lands an elbow just above Rocker 's eye.
Rocker throws an elbow but it misses.
Rocker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrillo misses with the head strike.
Rocker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cabrillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocker.
Cabrillo misses with some punches.
Cabrillo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rocker digs a right hand into Cabrillo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cabrillo's gas tank.
Cabrillo scores with a shot to the side of Rocker's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrillo.
Cabrillo is leaning against Rocker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocker has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrillo.
Rocker pushes Cabrillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocker throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker tries a body shot but Cabrillo blocks it.
Rocker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabrillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocker.
Cabrillo misses with some punches.
A short right from Cabrillo.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrillo fails to land.
Cabrillo lands with a right to the head.
Rocker lands with a light punch inside.
Cabrillo lands an elbow that stopped Rocker in his tracks for a moment.
Cabrillo working aggressively here.
Rocker pushes off an throws an elbow but Cabrillo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rocker digs a right hand underneath Cabrillo's ribcage. Cabrillo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabrillo misses with a kick to the body.
Rocker attempts a counter takedown but Cabrillo avoids it well and moves away.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrillo manages to avoid it.
Rocker dives in and grabs Cabrillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabrillo pushes down on Rocker's head and hops out.
Rocker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo avoids the head kick by Rocker.
Rocker lands a jab to the nose.
Ricky Rocker is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rocker.
Rocker throws a hook but Cabrillo blocks it.
Cabrillo dives in for a single leg takedown but Rocker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rocker looks to land a right hand but Cabrillo moved out of range.
Rocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrillo.
Rocker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rocker throws a chopping leg kick but Cabrillo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cabrillo blocks a leg kick.
Cabrillo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rocker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocker's head.
Rocker tries to move into range but Cabrillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cabrillo blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Rocker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rocker wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrillo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rocker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cabrillo throws an elbow but Rocker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rocker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cabrillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rocker down.
Rocker regains half guard, as Cabrillo was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrillo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cabrillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rocker tries to land a leg kick but Cabrillo saw it coming and moves away.
Cabrillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocker sprawls well. He's pushed Cabrillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A lazy left from Rocker finds it's target.
Rocker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good work by Cabrillo as he checks the leg kick.
Rocker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrillo.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Rocker lands.
Rocker thows a leg kick but Cabrillo checks it
and Cabrillo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrillo cracks the inside of Rocker's front leg.
Rocker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Rocker misses.
Cabrillo tries to bum rush Rocker with a series of wild strikes but Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabrillo is looking to clinch but Rocker is avoiding it.
Cabrillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocker circles away quickly and effectively.
Cabrillo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrillo.
Cabrillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cabrillo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cabrillo lands in his opponent's guard.
Cabrillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocker has wrist control.
Rocker looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocker, not yet.
Rocker looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Cabrillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rocker stands and throws Cabrillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cabrillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cabrillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cabrillo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocker's head.
Rocker wants to improve his position but Cabrillo is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cabrillo lands a nice short elbow.
Rocker looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rocker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cabrillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cabrillo is trying to control. Rocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rocker is pressing down on Cabrillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cabrillo preventing the sweep.
Cabrillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Cabrillo blocks the leg kick.
Rocker thows a leg kick but Cabrillo checks it
and Cabrillo counters with a straight right hand.
Rocker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rocker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabrillo to the mat! Cabrillo manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cabrillo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Cabrillo.
I think Cabrillo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricky Rocker!
A very excited looking Ricky Rocker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raffaella Carra - Rumore. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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259 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marcolini preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcolini wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marcolini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dixon.
Dixon is looking for a sweep.
Marcolini tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is looking to reverse the position.
Dixon is not content to let Marcolini control the position.
Marcolini controlling from side mount.
Dixon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marcolini trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marcolini is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcolini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
Marcolini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcolini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcolini stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Marcolini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Marcolini controlling him for the moment.
Marcolini wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marcolini's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marcolini passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marcolini prevents Dixon from standing back up.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Marcolini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dixon moves into full guard.
Marcolini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcolini postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Marcolini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Marcolini isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcolini is one step ahead there.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcolini passes into half guard.
Marcolini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KY GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dixon.
Marcolini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcolini is one step ahead there.
Marcolini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marcolini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcolini working the ground and pound.
It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Dixon gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marcolini lands a lovely overhand right.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a head kick.
Dixon gets a clinch.
Dixon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dixon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marcolini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now.
Marcolini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marcolini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcolini trying to land knees to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marcolini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Marcolini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcolini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dixon's face.
Dixon letting Marcolini take a breather here.
Marcolini lands a shoulder strike.
Vince Dixon's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcolini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcolini leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marcolini scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcolini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcolini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dixon's face.
Dixon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marco Marcolini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dixon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marcolini landing knees to the body.
Marcolini jerks Dixon's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Dixon drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Marcolini goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Marcolini because Dixon was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Marco Marcolini!
A victorious Marco Marcolini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrogio Ballestrazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirror comes into the arena with Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars blaring out of the sound system. Ballestrazzi has chosen Foxes - Holding Onto Heaven as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrogio Ballestrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballestrazzi scores with a body shot.
Mirror drops his hands momentarily and Ballestrazzi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ballestrazzi pushes Mirror up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mirror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ambrogio Ballestrazzi has been cut.
Ballestrazzi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirror controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Ballestrazzi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballestrazzi.
Ballestrazzi prevents a body shot from Mirror.
Mirror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ballestrazzi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ballestrazzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballestrazzi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballestrazzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mirror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballestrazzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballestrazzi.
Ballestrazzi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballestrazzi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirror wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballestrazzi has him pressed against the cage.
Ballestrazzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballestrazzi lands a shot to the body.
Mirror throws a head punch that misses.
Mirror lands with a left to the head.
Mirror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballestrazzi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirror lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mirror.
Mirror's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirror has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MagicalFatFarm in the buildup to the fight.
Fullsize Mirror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Mirror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirror throws a hook but Ballestrazzi blocks it.
Ballestrazzi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ballestrazzi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballestrazzi.
Nice body kick there by Ballestrazzi.
Ballestrazzi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick from Mirror.
Ballestrazzi 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballestrazzi connects with a body shot that sends Mirror's belly button to the back.
Ballestrazzi scoring well with a low kick there.
Ballestrazzi looks to land a left hand but Mirror moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi avoids the body shot from Mirror.
Ballestrazzi takes one to the chin there.
Mirror misses the shot to the body.
Ballestrazzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ballestrazzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mirror wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mirror misses with a punch to the body.
Mirror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mirror lands with a right to the head.
Mirror scores with a shoulder strike.
Mirror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballestrazzi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirror prevents a body shot from Ballestrazzi.
Mirror breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballestrazzi missing with a left hand there. Mirror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirror misses with an uppercut. Ballestrazzi saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirror. Ballestrazzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Ballestrazzi tries to counter it with a takedown but Mirror pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirror attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mirror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ballestrazzi is out of range.
Mirror takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mirror has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ballestrazzi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirror.
Ballestrazzi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirror punishes Ballestrazzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirror shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ballestrazzi throws a hook but Mirror avoids it easily.
Mirror throwing a counter right hand but Ballestrazzi manages to avoid it.
Mirror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ballestrazzi is out of range.
A good leg kick by Ballestrazzi.
Mirror tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Mirror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballestrazzi connects with a leg kick. Mirror looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ballestrazzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ballestrazzi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirror missing with a left hand there. Ballestrazzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballestrazzi! But no joy.
Mirror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ballestrazzi is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Ballestrazzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ballestrazzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballestrazzi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirror misses with a punch to the body.
Ballestrazzi lands a shot to the body.
Ballestrazzi tries for a takedown but Mirror manages to get underhooks.
Ballestrazzi blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballestrazzi.
Mirror is breathing heavily.
Ballestrazzi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirror's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirror takes a shot to the head.
Mirror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirror makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ballestrazzi.
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 Fullsize Mirror will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ambrogio Ballestrazzi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mirror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ballestrazzi.
Ballestrazzi misses with a shot to the body
and Mirror counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirror scores with a leg kick.
Mirror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballestrazzi instigates a clinch.
Ballestrazzi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirror swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirror lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballestrazzi backwards.
Ballestrazzi lands a right hand.
Ballestrazzi tries to throw a body punch but Mirror avoids it by throwing Ballestrazzi back against the cage.
Mirror lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mirror is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballestrazzi has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Ballestrazzi fails to land.
Ballestrazzi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballestrazzi lands a shot to the body.
Mirror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballestrazzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballestrazzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirror's elbow.
Mirror blocks an uppercut.
Mirror prevents a body shot from Ballestrazzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror misses with the head strike.
Mirror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mirror can't break the clinch.
Ballestrazzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirror is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ballestrazzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirror throws a leg kick but Ballestrazzi moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ballestrazzi. That's going to slow Mirror down.
Ballestrazzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirror.
Ballestrazzi misses with a hook.
Mirror moves out of range as Ballestrazzi strikes.
Fullsize Mirror is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballestrazzi misses with a hook
letting Mirror counter with a right hand.
Ballestrazzi is looking to chop away at Mirror's legs.
Ballestrazzi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mirror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballestrazzi dives in and scores a takedown into Mirror's guard.
That's two 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!
Mirror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mirror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ballestrazzi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ballestrazzi trying to control but Mirror is working from the bottom.
Ballestrazzi stopping the sweep attempt from Mirror.
Ballestrazzi trying to control but Mirror is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirror is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballestrazzi throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballestrazzi trying to control but Mirror is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mirror throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Mirror checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ballestrazzi checks a leg kick.
Ballestrazzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Ballestrazzi is predictable there
and Mirror counters with a nice body shot.
Ballestrazzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballestrazzi throws an overhand right that lands on Mirror's shoulder, as Mirror tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Ballestrazzi. Beautiful body shot.
Mirror throws the left hand but Ballestrazzi avoids the punch easily.
Mirror misses with a hook.
Ballestrazzi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mirror is rocked!
Ballestrazzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mirror has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Mirror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballestrazzi throws a pinpoint strike between Mirror's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Mirror crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ballestrazzi scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ambrogio Ballestrazzi!
Ambrogio Ballestrazzi is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ambrogio Ballestrazzi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around. Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brownstone. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the head kick by Complex.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Complex looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Complex feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones pulls Complex in close to prevent any damage.
Jones doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Complex drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Complex wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Complex defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Complex is having none of it.
Complex can't escape the position.
Jones avoids the attempt from Complex to control.
Complex is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones looking to control but Complex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Complex tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jones's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Complex trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Complex.
Jones is hanging on to Complex's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
Complex is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Complex trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling well, preventing Complex from escaping the position.
Jones avoiding Complex 's attempts to control his hands.
Complex tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Complex'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.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Complex tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Complex's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complex is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Complex.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jupiter Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Complex delivers a nice body kick.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Complex scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Complex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Complex.
Complex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Complex feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Complex shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Complex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex checks a leg kick.
Complex moves away from the strike by Jones.
Complex misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab from Complex.
Complex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Complex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones feints and then cracks Complex's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Complex down.
Napoleon Complex is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Complex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones thumps Complex with a low kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Complex saw that one coming.
Complex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones moves away from the strike by Complex.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Complex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Complex takes one on the button.
Complex throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Complex's front leg but catches the back leg as Complex tries to avoid it.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Complex pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Complex is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Napoleon Complex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Complex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Complex with a body shot.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Complex.
Jones lands a nice shot that snaps Complex's head back.
Complex is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick but Complex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Complex changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Complex paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Complex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Complex misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Complex throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination but Complex avoids it well.
Complex uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Complex lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Complex seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Complex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Complex scrambles back to his feet.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Complex is able to avoid easily.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones tries a low kick but Complex avoids it.
Complex throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Complex.
Jones moves out of range as Complex strikes.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Complex back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Complex prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Complex takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Complex blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Complex just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Complex's brow.
Complex lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Complex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Complex.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jupiter Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Complex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Complex's calf.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Complex counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Complex.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Complex trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Complex wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Complex looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complex trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Complex is proving hard to escape from.
Complex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex blocks a head kick by Jones.
Complex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Complex moved out of range nicely.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Complex scores with a nice strike.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Complex.
A swing and a miss from Complex.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Complex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Complex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Complex trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Complex's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Complex throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Complex's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Napoleon Complex did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Complex counters with a leg kick.
Jones scores with a one two! Complex had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Complex misses with an attempted mid kick.
Complex is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Complex. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Complex.
Jones throws a leg kick but Complex checks it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
letting Complex counter with a right hand.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Complex.
Complex takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Complex getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Complex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Complex tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Complex's head.
Complex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Complex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Complex lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Complex can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Complex is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Complex.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Complex uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Complex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Complex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Complex is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick from Jones.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Complex got wobbled bad by a big combination! Jones presses forward with punches and knees until Complex stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Complex closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Jupiter Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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