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MMM 24: Marciano vs. Andazola PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and derek hightower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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280 lbs
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271 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, derek hightower!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison tries to clinch up but hightower circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
hightower fails with a takedown attempt.
hightower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamison scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison tries to clinch but hightower is having none of it.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but hightower swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jamison throws a body punch but hightower moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison tries to clinch up but hightower circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Jamison blocks the leg kick.
Jamison throws a good cross that connects.
hightower tries to clinch up but Jamison circles away and keeps his distance.
hightower slips under a jab from Jamison.
Cole Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
hightower takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like derek hightower has been cut.
Jamison missing with knees to the body.
hightower is trying to drag Jamison to the mat but Jamison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cole Jamison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of derek hightower.
Jamison looking to throw knees to the head but hightower is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison has hightower pressed against the cage.
hightower looking for a takedown.
Jamison misses with a knee strike.
Jamison taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jamison gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Jamison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jamison's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jamison for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jamison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. hightower is defending well for now.
Jamison effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cole Jamison.
Jamison gets a clinch.
Jamison tries a knee to the head but hightower blocks it.
hightower is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jamison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
hightower is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Jamison.
hightower tries for a takedown. No joy.
hightower looks gassed!
Jamison misses with a knee to the head.
Jamison with a knee to the head.
Jamison has hightower pressed against the cage.
Jamison looking to throw knees to the head but hightower is blocking nicely.
hightower has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison with a knee to the head.
Jamison looking to throw knees to the head but hightower is blocking nicely.
hightower throws a head punch that misses.
Jamison has hightower pressed against the cage.
Jamison throws a knee to the head but misses.
hightower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jamison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jamison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamison stalling against the cage.
Jamison tries to land a knee to the head but hightower blocks with his arms.
Jamison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jamison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jamison looking to throw knees to the head but hightower is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Jamison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on derek hightower's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
hightower keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamison lands a nice looking body shot.
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison tries to clinch up
and hightower decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jamison's guard.
Jamison lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for hightower!
Jamison controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hightower is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jamison content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
hightower is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jamison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamison'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.
Jamison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as hightower is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison content just to control the position here.
hightower manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cole Jamison.
Jamison tries to clinch but hightower moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
hightower lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jamison circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole Jamison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
hightower keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamison tries to clinch but hightower is having none of it.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jamison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Jamison.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Jamison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on derek hightower's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jamison cracks a nice hook into hightower's ribs.
Jamison tries to clinch but hightower is having none of it.
Jamison throws a right hand that hightower ducks under and follows up with a left that hightower also avoids with ease.
hightower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jamison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
hightower misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hightower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
hightower closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jamison to the mat! Jamison manages to get full guard.
Jamison wants to sweep here but hightower controlling him for the moment.
Jamison pulls hightower in close to prevent any damage.
hightower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
hightower throwing strikes from guard but Jamison blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
hightower throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jamison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
hightower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison has his hands on hightower's head, controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jamison throws a right and a left that hightower avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from hightower.
Jamison wants to clinch up but hightower keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison cracks a nice hook into hightower's ribs.
The fighters circling - hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
hightower swings for the body but Jamison moves out of range.
Jamison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from hightower.
Jamison stuffs the takedown attempt from hightower. hightower gets slowly back to his feet.
hightower keeps the fight on the outside.
hightower misses with a takedown attempt - Jamison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamison.
Jamison lands with a nice combination. hightower backs away looking to recover.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch but hightower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Jamison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
derek hightower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
hightower tries to bum rush Jamison with a series of wild strikes but Jamison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison tries to clinch but hightower is having none of it.
A cross from Jamison lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Jamison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jamison, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Jamison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Germone Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Xavier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Germone Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xavier's waist but Xavier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simpson off to one side.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xavier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Simpson is looking to clinch but Xavier is avoiding it.
Xavier dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Xavier goes for an armbar but Simpson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Simpson.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xavier is on top in guard.
Xavier wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simpson is keeping the position for now.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson is pulling down on Xavier's head. It's preventing any offense from Xavier, at least for the moment.
Xavier passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xavier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xavier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Xavier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xavier thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Xavier is looking for a kimura here.
Xavier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Simpson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Simpson looks gassed!
Xavier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xavier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xavier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simpson!
Xavier unloads with some shots from mount but Simpson bucks and avoids them well.
Xavier controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier fails to advance to Simpson's back.
Xavier thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Xavier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape.
Xavier working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay.
Xavier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Xavier 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.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xavier tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xavier to the ground. Xavier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Germone Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Simpson throws a right hand that Xavier ducks under and follows up with a left that Xavier also avoids with ease.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xavier.
Simpson struggling a bit here.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
Xavier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Simpson parries the strikes from Xavier easily there. Xavier is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Simpson to escape.
Xavier tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well.
An elbow from Xavier crashes against the mat.
Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Xavier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier has an Americana. Simpson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Xavier is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Xavier hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Angel Xavier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tekturo Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIco Marlazonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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196 lbs
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184 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tekturo Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, RIco Marlazonez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marlazonez wants to control but Khan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khan is thwarting Marlazonez's attempts to control the position.
Khan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khan connects with a nice short shot to Marlazonez's temple.
Khan trying to control the action but Marlazonez is working from the bottom.
Marlazonez is looking to improve his position.
Khan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlazonez missing with punches from the bottom.
Khan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Khan working Marlazonez over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlazonez taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Marlazonez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Khan with the ground and pound from mount.
Marlazonez is rocked!
Khan is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Marlazonez goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tekturo Khan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dorian Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
Smith pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Walker tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker blocking the ground and pound.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walker is looking to escape.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
Smith throws some wild stikes that Walker manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Walker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith wants to finish this one by submission but Walker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Smith.
Smith looking to control but Walker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Walker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Walker and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Smith up.
Walker throwing damaging strikes from the back! Smith could be in trouble here!
Walker lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Even with his hooks in, Walker manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Walker misses with punches from the back.
Smith breaks Walker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walker won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Walker won't be happy with that.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Walker, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roland Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walker.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Walker throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.
Walker slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Walker prevents Smith from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Walker advancing to mount.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Walker slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roland Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Walker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walker tries to get out of the position.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Walker trying to control here.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working.
Walker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walker is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Walker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Walker has worked his arm free - good work by Walker!
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Walker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Walker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Walker.
Walker can't escape the position.
Smith tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Walker reaches up to try and control the position but Smith seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Walker rolls and tries to escape and now Smith has his back!
Walker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Walker staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith looking to break Walker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Walker tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Walker right now.
Walker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker trying to control but not successfully.
Walker tries to escape the position.
Smith really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Walker.
Smith controlling well, preventing Walker from escaping the position.
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith has managed to slip his arm under Walker's chin. This could be all over... yep, Walker is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roland Smith!
Roland Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Andazola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by REDEMPTION SONG. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Andazola!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andazola.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andazola.
Andazola throws a series of punches but Marciano moves out of range.
Andazola throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marciano tries to land a leg kick but Andazola saw it coming and moves away.
Andazola lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Andazola.
Wayde Andazola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andazola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marciano needs to keep his hands up - Andazola had a free shot at his head there.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano throws a combination. Andazola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Wayde Andazola has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano punishes Andazola's body with a nice straight punch.
Andazola looks gassed!
Andazola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andazola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano throws a series of strikes that have Andazola backpedaling.
Marciano works Andazola's body with a nice hook.
Marciano lands with a good body shot.
Marciano scores with a body shot.
Andazola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andazola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andazola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andazola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Marciano.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Marciano.
Marciano lands a big head kick that sends Andazola tumbling to the mat! Marciano takes a step backwards and waves Andazola back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Andazola is rocked!
Andazola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Andazola is still on wobbly legs! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano is looking to wear down Andazola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano throws a monster overhand right that drops Andazola! Marciano follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Marciano!
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