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JBL Contenders IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renerye Sale Anderson (ranked 22836 p4p, 616 weight class) and Bina Raga (ranked 4093 p4p, 444 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renerye Sale Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bina Raga!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Raga's head but Raga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raga with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Raga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Bina Raga has been cut.
Raga darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Raga into the cage.
Anderson throws a right hand that Raga ducks under and follows up with a left that Raga also avoids with ease.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Raga to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Renerye Sale Anderson!
A victorious Renerye Sale Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liang Hanying (ranked 1716 p4p, 184 weight class) and The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 22590 p4p, 483 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liang Hanying!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Ignatowski there.
Ignatowski tries to land a leg kick but Hanying saw it coming and moves away.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Hanying is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hanying stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski swings for the body but Hanying moves out of range.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatowski scores with a nice strike.
Ignatowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanying. Hanying circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski misses with an uppercut
and Hanying counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Hanying down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanying was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick
and Hanying counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hanying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatowski misses with a body kick.
Hanying looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hanying takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hanying counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ignatowski misses with a low kick as Hanying jumps back.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Hanying cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatowski works Hanying's body with a nice hook.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that misses
and Hanying counters with a left and a right that stings Ignatowski.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatowski - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Ignatowski misses
and Hanying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanying momentarily.
Hanying uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatowski.
Hanying displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatowski throws out the jab.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Hanying down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski tries to clinch there but Hanying circles away.
Ignatowski is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanying misses the target.
Hanying keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski tests Hanying's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatowski tries to land a body kick
and Hanying counters with a nice leg kick.
Hanying blocks a low kick nicely.
As Ignatowski looks to move away, Hanying throws a big counter combo but Ignatowski just gets out of the way.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanying swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanying checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatowski is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Hanying slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanying misses the target.
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanying's sensitive parts.
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Hanying checks it
and Hanying counters with a left and a right that stings Ignatowski.
Hanying slips under a jab from Ignatowski.
Hanying feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski darts in and clinches Hanying up against the cage.
Hanying blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ignatowski on the inside.
Hanying lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatowski or not.
Ignatowski lands a shoulder strike.
Hanying breaks the clinch.
Good work by Hanying as he checks the leg kick.
Hanying seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws a solid leg kick but Hanying takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatowski.
A slow jab from Ignatowski misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Hanying on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanying uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanying sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatowski tries to clinch up but Hanying circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Hanying was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ignatowski misses with a hook to the body
and Hanying counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch
and Hanying counters with a good low kick that Ignatowski was not able to check.
Ignatowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanying counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanying.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Hanying is out of range.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A clash of legs there as Hanying blocks the low kick.
Hanying appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski cracks Hanying with a good jab.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanying paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanying is looking for a counter combo.
Ignatowski misses with a leg kick.
Hanying is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanying defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Hanying swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanying avoids a kick to the body.
Hanying appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ignatowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hanying to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatowski tries to work over Hanying's front leg with a kick but Hanying checks it.
Hanying appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Ignatowski looks to move away, Hanying throws a big counter combo but Ignatowski just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski lands a nice looking body kick.
Hanying chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ignatowski can pounce on him.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Hanying blocks it.
Hanying went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hanying crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatowski - the referee stops the clock and Hanying gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatowski. Hanying manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanying.
Ignatowski presses Hanying against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatowski fails to land.
Hanying misses with an elbow over the top.
Ignatowski breaks from the clinch.
Hanying checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanying was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanying checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Hanying as he checks the leg kick.
Hanying feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanying is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
It looked like Hanying wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanying thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatowski throws a low kick but Hanying moves out of range easily.
Hanying swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanying bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanying has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanying's head.
Ignatowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ignatowski misses with a right hand
and Hanying counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Hanying was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ignatowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanying has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanying and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ignatowski is looking to slow Hanying down with leg kicks.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Hanying blocks it.
Hanying seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanying ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to slow Hanying down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Hanying uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanying has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ignatowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanying's head.
An inside leg kick from Ignatowski misses.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanying. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Hanying blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski looks to land a left hand but Hanying moved out of range nicely.
Hanying is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatowski throws out a powerful jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ignatowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski thumps Hanying with a low kick.
Ignatowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanying moves out of range as Ignatowski throws a body kick.
Hanying fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ignatowski just manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
As Ignatowski looks to move away, Hanying throws a big counter combo but Ignatowski just gets out of the way.
Ignatowski throws an off balance right hand
and Hanying counters with a two punch combo.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanying.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ignatowski thows a leg kick but Hanying checks it
and Hanying counters with a series of strikes. Ignatowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanying. That did some damage!
Hanying walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski is looking to clinch.
Ignatowski thumps Hanying with a low kick.
Ignatowski wants to land a leg kick but Hanying is out of range.
Hanying swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Hanying ducked under it nicely.
Hanying throws a big counter combination but Ignatowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski misses with a left hand
and Hanying counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanying seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hanying uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatowski.
Hanying avoids the body shot from Ignatowski.
Hanying throws a counter high kick but Ignatowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Hanying is having none of it.
Hanying feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Ignatowski misses.
Hanying throws a big counter combination but Ignatowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski lands with a cross.
Hanying takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski tries to land a body kick
and Hanying counters with a nice leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick but Hanying checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Hanying checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanying keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ignatowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ignatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanying swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatowski throws a good cross that connects.
Liang Hanying has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanying checks a low kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liang Hanying is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanying is out of range and Ignatowski settles back down.
Hanying half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanying checks a leg kick.
Hanying throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Ignatowski throws a jab when Hanying was well out of range.
Hanying is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ignatowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanying walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ignatowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ignatowski.
Hanying avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanying takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but Hanying moves out of range.
Ignatowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatowski throws an off balance right hand
and Hanying counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatowski's knee momentarily.
Ignatowski scores with a leg kick.
Hanying defending well as Ignatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Hanying half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanying throws a big counter combination but Ignatowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ignatowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ignatowski misses with a looping left.
Ignatowski lands a nice shot that snaps Hanying's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Hanying ducked under it nicely.
Hanying quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanying checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hanying is looking to counter punch.
Hanying takes one on the button.
Ignatowski lands with a cross.
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!
Ignatowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Hanying wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanying stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ignatowski throws out a loose jab but Hanying uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanying looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanying is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick which misses Hanying's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanying tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ignatowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gasan Yakolev (ranked 2930 p4p, 319 weight class) and Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio (ranked 5105 p4p, 472 weight class). Perda Segurio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cypress Hill - Highlife. Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gasan Yakolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perda Segurio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakolev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perda Segurio throws a shot from downtown. Yakolev moves away and avoids it.
Yakolev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Perda Segurio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Perda Segurio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yakolev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perda Segurio throws a body shot but no joy.
Perda Segurio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gasan Yakolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perda Segurio, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perda Segurio. Yakolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perda Segurio is looking to land body kicks.
Yakolev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perda Segurio.
Yakolev is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Yakolev.
Yakolev takes the fight into the clinch.
Perda Segurio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yakolev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Yakolev.
Perda Segurio pushes off an throws an elbow but Yakolev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yakolev decides to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakolev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yakolev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perda Segurio gets to his feet - Yakolev follows without any prompting.
A big left from Perda Segurio misses.
Yakolev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakolev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Yakolev tries to throw a body punch but Perda Segurio avoids it by throwing Yakolev back against the cage.
Yakolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakolev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perda Segurio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakolev has managed to clinch.
Perda Segurio wants to break free but Yakolev has control.
Yakolev stalling in the clinch.
Yakolev jumps into guard, dragging Perda Segurio to the mat.
Yakolev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yakolev wants to control but Perda Segurio passes easily into half guard.
Perda Segurio seems to be working for a kimura but Yakolev defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yakolev pushes Perda Segurio off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakolev gets a clinch.
Yakolev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perda Segurio is trying to pull guard but Yakolev has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Yakolev.
A body shot lands from Yakolev.
Perda Segurio avoids the elbow strike from Yakolev, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Perda Segurio finds it's way through Yakolev's defenses.
Yakolev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perda Segurio is trying to force a seperation but Yakolev has the dominant position.
Perda Segurio trying to stall but Yakolev improves his position.
Yakolev stalling.
Perda Segurio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yakolev just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gasan Yakolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio.
Yakolev lands a body shot.
Yakolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Yakolev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perda Segurio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yakolev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yakolev drags the fight down to the ground.
Yakolev is controlling Perda Segurio's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yakolev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perda Segurio's guard.
Perda Segurio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yakolev is controlling him.
Perda Segurio is trying to keep Yakolev in close.
Yakolev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yakolev is looking to work some ground and pound but Perda Segurio has wrist control.
Perda Segurio pulls Yakolev in close to prevent any damage.
Yakolev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gasan Yakolev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yakolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perda Segurio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yakolev clinches up against the cage.
Yakolev lands a hook that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Yakolev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perda Segurio is trying to push Yakolev away but Yakolev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Yakolev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perda Segurio can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Yakolev.
Yakolev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yakolev connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perda Segurio digs a good body shot into Yakolev's ribs.
Yakolev wants to clinch up but Perda Segurio keeps it at a distance.
Yakolev tries to keep at a distance but Perda Segurio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perda Segurio is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakolev has double underhooks.
Yakolev is pressed up against the cage. Perda Segurio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yakolev down to the mat. Yakolev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perda Segurio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yakolev throws a low kick, looking for Perda Segurio's leg but Perda Segurio calmly moves out of range.
Yakolev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yakolev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Perda Segurio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perda Segurio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perda Segurio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yakolev forces Perda Segurio back against the cage and clinches.
Perda Segurio looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Yakolev.
Yakolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perda Segurio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakolev.
Perda Segurio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perda Segurio gets tackled into the cage by Yakolev. Yakolev maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakolev has Perda Segurio pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yakolev.
Perda Segurio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perda Segurio letting Yakolev take a breather here.
Yakolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perda Segurio's elbow.
Perda Segurio breaks from the clinch.
Yakolev darts in and clinches Perda Segurio up against the cage.
Perda Segurio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yakolev has him pressed against the cage.
Yakolev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perda Segurio up against the cage.
Perda Segurio managing to block the knees to the body from Yakolev.
Yakolev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perda Segurios head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev has Perda Segurio pressed against the cage, preventing Perda Segurio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perda Segurio tries to pull guard but Yakolev holds him up against the cage and eventually Perda Segurio drops back down to his feet.
Yakolev misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yakolev.
Yakolev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A hook to the body from Yakolev.
Yakolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perda Segurio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perda Segurio. Yakolev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakolev pushes Perda Segurio up against the cage in a clinch.
Perda Segurio misses with some punches.
Yakolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Perda Segurio controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Yakolev scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev slowing the pace effectively.
Yakolev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Yakolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakolev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perda Segurio pushes Yakolev up against the cage in a clinch.
Yakolev stalls.
Yakolev scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakolev is working Perda Segurio over against the cage.
Yakolev lands a body punch.
Yakolev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yakolev drives through and clinches with Perda Segurio against the cage.
Yakolev stops a takedown attempt from Perda Segurio.
Gasan Yakolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio.
Yakolev breaks from the clinch.
Perda Segurio throws a right hand that Yakolev ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakolev also avoids with ease.
As Perda Segurio backs away, Yakolev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gasan Yakolev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yakolev moves into the clinch.
Yakolev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perda Segurio blocks a body shot from Yakolev.
Perda Segurio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Perda Segurio looking to stall.
Perda Segurio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yakolev throws a sloppy head kick and Perda Segurio moves out of range easily.
Yakolev slips a jab from Perda Segurio.
Yakolev tries to clinch but Perda Segurio moves out of range.
Perda Segurio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakolev circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Perda Segurio misses.
Yakolev rushes Perda Segurio and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Yakolev.
Perda Segurio is trying to maintain a safe position but Yakolev gets an underhook and turns Perda Segurio into the cage.
Perda Segurio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perda Segurio tries to pull guard but Yakolev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yakolev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perda Segurio.
Yakolev jumps guard.
Yakolev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perda Segurio stands up from Yakolev's guard - Perda Segurio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Perda Segurio looks to throw the jab but Yakolev is out of range.
Yakolev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perda Segurio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perda Segurio scores with a jab to the body.
Yakolev misses with a leg kick.
Yakolev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yakolev tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Yakolev coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Yakolev has knocked Perda Segurio down with a huge combo! Yakolev steps away and waves a wobbly Perda Segurio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Perda Segurio is rocked!
Gasan Yakolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perda Segurio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perda Segurio is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakolev finish him?
Gasan Yakolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio.
Yakolev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perda Segurio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perda Segurio misses with a straight right.
Yakolev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perda Segurio seems to have recovered his senses.
Perda Segurio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yakolev darts in trying to clinch
and Perda Segurio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Perda Segurio blocks the low kick.
Yakolev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakolev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perda Segurio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perda Segurio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yakolev has Perda Segurio up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yakolev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakolev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yakolev tries to clinch there but Perda Segurio circles away.
Yakolev tries to clinch up but Perda Segurio circles away and keeps his distance.
Perda Segurio swinging wildly here.
Perda Segurio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perda Segurio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakolev manages to avoid it.
Yakolev tries to clinch but Perda Segurio is having none of it.
Yakolev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yakolev tries to clinch up but Perda Segurio circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perda Segurio swats away the attempt to clinch by Yakolev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perda Segurio tries to land a body kick
and Perda Segurio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yakolev rushes Perda Segurio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yakolev lands with a left to the head.
Perda Segurio prevents a body shot from Yakolev.
Perda Segurio working hard to break the clinch.
Yakolev struggles to land a body shot inside as Perda Segurio controls his hands.
Yakolev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yakolev lands a shoulder strike.
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 right hook to the body lands for Yakolev.
Yakolev tries a body shot but Perda Segurio blocks it.
Yakolev lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Yakolev.
Gasan Yakolev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yakolev lands a hook that snaps the head of Perda Segurio backwards.
Carlos Arnoldo Perda Segurio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakolev breaks from the clinch.
Yakolev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gasan Yakolev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yakolev, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gasan Yakolev!
After the fight, Gasan Yakolev was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 2679 p4p, 159 weight class) and White Blood Cell (ranked 2777 p4p, 162 weight class). Blood Cell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Hayato Sakuraba 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
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, White Blood Cell!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blood Cell scores with a nice strike.
Blood Cell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sakuraba is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sakuraba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakuraba loads up on a big right hand but Blood Cell slips the punch.
White Blood Cell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood Cell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blood Cell jabs Sakuraba right on the nose. Sakuraba blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Blood Cell misses
and Sakuraba counters with a nice uppercut.
Blood Cell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakuraba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakuraba misses with some punches.
Sakuraba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blood Cell gets through Sakuraba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but Blood Cell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sakuraba pulls Blood Cell into guard.
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blood Cell drops back looking for a leg! Sakuraba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sakuraba manages to kick Blood Cell off! Blood Cell jumps back into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Blood Cell defends easily.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood Cell defends it easily.
Sakuraba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blood Cell escapes and throws Sakuraba's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sakuraba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell content to control rather than advance.
Blood Cell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blood Cell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sakuraba!
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Blood Cell pushes him away.
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood Cell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sakuraba to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sakuraba shrugs it off.
Blood Cell looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sakuraba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Blood Cell pushes him away.
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba wants to control but Blood Cell is having none of it.
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Blood Cell pushes him away.
Blood Cell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
Blood Cell trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood Cell thowing shots but they're missing.
Sakuraba tries to hold on but Blood Cell postures up.
Sakuraba working to try and regain half guard.
Sakuraba tries to lock up and control but Blood Cell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blood Cell wants to finish this one by submission but Sakuraba is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blood Cell.
Blood Cell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood Cell is trying to control here but Sakuraba has managed to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Blood Cell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakuraba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Sakuraba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blood Cell throws out a counter right but Sakuraba avoids it with no problem.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood Cell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blood Cell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakuraba's head backwards.
A jab from Blood Cell does it's job there.
Blood Cell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blood Cell throws a low kick, looking for Sakuraba's leg but Sakuraba calmly moves out of range.
Blood Cell connects with a high kick.
Blood Cell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakuraba is looking to counter the offense by Blood Cell and move into the clinch.
Blood Cell lands a hook that stumbles Sakuraba back into the cage. Blood Cell follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Sakuraba to the canvas! Blood Cell pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Sakuraba has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). White Blood Cell!
In his post fight interview, White Blood Cell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladera Hawthorne (ranked 1937 p4p, 256 weight class) and Harvey Smith (ranked 21991 p4p, 621 weight class). Hawthorne comes to the cage accompanied by Beef Rap. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ladera Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Hawthorne.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith 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.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Hawthorne tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harvey Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawthorne lands the left hand.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Hawthorne counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Hawthorne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawthorne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Ladera Hawthorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Hawthorne leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Hawthorne counters with a nice body shot.
Hawthorne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawthorne jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hawthorne.
Smith 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.
Smith throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
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!
Smith avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawthorne should have avoided that one.
Smith 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.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Hawthorne catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith sizes up Hawthorne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Hawthorne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Hawthorne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ladera Hawthorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Smith.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawthorne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Hawthorne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawthorne jabs at Smith's body.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawthorne sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Hawthorne.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hawthorne.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Hawthorne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hawthorne has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hawthorne throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ladera Hawthorne dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hawthorne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith looks for a takedown but Hawthorne sprawls well.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Hawthorne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Ladera Hawthorne is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawthorne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawthorne misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the head.
Hawthorne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawthorne counters with a left to the body.
Ladera Hawthorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Smith.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hawthorne. Smith shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots and misses
and Hawthorne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Hawthorne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawthorne swivels and escapes.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Hawthorne lands a body shot.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hawthorne seems unphased.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne lands a right hook to the body.
Hawthorne punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawthorne jabs at Smith's body.
Hawthorne connects with a body shot.
Hawthorne scores with a nice head shot.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawthorne pinned against the cage. Hawthorne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Hawthorne fights it but they end up in guard.
Hawthorne is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne continues to stall.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Hawthorne's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawthorne trying to control the position.
Hawthorne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawthorne trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Hawthorne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Hawthorne!
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith pulls Hawthorne in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawthorne from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawthorne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hawthorne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith pulls Hawthorne in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Can Factory inform us that Smith has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hawthorne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ladera Hawthorne dominated that second round.
That's time! Hawthorne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Hawthorne throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawthorne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawthorne is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawthorne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawthorne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawthorne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hawthorne lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head but Hawthorne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawthorne cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawthorne.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawthorne with a hook.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith shoots and misses
and Hawthorne counters with a nice body kick.
Ladera Hawthorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Smith.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawthorne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawthorne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawthorne counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a hook
and Hawthorne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawthorne, right into the meat.
Hawthorne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawthorne's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawthorne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawthorne cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawthorne finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Hawthorne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawthorne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawthorne scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawthorne.
Smith throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawthorne.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawthorne's guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
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!
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hawthorne is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawthorne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Hawthorne is working hard here to advance position.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hawthorne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith trying to control the position but Hawthorne is working away.
Hawthorne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hawthorne to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ladera Hawthorne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawthorne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ladera Hawthorne!
Our winner, Ladera Hawthorne, 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 Robin Roy (ranked 1167 p4p, 79 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 1709 p4p, 107 weight class). McCain has chosen Anywhere I Go as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
136 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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23
140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain works Roy's body with a nice hook.
Roy misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain just misses with a punch to the body.
Roy takes one to the side of the head.
Roy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain.
McCain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Roy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCain to the ground. Roy is now in McCain's guard.
McCain trying to control the position.
Roy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roy throwing strikes from guard but McCain blocks nicely.
McCain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Roy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roy passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCain wants to control but Roy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roy is trying to control the action in half guard but McCain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roy drops an elbow to the side of McCain's head.
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy is thwarting McCain's attempts to control the position.
Roy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Roy seems content to control.
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily.
Roy lands with a punch from half guard.
Roy is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
McCain is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roy trying to control the action but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roy pulls his head out easily.
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
Roy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCain's head.
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.
Roy is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
Roy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCain actively working from the bottom here.
Roy trying to control from McCain's half guard. McCain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Roy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
McCain is pulling down on Roy's head to control his posture.
Roy stands up over McCain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roy is in close to McCain's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roy is working McCain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roy working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
Roy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy stands and throws McCain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roy working the head and body with strikes.
McCain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roy.
McCain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Roy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roy is able to avoid easily.
Roy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Roy working the ground and pound from side control.
Roy cracks McCain with a big elbow.
Roy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Roy working away.
McCain regains half guard.
McCain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCain is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
Roy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roy is just content to waste time from the top position. McCain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy postures up and lands a big shot to McCain's brow.
Roy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCain's head.
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roy defends well.
Roy postures up and lands a big shot to McCain's brow.
Roy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robin Roy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roy works over McCain with some ground and pound from guard.
McCain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roy passes McCain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roy lands a nice short elbow.
Roy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roy is keen to just control but McCain is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roy lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Roy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roy is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roy works his way into side control.
Roy lands a nice forearm strike.
Roy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The strikes coming from Roy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCain tries to buck Roy off but Roy is having none of it.
Roy wants to control but McCain is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face as Roy controls the position.
Roy trying to control the position but McCain is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain can't do much from the bottom here.
Roy working the ground and pound.
McCain is not content to let Roy control the position.
You can see the frustration on McCain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roy working the ground and pound.
Roy cracks McCain with a big right hand but McCain just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCain keeps working.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Roy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Roy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCain. That did some damage!
Roy staying out of range there.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain misses with a body shot.
McCain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Roy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters with a stiff right hand.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCain, right into the meat.
Nice body punch from McCain.
McCain misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy throws a jab when McCain was well out of range.
Roy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain. Roy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roy misses with a hook
and McCain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
McCain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Roy as he checks the leg kick.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
McCain connects with a body shot.
Roy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roy landing some decent shots from guard.
Roy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCain's head.
McCain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCain can do to turn this around?
McCain keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
McCain working for a triangle but Roy defends it easily.
McCain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
John McCain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy chips away with some ground and pound.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roy content to stall in guard here.
Roy wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Roy is working McCain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Roy throwing strikes but missing.
Roy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCain is looking to reverse the position.
Roy lands a few punches from side control.
Robin Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy controlling the position from side mount.
Roy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Roy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
McCain sneaks back into half guard.
Roy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
Roy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCain looking for submissions off his back.
Roy trying to control the pace.
McCain is staying active underneath Roy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roy content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robin Roy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Roy!
After winning the bout, Robin Roy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Candy Van (ranked 4138 p4p, 448 weight class) and Nelson Quinteros (ranked 1859 p4p, 245 weight class). Nelson Quinteros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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31
179 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Candy Van!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nelson Quinteros!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinteros misses with the combination.
Van appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van shoots in but no luck this time.
Quinteros misses with a looping right.
Van changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quinteros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Quinteros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quinteros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van tries to counter by clinching up but Quinteros breaks away and moves out of range.
Quinteros throws a right and a left that Van avoids nicely.
Quinteros takes one to the chin there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van or perhaps it was just good defense by Quinteros, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Candy Van. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinteros throws a jab but it's blocked by Van.
Quinteros throws a right and a left that Van avoids nicely.
Quinteros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van circles away quickly and effectively.
Van tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quinteros manages to circle out of the way.
Van darts in looking for a takedown but Quinteros gets double underhooks and turns Van into the cage.
Van definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinteros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quinteros scores with a hook to the body. Van takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quinteros misses with a double jab.
Quinteros lands with a nice body punch.
Van darts in and clinches Quinteros up against the cage.
Quinteros breaks from the clinch.
Van closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Quinteros did well to prevent Van getting side control.
Quinteros keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Quinteros is refusing to be controlled, as Van sits in half guard.
Quinteros is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van decides to return to a standing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quinteros stuns Van with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quinteros lands a jab-cross combination.
Quinteros throws a right hand that Van ducks under and follows up with a left that Van also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Quinteros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quinteros misses with a body shot.
Quinteros throws a right hand that misses
and Van counters by clinching up.
Van can't get the takedown.
Quinteros scores with a shot to the side of Van's head.
Quinteros breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quinteros counters with a right hand to the body.
Quinteros scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quinteros throws a body shot but no joy.
Van is looking to clinch but Quinteros is avoiding it.
Quinteros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van.
Van takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Quinteros fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinteros swats away the attempt to clinch by Van.
Van shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinteros but Quinteros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quinteros throws out the jab.
Quinteros lands a big uppercut and Van crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van looks OK. Quinteros waves Van back to his feet!
Van 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!
Quinteros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quinteros wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Van is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson Quinteros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Van tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Quinteros is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Van buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Van!! Van is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Quinteros throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Quinteros!
An out of breath Nelson Quinteros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elazar Shalit (ranked 1209 p4p, 130 weight class) and Char Xiu (ranked 1755 p4p, 191 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Elazar Shalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Char Xiu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Xiu misses
and Shalit counters with an outside leg kick.
Shalit blocks a leg kick.
Shalit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xiu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiu.
Xiu flicks out a counter leg kick but Shalit steps away.
Shalit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiu.
Shalit scores with a nice strike.
Shalit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Xiu swings for the body but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit throws the kick towards the body but Xiu avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xiu.
Xiu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shalit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit throws a big counter combination but Xiu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shalit cracks Xiu with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shalit throws a body punch but Xiu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu looks to throw the jab but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shalit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Xiu tries to get set, Shalit tries to push him back and clinch up but Xiu manages to avoid the attempt.
Shalit lands a slapping body shot.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalit throws a head kick that Xiu semi-blocks.
Shalit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shalit scores with a punch to the head.
Xiu connects with a looping right hand.
Shalit slips under a jab from Xiu.
Xiu wants to slow Shalit down by chopping away at his legs.
Xiu connects with a body shot that sends Shalit's belly button to the back.
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!
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Xiu stuns Shalit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xiu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu tests Shalit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xiu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shalit lands a body shot.
Xiu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Xiu backs away, Shalit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Shalit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shalit takes a step back to recover.
Xiu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shalit's head.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Xiu connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiu throws out a leg kick but Shalit moves out of range and Xiu only half commits.
Xiu misses with a jab to the body
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Shalit.
Shalit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xiu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shalit.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
Xiu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xiu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shalit.
Xiu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shalit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Nice defenses there by Xiu.
Xiu takes one to the side of the head.
Xiu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shalit rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiu digs a good hook to Shalit's body.
Shalit throws a body punch but Xiu moves out of range.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiu throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shalit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit thumps Xiu with a low kick.
Xiu misses with a hook to the body
and Shalit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit misses with an uppercut.
Xiu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shalit missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shalit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shalit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xiu.
Xiu moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Xiu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shalit on the side of the head.
Shalit misses the shot to the body.
Xiu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiu moves out of range of the body kick from Shalit.
Xiu throws a push kick but Shalit slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
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.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiu.
Xiu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit tries to clinch up but Xiu circles away and keeps his distance.
Xiu digs a good body shot into Shalit's ribs.
Xiu misses with an uppercut.
Shalit moves out of range of the body kick.
Shalit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit cracks Xiu with an open hand slap.
Xiu throws a right hand that misses
and Shalit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shalit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shalit.
Shalit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiu misses with a head kick.
A cross from Xiu lands.
Xiu scores with a punch to the head.
Shalit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalit moves into the clinch.
Xiu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Xiu.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiu prevents a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shalit's efforts to push away.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Xiu blocks an uppercut.
Xiu struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Xiu misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Xiu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
Shalit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiu.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Xiu lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiu.
Shalit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiu scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shalit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shalit pushes Xiu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiu misses with a body punch.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiu controls his hands.
Shalit blocks an uppercut.
Xiu lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Xiu.
A head punch on the inside from Xiu fails to land.
Xiu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Xiu controls the action.
Shalit breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit lands a lovely overhand right.
Shalit avoids the head kick by Xiu.
Shalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shalit is out of range and Xiu settles back down.
Shalit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shalit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shalit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Shalit misses the target.
Shalit slips under a jab.
Xiu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xiu throws an off balance right hand
and Shalit counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiu misses with a hook. Shalit ducked under it nicely.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Char Xiu 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. This is the final round!
Xiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Shalit takes one to the side of the head.
Xiu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shalit.
Some wild striking there from Shalit.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Shalit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiu stuns Shalit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiu.
Xiu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu scores with a leg kick.
Xiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiu throws a chopping leg kick but Shalit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiu thows a leg kick but Shalit checks it
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit throws a sloppy body shot
and Xiu counters with a good low kick that Shalit was not able to check.
Xiu throws the kick towards the body but Shalit avoids it.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Xiu manages to avoid it.
Shalit looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Shalit as he connects with a hook.
Xiu throws a push kick but Shalit slaps the foot to one side.
Shalit scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shalit. Xiu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A slow jab from Shalit misses its intended target.
Xiu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shalit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiu.
Xiu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiu.
Xiu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shalit is out of range.
Shalit throws a looping overhand right but Xiu ducks down to avoid it.
Char Xiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shalit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiu throws a front kick aimed at Shalit's knee but Shalit avoids it well.
Shalit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shalit scores with a jab.
Xiu throws the left hand but Shalit avoids the punch easily.
Xiu avoids the body shot from Shalit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Shalit misses with a right hand
and Shalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shalit is just out of range.
Shalit with a hook.
Xiu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shalit slips a straight right by Xiu.
Xiu dodges the punch combination from Shalit.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Xiu throws an off balance right hand
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shalit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shalit throws a head kick that misses
and Xiu counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiu looks to land a body kick but Shalit moved away.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Xiu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shalit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Xiu misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Shalit misses its target.
Shalit misses with a body kick.
Xiu thows a leg kick but Shalit checks it
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalit takes a swing at Xiu's ribcage but misses.
Xiu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shalit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiu.
Xiu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shalit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiu misses with a body shot.
Xiu blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiu misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shalit misses the target.
A big left from Xiu misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shalit misses with a hook.
Xiu looks to throw a body kick
and Shalit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiu just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xiu blocks a head kick by Shalit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiu.
Xiu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shalit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shalit clobbers Xiu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiu tries to land a front kick but Shalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shalit blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Xiu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shalit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiu.
Xiu tries a quick counter leg kick but Shalit is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Char Xiu.
I think Xiu 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Romero (ranked 1570 p4p, 205 weight class) and Roy Roach (ranked 2102 p4p, 265 weight class). Roach has chosen Jump Around, House of Pain as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Roach!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Romero, as that shot connected.
Roach throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Roach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero staying out of range there.
It looked like Romero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Romero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Romero cracks a nice hook into Roach's ribs.
Roach misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Roach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero moves out of range as Roach throws a body kick.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Romero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Roach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romero jabs Roach to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Roach throws a combination that misses
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roach throws a body kick that misses
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roach throws a body kick that misses
and Romero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romero stalling.
Romero slips a nice elbow through Roach's hands, connecting with Roach's forehead.
Romero stalling.
Romero throwing shots but Roach is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Romero's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach trying to control here.
Roach throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Roach wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
Romero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Romero thows a huge punch but Roach dodges it nicely.
Romero is trying to work for a kimura but Roach is defending well.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Romero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roach misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Roach misses the target.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands with a nice combination. Roach backs away looking to recover.
Roach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero swings for the body but Roach moves out of range.
Roach misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
As Romero backs off Roach throws a huge counter combo but Romero manages to avoid it all.
Roach digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
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 Joel Romero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roach throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Romero is looking to wear down Roach with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Romero was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Roach misses with a body kick.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Roach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romero slips under a jab.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Roach throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roy Roach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roach throws a big shot that misses.
Romero is looking for a counter combo.
Roach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roach misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero jabs at Roach's body.
Romero moves out of range of the leg kick from Roach.
Romero swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romero misses with a takedown attempt - Roach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Roach.
Roy Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roach with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero shoots in and bounces Roach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom.
Romero is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero postures up and lands a big shot to Roach's brow.
Romero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Romero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero passes into half guard.
Romero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Roach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Roach lands a two punch combo.
Romero avoids a kick to the body.
Roach throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Roach throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Roach scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Roach scores with a nice head shot.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roach tries to land a front kick but Romero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Roach. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Roach
and Romero counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Romero holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romero has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roach tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Romero.
Romero stalling in the clinch but Roach improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero prevents a body shot from Roach.
Romero blocks a body shot from Roach.
Roach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roach is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roach.
Romero stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roach lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Romero slips under a jab from Roach.
Roach throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Roach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Roach throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roach.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Roach throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
Romero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roach throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Roach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roach misses with a right hand
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Roach throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
A little feinted left hand from Romero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roy Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero lands an overhand right.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Roach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roach connects with the punch.
Roach throws out a loose jab but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero darts in looking for a takedown but Roach gets double underhooks and turns Romero into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Roach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roach 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Roach!
Roy Roach opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 762 p4p, 103 weight class) and Jack Steel (ranked 1237 p4p, 150 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aorigele might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Steel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aorigele.
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Aorigele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
Aorigele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aorigele misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aorigele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aorigele closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Steel out cold! Steel corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Panda Aorigele!
A relieved looking Panda Aorigele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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