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BloodBath 1: Perrez v Orel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Schultz (ranked 5622 p4p, 172 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 5676 p4p, 174 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
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274 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyler Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.
Bones tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Bones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.
Bones is trying to get back to full guard.
Bones moves into full guard.
Schultz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bones won't allow Schultz to get back to his feet.
Schultz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schultz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bones is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schultz wants to stand but Bones is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bones is on top in guard.
Bones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bones advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bones.
Schultz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bones on the ground.
Schultz trying to control here.
Bones moves into full mount! Schultz won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones controlling the position easily from mount.
Bones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schultz wants to hold on but Bones pushes him away.
Bones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bones landing strikes from the mount.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Bones controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bones looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schultz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schultz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schultz as he avoids it easily.
Schultz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schultz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Bones tries to counter it with a takedown but Schultz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schultz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bones's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones is looking to control Schultz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bones avoid being mounted?
Jon Bones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bones tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz passes Bones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bones is concentrating on defense, preventing Schultz from advancing position.
Bones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bones pushes Schultz off looking to stand but Schultz dives back in and keeps control.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bones keeps working.
Bones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Bones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Bones works over Schultz with some ground and pound from guard.
Bones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet but Bones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Bones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schultz is looking to stand up but Bones isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schultz throws a leg kick
and Bones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schultz won't be happy with that.
Bones staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz prevents Bones from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Bones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schultz quickly recovers to half guard.
Schultz kicks Bones off and gets back to his feet.
Schultz lands a really nice looking cross but Bones seems unphased.
Bones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schultz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Schultz sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schultz's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bones jumps into guard, dragging Schultz to the mat.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Schultz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Bones seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
Schultz is standing up over Bones. Bones looks to escape but Schultz dives into side control.
Bones is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schultz decides to stand back up.
Bones shoots for a takedown but Schultz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyler Schultz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Bones.
Schultz gets a takedown into half guard.
Bones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schultz manages to mount him!
Bones is squirming around, avoiding Schultz's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bones tries to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Bones is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Schultz.
Bones swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyler Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bones seems keen to control Schultz's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Schultz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bones 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Bones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasya Vance Vludvist (ranked 5645 p4p, 173 weight class) and Runar Rasmussen (ranked 3889 p4p, 136 weight class). Vludvist kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dread. The key to victory for Vasya Vance Vludvist has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasya Vance Vludvist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Runar Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vludvist.
Rasmussen slips a jab and a cross from Vludvist.
No joy there for Vludvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasmussen throws a shot from downtown. Vludvist moves away and avoids it.
Vludvist works over Rasmussen's head and body with a nice combination.
Vludvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasmussen connects with a crisp jab.
Vludvist throws a right hand that Rasmussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasmussen also avoids with ease.
Rasmussen connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Rasmussen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vludvist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vludvist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rasmussen doesn't seem bothered though.
Rasmussen dodges the punch combination from Vludvist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasmussen misses with a takedown attempt
and Vludvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vludvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasmussen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vludvist throws a series of punches but Rasmussen avoids them all with ease.
Rasmussen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vludvist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rasmussen eats them both and turns towards Vludvist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vludvist fails to land with a series of punches.
Rasmussen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rasmussen throws a right hand that Vludvist ducks under and follows up with a left that Vludvist also avoids with ease.
Vludvist stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Vludvist.
Rasmussen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vasya Vance Vludvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Runar Rasmussen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vludvist digs a good body shot into Rasmussen's ribs.
Rasmussen looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vludvist misses with the combination.
Vludvist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasmussen throws a body punch but Vludvist moves out of range.
Vludvist scores with a sloppy right hand. Rasmussen should have avoided that one.
Vludvist throws a right and a left that Rasmussen avoids nicely.
Rasmussen misses with a hook
and Vludvist comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Rasmussen stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Vludvist is on him like rabid pit bull! Rasmussen slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasya Vance Vludvist!
Vasya Vance Vludvist decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bruce (ranked 4103 p4p, 419 weight class) and Fred El Celso (ranked 5940 p4p, 511 weight class). Fred El Celso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fred El Celso!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce misses with a double jab.
El Celso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bruce throwing a counter right hand but El Celso manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Bruce.
El Celso goes for a double leg but Bruce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bruce continues to drive forward.
Bruce lands a nice shot that snaps El Celso's head back.
El Celso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Celso.
Daniel Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.
El Celso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bruce defends well and El Celso ends up having to push Bruce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bruce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Celso.
El Celso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bruce throws a one two combo.
It looks like Fred El Celso has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bruce.
Bruce slaps away a takedown attempt from El Celso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Celso with a poor takedown
and Bruce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Celso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bruce to keep the fight standing.
Bruce crunches a lovely knee into El Celso's ribcage.
El Celso avoiding damage as Bruce throws knees to the body.
El Celso takes a knee right on the jaw!
El Celso looks winded!
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce thuds a left hand into El Celso's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bruce.
Bruce takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruce.
Bruce scores a nice knee to the body.
Bruce unloads a knee to the mid-section. El Celso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Celso letting Bruce take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bruce.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Celso takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bruce obliges.
Bruce breaks the clinch.
El Celso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bruce.
Nice straight punches there by Bruce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruce.
Bruce rushes El Celso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bruce working El Celso over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bruce.
Bruce gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bruce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has El Celso in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bruce lands a knee to the body.
Bruce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
Bruce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruce, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruce. That's going to slow El Celso down.
Nice straight punches there by Bruce. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruce.
Bruce is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bruce thows a body kick. El Celso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bruce moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Celso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bruce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce clinches up with El Celso and pushes him back against the cage.
El Celso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bruce.
Bruce scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bruce obliges.
Bruce lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
El Celso is trying to pull guard but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Celso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bruce connects with a solid leg kick.
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A right-left combo lands from Bruce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred El Celso's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bruce has El Celso up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
El Celso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Bruce.
El Celso gets tackled into the cage by Bruce. Bruce maintains the clinch.
Bruce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bruce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bruce lands a nice knee to the body.
El Celso jumps guard but Bruce turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
El Celso tries for a takedown but Bruce manages to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bruce - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
El Celso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bruce walks away with a smile on his face. El Celso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.
El Celso is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce forces El Celso back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Bruce to work.
Bruce connects with a nasty looking knee right to El Celso's face.
Bruce breaks from the clinch.
Bruce lands a head kick!
Bruce scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from El Celso. El Celso gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bruce duly obliges.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Nice body kick from Bruce.
Bruce throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daniel Bruce is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Daniel Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bruce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruce scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruce lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as El Celso backs up against the cage.
Bruce scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
El Celso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce throws a right and a left that El Celso avoids nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
El Celso takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Celso on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bruce lands an elbow that stopped El Celso in his tracks for a moment.
Bruce is struggling to control the position.
Bruce lands a good knee to the midsection. El Celso won't want to take too many of those.
El Celso tries to pull guard but Bruce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bruce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Celso's defenses.
Bruce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Celso backwards.
Bruce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Celso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bruce is trying to defend but El Celso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Celso is keen to just control but Bruce is a slippery customer.
Bruce holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Celso is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bruce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Celso.
Bruce keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
El Celso is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bruce to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bruce dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred El Celso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
El Celso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
El Celso fails with the takedown.
Bruce closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bruce scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. El Celso doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruce rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but El Celso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruce lets loose with a powerful body kick. El Celso will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruce misses with a two punch combination.
And El Celso tries to counter it with a takedown but Bruce pushes his down on his head and steps out.
El Celso misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Celso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bruce throws a sloppy head kick and El Celso moves out of range easily.
Daniel Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce lands a nice knee to the body.
Bruce working El Celso over with knees to the body.
El Celso takes a knee right on the jaw!
El Celso's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bruce gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through El Celso's defenses.
Bruce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
El Celso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniel Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred El Celso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce throws a right hand that El Celso ducks under and follows up with a left that El Celso also avoids with ease.
El Celso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bruce defends it well.
Bruce lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce lands a right hook to the body.
El Celso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bruce sprawls well. Bruce wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Celso gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bruce has closed the distance and engaged El Celso in a clinch.
Bruce utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Celso shoots in but no luck this time.
El Celso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruce.
Bruce turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that El Celso can do to turn this around?
Bruce throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bruce buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bruce displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bruce scores with a spinning back kick!
Bruce lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Celso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Celso shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruce sprawls well. He's pushed El Celso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce fakes the leg kick and cracks El Celso in the body.
Bruce lands an overhand right.
Bruce moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
El Celso with a poor takedown
and Bruce counters with a two punch combo.
Bruce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Celso with a poor takedown
and Bruce counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Daniel Bruce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bruce wants it to stay on the feet.
Fred El Celso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Celso shoots in but Bruce avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruce throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Celso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bruce.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bruce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bruce, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Bruce!
Daniel Bruce tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Fred El Celso stepped up to the mic, saying 'ok.. okkk. plez food>???'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Maximus (ranked 4150 p4p, 421 weight class) and Cariltos Tierro (ranked 4529 p4p, 441 weight class). Brady Maximus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cariltos Tierro's chin.
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176 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brady Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cariltos Tierro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus with a poor takedown
and Tierro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tierro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brady Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tierro moves into the clinch.
Maximus being controlled against the cage.
Maximus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tierro to keep the fight standing.
Tierro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus tries to pull guard but Tierro holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximus drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus stalling in the clinch but Tierro improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tierro is stalling here.
Tierro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tierro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maximus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tierro lands with a right to the head.
Maximus tries to pull guard but Tierro holds him up against the cage and eventually Maximus drops back down to his feet.
Tierro just leaning against Maximus, taking a breather.
Maximus wants to get back to striking at distance but Tierro won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tierro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tierro.
Tierro scores with a shoulder strike.
Tierro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maximus.
Tierro leaning against his opponent.
Tierro just leaning against Maximus, taking a breather.
Maximus jumps guard but Tierro stands there with Maximus around his waist. Maximus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tierro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maximuss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tierro manages to break the clinch.
Maximus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tierro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximus thinking.
Tierro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maximus tries to clinch up
and Tierro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Tierro pushes him off.
Cariltos Tierro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tierro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Tierro. Those never looked like landing.
Tierro leaves Maximus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tierro lands a nice looking body shot.
Maximus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Brady Maximus has been cut.
Tierro cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
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!
Maximus 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.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Tierro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tierro counter with a right hand.
A big left from Tierro misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cariltos Tierro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Maximus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tierro misses with a double jab.
Tierro misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Tierro circles away.
Tierro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maximus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tierro as he jumps to the side.
Maximus dodges the punch combination from Tierro.
Tierro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tierro looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Brady Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tierro misses with the combination.
Maximus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maximus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tierro counters with a stiff right hand.
Cariltos Tierro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tierro tries a low kick but Maximus avoids it.
Tierro stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximus. Maximus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tierro has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tierro has Maximus pushed against the cage.
Tierro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tierro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tierro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tierro looks to land a left hand but Maximus moved out of range nicely.
Tierro throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tierro counter with a right hand.
Maximus misses with a takedown
and Tierro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus shoots in and gets a takedown into Tierro's guard.
Maximus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tierro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maximus trying to control but Tierro is working from the bottom.
Maximus being controlled here momentarily.
Tierro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tierro pulls Maximus in close to his closed guard and prevents Maximus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maximus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maximus passes Tierro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tierro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tierro wants to improve his position but Maximus is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cariltos Tierro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Maximus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tierro throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus shoots and misses
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maximus.
Maximus goes for a double leg but Tierro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tierro continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tierro checks a low kick from Maximus.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus misses with a takedown
and Tierro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tierro lands with a nice body punch.
Maximus with a poor takedown
enabling Tierro to counter with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.
Tierro scores with a shot to the body.
Tierro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tierro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tierro misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tierro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximus blocks a jab.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Tierro forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
Maximus tries to pull guard but Tierro won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tierro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus shoots and misses
and Tierro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tierro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximus wants to clinch but Tierro slips to the side
and Tierro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maximus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tierro clinches with his opponent.
Tierro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tierro.
Maximus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maximus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tierro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tierro.
Maximus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tierro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tierro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tierro breaks the clinch.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tierro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brady Maximus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tierro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cariltos Tierro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tierro is leaning against Maximus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cariltos Tierro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tierro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cariltos Tierro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 3037 p4p, 331 weight class) and Magic Johnstone (ranked 4157 p4p, 423 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by Goin' Baby- DaBaby. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magic Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnstone sprawls well initially but Banner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnstone manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnstone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnstone counters with a series of strikes. Banner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Banner as Johnstone shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner lands a jab-cross combination.
Banner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Johnstone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnstone is in Banner's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Johnstone pushes his legs off easily.
Johnstone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banner goes for a double leg but Johnstone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnstone continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnstone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnstone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnstone lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnstone scoring with some ground and pound.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnstone drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Johnstone off! Johnstone jumps back into Banner's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Johnstone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnstone clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnstone lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Lamont Banner has been cut.
Banner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnstone controls his hands.
Johnstone breaks the clinch.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnstone is trying to trip Banner. He has hold of a leg but Banner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnstone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Johnstone chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnstone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Johnstone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magic Johnstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamont Banner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnstone lands a front kick.
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnstone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Johnstone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnstone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnstone breaks the clinch.
Johnstone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnstone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnstone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnstone blocks a head kick by Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Johnstone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnstone forces his way into half guard.
Johnstone slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnstone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnstone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Banner to get to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnstone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnstone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone pushes Banner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Johnstone has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnstone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnstone trying to land knees to the body.
Johnstone fails to pull guard.
Johnstone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnstone darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Johnstone into the cage.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnstone sprawls and moves away.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Johnstone.
Johnstone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner clinches up with Johnstone and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner dives in and scores a takedown into Johnstone's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws a strike but Johnstone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johnstone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnstone stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnstone working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Johnstone pushes down on Banner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnstone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magic Johnstone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lamont Banner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Banner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnstone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnstone gets to his feet. Banner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnstone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banner wants to get back to his feet but Johnstone is dominant here and he's now got Banner's back!
Johnstone controlling the position well here. Banner rolled but Johnstone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnstone is not going to allow Banner to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Banner taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magic Johnstone!
Magic Johnstone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lamont Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. This is just a set back in my journey to the belt.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy Johnson (ranked 2940 p4p, 115 weight class) and John Maben (ranked 3707 p4p, 97 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX- X Gon' Give it to Ya. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
265 lbs
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25
243 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Daddy Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Maben!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maben tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Maben defends it.
Maben moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maben is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson wants to stand but Maben has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maben managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maben can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Maben is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Maben on that attempt.
Maben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maben will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Big Daddy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.
Maben tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Maben ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maben looks winded!
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maben is looking for a sweep.
Maben holds on to Johnson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Maben taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maben is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Johnson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maben wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Maben is in no mood to give up.
Maben is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maben wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maben is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maben is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Maben is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maben has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maben!
Maben throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maben's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maben pulls Johnson in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maben tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big Daddy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maben shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Maben gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Maben manages to retain guard.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Maben has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Maben is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson is pushing down on Maben's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maben is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is trying to control. Maben wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maben is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
Maben looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maben has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Maben is having none of it.
Maben is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maben is positioning himself well to prevent Johnson advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maben shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Big Daddy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maben is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Maben keeps it at a distance.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Maben is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maben sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maben is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson wants to control but Maben is keeping him busy.
Maben is looking to improve his position.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maben is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Maben is still trying to improve position.
Maben keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maben wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maben tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy Johnson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Maben blocks the low kick.
Maben has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maben is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maben keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maben is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maben controlling the position well.
Johnson wants to control but Maben is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Maben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maben.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Big Daddy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Maben.
Maben misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maben enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maben manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control but Maben is working from the bottom.
Maben pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Maben keeps moving.
Maben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maben!
Maben holds on to Johnson's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maben wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Maben scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Maben controlling him for the moment.
Maben controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Daddy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Daddy Johnson!
Big Daddy Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Big Daddy Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Dobrovolskiy (ranked 3749 p4p, 390 weight class) and Jack Dawson Jr (ranked 5329 p4p, 483 weight class). Theodore Dobrovolskiy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Dobrovolskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Dawson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson Jr sprawls well. Dawson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrovolskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Dobrovolskiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson Jr is fending him off so far but Dobrovolskiy persists. Nope, Dawson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Theodore Dobrovolskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Dobrovolskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Dobrovolskiy manages to duck under it in time.
Dobrovolskiy fails with the takedown.
Dobrovolskiy gets a double leg takedown into Dawson Jr's guard.
Dobrovolskiy throwing strikes from guard but Dawson Jr blocks nicely.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson Jr's brow.
Dawson Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dobrovolskiy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dobrovolskiy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson Jr is trying to keep Dobrovolskiy in close.
Dobrovolskiy won't allow Dawson Jr to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson Jr has momentary wrist control but Dobrovolskiy slips an elbow through the middle.
Dobrovolskiy working some strikes from top position.
Dawson Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dobrovolskiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawson Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Dobrovolskiy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dobrovolskiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawson Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dobrovolskiy landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrovolskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dobrovolskiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson Jr.
Dobrovolskiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawson Jr has his foot on Dobrovolskiy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dobrovolskiy works his way back into a safe position though.
Dobrovolskiy is in close to Dawson Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dobrovolskiy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dobrovolskiy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrovolskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrovolskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobrovolskiy is one step ahead there.
Dobrovolskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson Jr has wrist control.
Dobrovolskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson Jr has momentary wrist control but Dobrovolskiy slips an elbow through the middle.
Dawson Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dobrovolskiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawson Jr has his foot on Dobrovolskiy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dobrovolskiy works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson Jr looks winded!
Dobrovolskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dobrovolskiy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dobrovolskiy stands up over Dawson Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson Jr is looking for a triangle but Dobrovolskiy pushes his legs off easily.
Dobrovolskiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawson Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobrovolskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dobrovolskiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy lands a couple of digs.
Dobrovolskiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawson Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dobrovolskiy with a nice head shot there.
Dawson Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobrovolskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobrovolskiy is aware though and is defending well.
Dobrovolskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Dobrovolskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Dobrovolskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dobrovolskiy feints and as Dawson Jr raises his hands in defense, Dobrovolskiy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson Jr's brow.
Dawson Jr controls Dobrovolskiy momentarily but Dobrovolskiy frees himself.
Dobrovolskiy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson Jr's brow.
Dobrovolskiy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawson Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dobrovolskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dobrovolskiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy works over Dawson Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Dobrovolskiy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dobrovolskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dawson Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dobrovolskiy has managed to get both his arms back between Dawson Jr's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dobrovolskiy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson Jr can do to turn this around?
Dobrovolskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy won't allow Dawson Jr to sweep him here.
Theodore Dobrovolskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobrovolskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dobrovolskiy stands up over Dawson Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dobrovolskiy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dobrovolskiy with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson Jr working a defensive guard here.
Dobrovolskiy landing with the ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dobrovolskiy cracks Dawson Jr with a solid left hand.
Dobrovolskiy throwing strikes but missing.
Dawson Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobrovolskiy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr has his feet on Dobrovolskiy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dobrovolskiy is defended easily by Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr throws a body punch but Dobrovolskiy moves out of range.
Dobrovolskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dobrovolskiy dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawson Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobrovolskiy slips a straight right by Dawson Jr.
Dobrovolskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dawson Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Dobrovolskiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Dobrovolskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dawson Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dobrovolskiy on the side of the head.
Jack Dawson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson Jr works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dawson Jr there.
Dobrovolskiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dawson Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Dobrovolskiy off the cage and back into range.
Jack Dawson Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dobrovolskiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dobrovolskiy somewhat.
Dobrovolskiy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson Jr but Dawson Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dobrovolskiy avoids the head kick by Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobrovolskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobrovolskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson Jr tests Dobrovolskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dobrovolskiy checks the leg kick.
Dawson Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dawson Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dawson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson Jr sprawls well. Dawson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrovolskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawson Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Dobrovolskiy seems unphased.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that Dobrovolskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobrovolskiy also avoids with ease.
Dobrovolskiy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson Jr but Dawson Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobrovolskiy takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Dawson Jr as Dobrovolskiy shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson Jr as Dobrovolskiy shoots in.
Dobrovolskiy looks for a takedown but Dawson Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Dobrovolskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson Jr looks to land a combination but Dobrovolskiy avoids it well.
Dawson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson Jr lands a jab to Dobrovolskiy's midsection.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson Jr as he jumps to the side.
Dawson Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawson Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy slips a straight right by Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dobrovolskiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick but Dobrovolskiy moves out of range.
Dobrovolskiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson Jr feints a jab promting Dobrovolskiy to slip. Dawson Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dobrovolskiy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dobrovolskiy is rocked!
Dawson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobrovolskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Dobrovolskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dobrovolskiy avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson Jr.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dobrovolskiy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dawson Jr!
Dawson Jr tests Dobrovolskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dawson Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson Jr drops Dobrovolskiy with a naaaaasty hook - Dobrovolskiy is in real trouble here! Dawson Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson Jr!
An out of breath Jack Dawson Jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Canutero (ranked 3324 p4p, 375 weight class) and Jeff Jones (ranked 2442 p4p, 289 weight class). Jones has chosen My Name is as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Canutero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Jones!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Canutero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Canutero is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Canutero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Canutero blocks it.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Canutero's face.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canutero blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Canutero blocks with his arms.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Canutero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canutero blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Canutero is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Canutero is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones looks winded!
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Canutero is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canutero.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Canutero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canutero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Canutero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canutero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canutero is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Canutero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Canutero tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Canutero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Canutero is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Canutero.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canutero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Canutero is blocking nicely.
Canutero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Canutero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canutero misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canutero throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Canutero.
A punch combination from Canutero misses.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Canutero and move into the clinch position.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Canutero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canutero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canutero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canutero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canutero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Canutero misses with a two punch combination.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Canutero blocks with his arms.
Canutero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Canutero is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Canutero into the cage.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canutero blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canutero managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Canutero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canutero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canutero looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones leaves Canutero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Canutero works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canutero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canutero lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jeff Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Canutero is blocking nicely.
Canutero tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Canutero is blocking nicely.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canutero's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rodolfo Canutero will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canutero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canutero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canutero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Canutero breaks the clinch.
Jones drives through and clinches with Canutero against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Canutero blocks it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Canutero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Canutero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canutero wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Canutero.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Canutero blocks it.
Canutero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Canutero is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Canutero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canutero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canutero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Canutero.
Canutero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones rushes Canutero and presses him up against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Canutero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canutero's efforts to push away.
Canutero is trying to break free.
Canutero wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Canutero avoids the damage to the body.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canutero tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Canutero blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones prevents Canutero from breaking the clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones keeps control of Canutero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Canutero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Canutero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canutero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Canutero and move into the clinch position.
Jones drives through and clinches with Canutero against the cage.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canutero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Canutero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canutero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Canutero.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Canutero is blocking nicely.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Canutero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Canutero blocks it.
Canutero wants to break free but Jones has control.
Canutero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Canutero breaks the clinch.
Rodolfo Canutero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canutero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Canutero throws a shot to the body.
Canutero throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canutero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Canutero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Canutero is blocking nicely.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canutero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canutero is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Canutero obliges.
Canutero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canutero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Canutero misses with a body shot.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Canutero.
Canutero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Canutero misses with a looping left.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canutero gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Canutero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Canutero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Canutero blocks with his arms.
Canutero misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canutero breaks the clinch.
Canutero throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Canutero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canutero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Canutero from breaking the clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Canutero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Canutero working hard to break the clinch.
Canutero has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Canutero working hard to break the clinch.
Canutero tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canutero avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Canutero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodolfo Canutero is winning the standup battle so far.
Canutero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Canutero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canutero connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones prevents Canutero from breaking the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Canutero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canutero blocks it with crossed arms.
Canutero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Canutero trying to land knees to the body.
Canutero missing with knees to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Canutero blocks it.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canutero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Canutero is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canutero is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Canutero working hard to break the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Canutero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Canutero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Canutero breaks from the clinch.
Canutero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Canutero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Canutero manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones avoiding damage as Canutero throws knees to the body.
Canutero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Canutero misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canutero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeff Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones rushes Canutero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canutero wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Canutero is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canutero's efforts to push away.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Canutero.
Canutero wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Canutero blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Canutero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canutero 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Perrez (ranked 3074 p4p, 334 weight class) and Justin Orel (ranked 4564 p4p, 456 weight class). Deshawn Perrez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Perrez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Orel!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perrez has a takedown stuffed.
Perrez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Perrez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Perrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Orel sneaks back into half guard.
Orel trying to control from the bottom.
Orel wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perrez is nestled in close to Orel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perrez with the ground and pound but Orel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Perrez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perrez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perrez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perrez scoring with some ground and pound.
Orel looks winded!
Perrez throwing strikes from guard but Orel blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perrez landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perrez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perrez postures up.
Perrez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orel has momentary wrist control but Perrez slips an elbow through the middle.
Perrez throws a big right hand that misses.
Perrez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perrez connects with a couple of short punches.
Orel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perrez throws an elbow that misses. Orel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perrez's guard. Nice move by Orel!
Perrez pushes a forearm under Orel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Orel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deshawn Perrez!
Deshawn Perrez is the new lightweight champion!
Justin Orel spoke after the fight, saying 'I came into this fight with 2 broken legs, plus my opponent was all oiled up. I need the QFC to look into this obvious miscarriage of justice. '.
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