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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Connor Rollins (ranked 7119 p4p, 411 weight class) and Dean Castilo (ranked 5170 p4p, 355 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Castilo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castilo dives in and scores a takedown into Rollins's guard.
Castilo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rollins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rollins has escaped and now he's on top!
Castilo looking for a guillotine here but Rollins defends easily.
Rollins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castilo is keeping the position for now.
Castilo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins working some strikes from top position.
Rollins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rollins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins wanted to stand there but Castilo had control of the position.
Castilo keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass.
Rollins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Castilo trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins wants to stand but Castilo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Castilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Rollins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castilo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Castilo looks winded!
Rollins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rollins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castilo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rollins after a bit of a struggle.
Castilo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castilo is trying to drag Rollins to the mat but Rollins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Castilo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rollins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rollins stalling.
Castilo is working for takedown but Rollins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rollins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castilo, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rollins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castilo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rollins smiles and moves away.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rollins dives in and scores a takedown into Castilo's guard.
Rollins looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilo keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Castilo working a defensive guard here.
Castilo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rollins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Castilo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castilo is working an open guard so Rollins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rollins.
Rollins gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Rollins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Castilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rollins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castilo. Castilo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castilo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rollins as he avoids it easily.
Connor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Castilo.
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Castilo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Castilo leaves Rollins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Castilo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rollins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Castilo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castilo shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins thuds a left hand into Castilo's body.
Rollins drives through and clinches with Castilo against the cage.
Rollins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castilo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollins throws a right and a left that Castilo avoids nicely.
Rollins forces Castilo back against the cage and clinches.
Castilo tries to pull guard but Rollins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rollins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rollins pulls Castilo in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Castilo tries to pass.
Castilo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rollins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castilo, into his guard.
Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rollins pushing down on Castilo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rollins controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castilo tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
Castilo trying to control from the bottom.
Castilo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Castilo is defending well.
Rollins wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castilo is trying to control but can't.
Rollins wants to stand but Castilo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rollins passes to side control.
Castilo tries to bench press Rollins off him but Rollins keeps the position.
Rollins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rollins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Rollins with that takedown attempt.
Rollins clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Rollins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Castilo in a clinch.
Castilo pulls guard successfully.
Rollins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Castilo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Rollins.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rollins!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rollins enables Castilo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rollins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Castilo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rollins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castilo has Rollins in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castilo trying to control the position.
Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins stands and steps away. Castilo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rollins moves into the clinch.
Rollins decides to pull guard.
Castilo looking to pass the guard.
Connor Rollins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rollins is looking to stand up but Castilo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Castilo tries to pass.
Rollins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castilo is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins controls Castilo momentarily but Castilo frees himself.
Castilo stopping the sweep attempt from Rollins.
Castilo wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Rollins is looking to stand up but Castilo isn't so interested in that idea.
Rollins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Castilo stands up and waves to Rollins to follow him.
Rollins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a head kick.
Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Castilo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Castilo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rollins, which made it look bad.
Castilo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins.
Castilo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Castilo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rollins throws Castilo to one side and escapes!
Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from Castilo. Castilo gets slowly back to his feet.
Connor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Castilo.
Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castilo swivels and escapes.
Castilo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rollins defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castilo is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Castilo darts in looking for a takedown but Rollins gets double underhooks and turns Castilo into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins misses with a double jab.
Rollins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castilo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rollins keeping full guard, as Castilo tries to pass.
Rollins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean Castilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castilo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rollins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castilo, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rollins 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Rollins!
In his post fight interview, Connor Rollins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilpo Pallero (ranked 4527 p4p, 455 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 23402 p4p, 587 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Krisko Kurtev enters the cage!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilpo Pallero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pallero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurtev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pallero lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pallero postures up.
Pallero passes Kurtev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pallero is thwarting Kurtev's attempts to control the position.
Pallero stops Kurtev from getting back to his feet.
Kurtev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pallero wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurtev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pallero is thwarting Kurtev's attempts to control the position.
Pallero could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurtev is looking to escape.
Kurtev tries to get to full guard but Pallero has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pallero is working for a submission of some sort.
Kurtev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kurtev is trying to control but can't.
Pallero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurtev is refusing to be controlled, as Pallero sits in half guard.
Kurtev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pallero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kurtev is just riding it out for now. Pallero eventually gives up the hold.
Kurtev is looking for a sweep. Pallero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pallero seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurtev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kurtev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kurtev landing strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurtev wants to control but Pallero is keeping busy.
Kurtev is doing well to control the position and prevent Pallero from advancing to side control.
Kurtev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pallero wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kurtev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pallero scoring with some ground and pound.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pallero trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pallero passes Kurtev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kurtev won't allow Pallero to pass to mount.
Pallero is trying to work for a kimura but Kurtev is defending well.
Kurtev is positioning himself well to prevent Pallero advancing to mount.
Kurtev lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kurtev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pallero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kurtev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurtev wants to control but Pallero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pallero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kurtev punching from the bottom.
Kurtev striking from the bottom.
Pallero content to control rather than advance.
Kurtev is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilpo Pallero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kurtev gets a takedown into half guard.
Pallero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pallero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pallero.
Pallero seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pallero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurtev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pallero is looking for a triangle but Kurtev pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallero looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kurtev has picked Pallero up and slammed him! Pallero can't keep hold of the triangle and Kurtev manages to pass to side control!
Kurtev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pallero is rocked!
It looks like Ilpo Pallero has been cut.
Kurtev cracks Pallero with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kurtev immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pallero is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kurtev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
A very excited looking Krisko Kurtev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dash (ranked 3708 p4p, 400 weight class) and Megatron Rex (ranked 3938 p4p, 419 weight class). Jonny Dash 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 welterweight 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, Jonny Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Megatron Rex!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rex looks for a takedown but Dash sprawls well.
Rex avoids the head kick by Dash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dash, right into the meat.
Rex is looking to clinch.
Dash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Megatron Rex has been cut.
Dash throws a head kick that Rex semi-blocks.
Dash explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dash misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dash. Rex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dash misses with a body kick.
Rex slips under a jab from Dash.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dash lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rex or perhaps it was just good defense by Dash, which made it look bad.
Jonny Dash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Megatron Rex.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rex or perhaps it was just good defense by Dash, which made it look bad.
Dash misses with a combination
and Rex counters by moving into the clinch.
Dash breaks from the clinch.
Dash throws a sloppy head kick and Rex moves out of range easily.
Dash scores with a head kick.
Rex scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dash tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rex manages to move to mount!
Dash is breathing heavily.
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!
Rex punching from mount but Dash doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dash defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rex.
Dash wants to get back to his feet.
Dash is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Rex has taken his back!
Dash is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rex.
Dash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rex on the ground.
Rex struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dash is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Rex is working the ground and pound. Can Dash escape?
Dash is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rex's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dash wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Megatron Rex's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dash throws a head kick that Rex semi-blocks.
Dash throws a nice head kick!
Rex pushes Dash up against the cage in a clinch.
Rex is trying to break free.
Dash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Dash.
Jonny Dash is winning the standup battle so far.
Dash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rex as he jumps to the side.
Rex moves in looking to clinch but Dash pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dash swivels and escapes.
Rex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dash.
Rex blocks a head kick by Dash.
Dash looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dash pushes Rex away with a front kick.
Dash swings for the body but Rex moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rex is defended easily by Dash.
Rex shoots and misses
and Dash counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rex is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jonny Dash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Megatron Rex.
Dash delivers a nice body kick.
Dash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rex manages to avoid it.
Rex let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rex shoots for a takedown but Dash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dash blocks a leg kick.
Dash dives in and grabs Rex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rex pushes down on Dash's head and hops out.
Rex tries to clinch but Dash is having none of it.
Rex closes the distance and clinches up with Dash, looking for a takedown. Rex pushes Dash against the cage but Dash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dash lands with a kick to the temple. Rex shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dash throws a hook but Rex avoids it easily.
Rex looks to land a combination but Dash avoids it well.
Dash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rex takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rex can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dash connects with a high kick.
Rex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dash gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rex.
Dash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rex shoots in but no luck this time.
Dash cracks Rex with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jonny Dash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex looks for a takedown but Dash sprawls well.
Both fighters circling a little - Dash finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Dash lands but Rex takes it in his stride.
Dash connects with a leg kick. Rex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dash lands a nice looking body kick.
Dash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rex, pushing him back against the cage.
Dash is pressed up against the cage. Rex has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dash down to the mat. Dash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dash goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Megatron Rex's cut even more.
Dash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rex takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rex is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dash lands a nice hook to Rex's body. Rex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rex is still on wobbly legs! Can Dash finish him?
Rex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dash as he avoids it easily.
Rex seems to have recovered his senses.
Dash pushes Rex up against the cage in a clinch.
Dash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dash connects with a body shot.
Dash lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Dash.
Rex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dash counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rex is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dash misses with a wild body shot.
Dash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dash dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Megatron Rex's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rex clinches with his opponent.
Dash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dash tries to sprawl but Rex drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rex is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rex with a couple of short strikes.
Rex wants to control the pace but Dash is squirming around nicely.
Rex is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dash is surviving well by controlling Rex's body position as best he can.
Dash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dash tries to get out of the position.
Dash is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rex stands up from mount. Strange move.
Dash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rex throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dash tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rex is in Dash's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rex prevents Dash from getting back to his feet.
Rex looking to pass the guard.
Dash wants to stand and escape but Rex is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rex pushes down on Dash's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rex trying to control the action but Dash is working from the bottom.
Dash wants to get back to his feet.
Dash makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dash throws a head kick that half lands.
Rex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dash is fending him off so far but Rex persists. Nope, Dash circles away and we're back to standing.
Dash throws a head kick but Rex moves out of range.
Dash connects with a high kick.
Dash lands a front kick.
Dash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rex, pushing him back against the cage.
Dash putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rex in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rex tries to pull guard but Dash won't allow it.
Rex has had enough of the clinch but Dash keeps him there for the moment.
Dash manages to break the clinch.
Dash throws a body punch but Rex moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rex breaks the clinch.
Dash misses with a head kick.
Rex is looking for the big counter here.
Rex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dash pinned against the cage. Dash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jonny Dash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonny Dash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Megatron Rex.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Dash.
A head kick misses from Rex.
Dash lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Megatron Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dash instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Dash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dash, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Dash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Lopez (ranked 3846 p4p, 353 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 6433 p4p, 447 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ferdinand Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lopez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smith is in bad spot here.
Lopez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Smith can't escape the position.
Lopez wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Smith can't escape the position.
Lopez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lopez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
Lopez has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Lopez just sinks the hooks in.
Lopez is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up.
Smith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lopez gets his way!
Smith trying to control the hands but Lopez won't let him.
Lopez working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off.
Lopez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lopez trying to control momentarily.
Lopez biding his time, controlling Smith.
Lopez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Smith escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopez stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Smith dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Smith swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Lopez is having none of it.
Lopez lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Lopez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Ferdinand Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Smith.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Lopez throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith tries to kick Lopez off but Lopez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ferdinand Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez misses with a head shot. Smith uses the momentum to regain guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez controlling the position.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith cracks Lopez with a solid left hand.
Smith stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lopez has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lopez managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lopez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working over Lopez with some ground and pound. Lopez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lopez trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to kick Smith off in order to stand up. Smith Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lopez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith is putting a hurting on Lopez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lopez is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lopez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith prevents Lopez from escaping the position.
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 lull in the action here.
Smith tries to get to his feet but Lopez is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Smith in his guard.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Lopez, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Lopez against the cage but Lopez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lopez tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets his hands free as Lopez looks to control.
Lopez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lopez is in a bad position with Smith working for a choke. Lopez manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Smith throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopez 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Lopez!
Ferdinand Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Pico (ranked 6787 p4p, 525 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 2836 p4p, 306 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
8 - 12 - 1 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Pico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pico shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spasov pushes Pico off and gets back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pico.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pico throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spasov's waist but Spasov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pico off to one side.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pico changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pico tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spasov swivels and escapes.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spasov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Aaron Pico has been cut.
Spasov lands a head shot.
Spasov swinging wildly here.
Pico scores with a jab to the body.
Spasov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pico circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt - Pico sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pico gets a clinch.
Spasov stalling in the clinch.
Pico jumps guard but Spasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov jumps guard.
Pico lands a couple of digs.
Spasov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Spasov pushes Pico off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pico appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pico has managed to clinch.
Pico fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Spasov.
Pico working hard to break the clinch.
Pico is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to break free but Spasov has control.
Spasov tries to work over Pico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spasov pulls Pico into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spasov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spasov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spasov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Spasov manages to break the clinch.
Pico shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spasov is trying to defend but Pico finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Spasov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spasov kicks Pico off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pico shoots for a takedown but Spasov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spasov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pico is breathing heavily.
Spasov misses with a double jab.
Spasov lands with an overhand left.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov darts in looking for a takedown but Pico gets double underhooks and turns Spasov into the cage.
Spasov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Pico, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Pico against the cage but Pico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spasov clinches up with Pico and pushes him back against the cage.
Pico has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Spasov.
Spasov jumps guard and drags Pico to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov pushes Pico off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spasov.
Pico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spasov throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.
Spasov moves into the clinch.
Spasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spasov lands a body shot.
Spasov keeps control of Pico as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spasov jumps guard.
Spasov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spasov fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spasov throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.
Pico takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Pico's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pico is defended easily by Spasov.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but Pico shows good takedown defense.
Spasov has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Spasov.
Spasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pico seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spasov can turn it around.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pico drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pico's efforts to push away.
Spasov trying to control the position but instead, Pico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spasov into the cage.
Pico prevents a body shot from Spasov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico tries to score a body lock takedown but Spasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Pico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov stops a takedown attempt from Pico.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spasov is working Pico over against the cage.
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aaron Pico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pico backs up against the cage.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov lands with a nice combination. Pico backs away looking to recover.
Spasov drives through with a takedown into Pico's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pico tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pico, up you get!
Spasov cracks Pico with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aaron Pico's cut is getting worse.
Spasov drops Pico with a beautiful combination! Pico stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spasov is looking for the KO!
Pico is rocked!
Pico get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pico stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Spasov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spas Spasov!
Spas Spasov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiro Kirov (ranked 2234 p4p, 245 weight class) and Jett Askren (ranked 4296 p4p, 375 weight class). Kiro Kirov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
270 lbs
11 - 15 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiro Kirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jett Askren!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirov tries to sprawl but Askren drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kirov's coaches at Star Studded Beef have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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.
Kirov actively working from the bottom here.
Kirov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kirov.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Kirov looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirov is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Askren is taking a breather. Kirov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirov looking for submissions off his back.
Kirov actively working from the bottom here.
Askren tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kirov controls his leg.
Kirov trying to control but Askren postures up.
Kirov actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Kirov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirov trying to control but Askren postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kirov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Kirov is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirov avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirov shoots in and bounces Askren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Askren is striking but Kirov is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirov prevents Askren from standing back up.
Askren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kirov pulls his head out easily.
Askren wants to get back to full guard but Kirov has passed into side control.
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.
Kirov is trying to get an arm triangle but Askren is defending well.
Kirov gets to mount! Askren was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Askren is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Askren is still trying to improve position.
Askren wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
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 Kiro Kirov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kirov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Askren to the ground. Kirov is now in Askren's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kirov passes into half guard.
Askren manages to get to full guard.
Kirov wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Askren has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirov has passed into half guard!
Askren is staying active underneath Kirov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren manages to get to full guard.
Kirov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Askren has his foot on Kirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirov works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren wants to sweep here but Kirov controlling him for the moment.
Askren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirov has passed into half guard!
That's two 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.
Kirov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirov prevents Askren from improving his position.
Askren wants to sweep but Kirov has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirov scoring with punches and elbows.
It looks like Jett Askren has been cut.
Askren defending against the ground and pound.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Kirov stalls from top position.
Kirov working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren is not content to let Kirov control the position.
Kirov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kirov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Askren has escaped the position, nice work there.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kirov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiro Kirov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jett Askren's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kirov scores with a takedown into Askren's guard.
Askren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirov has passed into half guard!
Kirov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirov's back!
Askren controlling well, preventing Kirov from escaping the position.
Kirov breaks Askren's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Askren isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kirov stacks Askren on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kirov!
Askren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kirov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Askren tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kirov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiro Kirov!
An out of breath Kiro Kirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Finch (ranked 3361 p4p, 370 weight class) and Harem Baban (ranked 6519 p4p, 545 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harem Baban!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baban tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Baban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finch swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Finch. No joy for Baban on that attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baban enables Finch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Finch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finch stays in close to Baban's body and controls the position.
Finch drops back looking for a leg! Baban is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baban manages to kick Finch off! Finch jumps back into Baban's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Baban can't keep his opponent in guard - Finch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Baban works his way to full guard. Good work.
Finch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Finch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baban being controlled here, momentarily.
Baban looks winded!
Finch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two 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.
Finch prevents Baban from getting back to his feet.
Finch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baban looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Finch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baban taking a bit of punishment here - Finch scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Baban's face as Finch controls the position.
Finch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baban to his feet.
Finch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finch showed some decent athleticism there.
Baban wants to stand back up but Finch manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Baban is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tristan Finch!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tristan Finch thanked Hot Spunk for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will The Thrill (ranked 2414 p4p, 297 weight class) and Slash Slingin (ranked 2839 p4p, 337 weight class). The Thrill comes to the cage accompanied by Shooting Stars. The crowd seem to be enjoying Slingin's choice of entrance music: Drop The World. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will The Thrill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slash Slingin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slingin dives in for a single leg takedown but The Thrill sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slash Slingin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Thrill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Thrill keeps the fight on the outside.
The Thrill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slingin manages to circle out of the way.
The Thrill gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Slingin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The Thrill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Thrill being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slingin works over The Thrill with some ground and pound from guard.
The Thrill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The Thrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slingin postures up in The Thrill's guard and throws a big left but The Thrill blocks it.
The Thrill has momentary wrist control but Slingin slips an elbow through the middle.
The Thrill has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Slingin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slingin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slingin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slingin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Thrill looking for a sweep. Not yet The Thrill, not yet.
Slingin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slingin throwing strikes from guard but The Thrill blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slingin lands a couple of elbows.
The Thrill controlling Slingin's posture.
Slingin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Slingin trying to control but The Thrill is working from the bottom.
Slingin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Thrill is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Thrill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slingin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slingin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Thrill definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Slingin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slingin working the ground and pound.
Slingin is trying to get an arm triangle but The Thrill is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slingin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Thrill has escaped the position, nice work there.
The Thrill is not content to let Slingin control the position.
Slingin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slingin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Slingin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slingin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The Thrill is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slingin connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slingin working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slingin cracks The Thrill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Slingin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Thrill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slingin manages to avoid it.
Slingin darts in and clinches The Thrill up against the cage.
The Thrill lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slingin or not.
Slingin jumps guard but The Thrill stands there with Slingin around his waist. Slingin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slingin pulls guard effortlessly.
Slingin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Thrill defends it easily.
The Thrill looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Thrill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Thrill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slingin looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but The Thrill is defending well. Slingin quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! The Thrill has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Slingin celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slash Slingin! Slash Slingin retains his welterweight title!
Slash Slingin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Holloway (ranked 2519 p4p, 296 weight class) and Brady Jackson (ranked 1692 p4p, 218 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Holloway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holloway looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Jackson is pushing Holloway's head away, looking to escape. Holloway manages to hold on to the position though.
Holloway trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson throws Holloway to one side and escapes!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holloway.
Holloway backs away from a small jab... but Jackson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Holloway crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Jackson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brady Jackson! Brady Jackson retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Brady Jackson, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Funky Lotus Style (ranked 1597 p4p, 107 weight class) and Darian Cruz (ranked 22833 p4p, 309 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lotus Style might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dançando Lambada. Funky Lotus Style has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Funky Lotus Style!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lotus Style. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz throws a body punch but Lotus Style moves out of range.
Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lotus Style takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lotus Style fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darian Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus Style on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lotus Style shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Lotus Style walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus Style tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus Style tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Lotus Style has been working on his balance at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cruz.
Lotus Style on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus Style looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus Style tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus Style is looking to clinch.
Lotus Style swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lotus Style moves into the clinch.
Cruz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cruz tightens his grip and picks Lotus Style up, before dumping him to the ground. Lotus Style manages to land in guard.
Lotus Style is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz is in close to Lotus Style's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus Style had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lotus Style is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Lotus Style wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lotus Style manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lotus Style has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lotus Style's head.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lotus Style's head.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Lotus Style being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lotus Style is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus Style is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Lotus Style not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz controlling from the top position.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Lotus Style working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz cracks Lotus Style with a solid left hand.
Cruz is working Lotus Style over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cruz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz taking a breather.
Lotus Style tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lotus Style fails to pull guard.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Lotus Style looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lotus Style moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Cruz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lotus Style quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotus Style wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lotus Style looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lotus Style actively working from the bottom here.
Lotus Style wants to get back to full guard.
Darian Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lotus Style tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz wants to stand up but Lotus Style is controlling the position.
Lotus Style looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Lotus Style is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lotus Style is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cruz 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.
Cruz cracks Lotus Style with a big elbow.
Cruz is working to tighten his grip on Lotus Style's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lotus Style has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cruz is really squeezing tight and eventually Lotus Style passes out! Cruz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz is the new bantamweight champion!
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