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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archie Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhodes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yah Trick Yah. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partridge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rhodes swivels and escapes.
Rhodes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Partridge shoots in but no luck this time.
Partridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhodes tries to avoid it but Partridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhodes to the ground. Rhodes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Partridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rhodes but Rhodes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rhodes stuffs the takedown attempt from Partridge. Partridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhodes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Partridge sprawls well initially but Rhodes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Partridge wants to control but Rhodes is keeping busy.
Rhodes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rhodes blocks the strikes from Partridge.
Rhodes blocks the strikes from Partridge.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partridge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Partridge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Partridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Partridge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partridge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhodes defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rhodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhodes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Partridge fails with the takedown
and Rhodes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhodes gets a clinch.
Partridge stalling in the clinch.
Partridge tries to land a knee to the head but Rhodes blocks with his arms.
Partridge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Partridge misses with a knee strike.
Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes slips a jab and a cross from Partridge.
Rhodes tries to clinch there but Partridge circles away.
Rhodes lands a two punch combo.
Partridge fails with the takedown
and Rhodes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Partridge won't be happy with that.
Partridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge is working hard here to advance position.
Partridge managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rhodes.
Partridge is trying to control Rhodes's posture but Rhodes avoids it.
Partridge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhodes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rhodes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rhodes tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Partridge tries for a takedown but Rhodes circles away easily
and Rhodes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Partridge!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partridge is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhodes trying to control but Partridge is having none of it.
Rhodes avoids the attempt from Partridge to control.
Partridge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Partridge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Partridge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Partridge actively working from the bottom here.
Rhodes trying to control the pace.
Partridge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rhodes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Partridge has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Rhodes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Partridge with a poor takedown
and Rhodes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Partridge's guard.
Partridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Partridge will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Partridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Partridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhodes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhodes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Partridge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Partridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Partridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Partridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhodes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Partridge has a closed guard, preventing Rhodes from standing up.
Rhodes stands up over Partridge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Partridge has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rhodes wants to control from the top but Partridge keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge working for a triangle but Rhodes defends it easily.
Partridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Partridge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Partridge has escaped and now he's on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhodes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Partridge controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Partridge wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Partridge is stalling in the full guard.
Partridge wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rhodes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partridge wants to control from the top but Rhodes keeps moving.
Daniel Rhodes has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Archie Partridge.
Partridge shoots and misses
and Rhodes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Partridge's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Partridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes wants to pass the guard but Partridge is keeping the position.
Partridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhodes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhodes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rhodes wants to stand but Partridge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Partridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhodes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Partridge won't be happy with that.
Rhodes working away.
Partridge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rhodes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Partridge is looking for a sweep. Rhodes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Partridge trying to control but Rhodes postures up.
Partridge has hold of Rhodes's hands but Rhodes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Partridge tries to get to full guard but Rhodes has control of the leg.
Partridge looking for submissions off his back.
Partridge is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Partridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rhodes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Partridge won't be happy with that.
Rhodes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Partridge sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Partridge gets back to half guard.
Partridge is not content to let Rhodes control the position.
Partridge missing with punches from the bottom.
Rhodes controlling the pace.
Partridge actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partridge gets full guard.
Partridge has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
Rhodes tries to stand but Partridge is controlling from the bottom.
Partridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhodes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Partridge looking to control but Rhodes passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge missing with punches from the bottom.
Rhodes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Partridge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Partridge trying to control but Rhodes postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Partridge with a poor takedown
and Rhodes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Partridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Partridge is working an open guard so Rhodes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Archie Partridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partridge tries to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Partridge!
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!
Partridge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Partridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rhodes pulls his head out easily.
Rhodes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Partridge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Partridge looking for submissions off his back.
Partridge flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but Partridge defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archie Partridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rhodes wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rhodes 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Daniel Rhodes!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Daniel Rhodes!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Daniel Rhodes!
Daniel Rhodes wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Tyroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Tyroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Beast's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Tyroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Beast!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Tyroon misses.
Beast swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyroon throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Beast coming out on top.
Beast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyroon's waist but Tyroon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beast off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beast is defended easily by Tyroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyroon stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Brad Tyroon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Beast.
Beast moves in looking to clinch but Tyroon pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyroon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyroon blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beast throws a hook to the side of Tyroon's head but Tyroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Tyroon as Beast shoots in.
Tyroon misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyroon looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Beast will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beast fails with the takedown.
Brad Tyroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyroon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyroon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beast is controlling him.
Tyroon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tyroon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyroon tries to get out of the position.
Beast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beast pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyroon is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beast not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beast won't allow Tyroon to get back to his feet.
Beast passes into half guard.
Beast performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyroon won't allow Beast to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tyroon is trying to stand up here but Beast is controlling him well.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marcus Beast.
Beast throws a low kick, looking for Tyroon's leg but Tyroon calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Beast 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!
Beast slips a straight right by Tyroon.
A lazy left from Beast finds it's target.
Beast misses with a jab to the body
and Tyroon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beast misses with a hook. Tyroon ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyroon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beast to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beast stays in close to Tyroon's body and controls the position.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyroon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyroon wants to get back to his feet but Beast is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beast passes Tyroon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beast moves into full mount! Tyroon won't be happy about that!
Beast controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beast unloads with some shots from mount but Tyroon bucks and avoids them well.
Beast controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beast winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Marcus Beast!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Marcus Beast!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Marcus Beast!
Marcus Beast wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valeniej Khardiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khardiov has chosen pc part klatka as his entrance music. Mikey Wolf had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Mikey Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valeniej Khardiov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Khardiov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wolf works to advance to full mount. Khardiov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khardiov just holding on.
Wolf lands a heavy elbow.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the head.
Wolf trying to control but Khardiov is having none of it.
Khardiov tries to improve his position but instead Wolf has taken his back!
Wolf is looking for the choke from the back position but Khardiov is controlling his hands well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khardiov covers up after that shot from Wolf.
Wolf has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Khardiov is defending well but eventually Wolf manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Khardiov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikey Wolf!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saint Kevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Montelongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Montelongo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saint Kevin's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saint Kevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Montelongo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montelongo tries to bum rush Kevin with a series of wild strikes but Kevin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kevin lands with a good body shot.
Jesse Montelongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kevin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Montelongo sprawls well. Montelongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kevin gets slowly back to his feet.
Montelongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montelongo swinging wildly here.
Montelongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montelongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kevin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montelongo misses with the head strike.
Kevin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Montelongo trying to control but Kevin is working from the bottom.
Montelongo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kevin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montelongois looking to pass into half guard but Kevin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kevin is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Montelongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montelongo wants to stand and escape but Kevin is having none of it.
Kevin stands up from Montelongo's guard - Kevin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kevin throws a head kick that half lands.
Kevin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kevin pushes Montelongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kevin jumps guard and drags Montelongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Montelongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kevin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kevin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kevin trying to keep a closed guard but Montelongo is proving a slippery customer.
Kevin is breathing heavily.
Montelongo trying to control but Kevin is working from the bottom.
Montelongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Montelongo looking to pass the guard.
Kevin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montelongo thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Montelongo misses.
Montelongo stuffs the takedown.
Montelongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montelongo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Montelongo trying to control from half guard but Kevin is working away.
Montelongo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kevin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montelongo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montelongo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montelongo prevents Kevin from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kevin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montelongo.
Montelongo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kevin defending well though.
Kevin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Montelongo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kevin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Montelongo swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montelongo misses with a double jab.
Kevin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montelongo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kevin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Montelongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kevin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montelongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kevin defends it nicely.
Kevin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kevin tries to clinch up but Montelongo circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Kevin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montelongo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kevin backs up against the cage.
A combination from Montelongo does no damage.
Montelongo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kevin tries to clinch up.
Kevin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montelongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kevin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kevin tries to clinch up but Montelongo circles away and keeps his distance.
Montelongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montelongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kevin.
Kevin lands a high kick!
A head kick by Montelongo misses
and Kevin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kevin blocks a head kick by Montelongo.
Montelongo misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kevin punishes Montelongo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevin moves into the clinch.
Kevin manages to pull guard.
Kevin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montelongo works over Kevin with some ground and pound from guard.
Montelongo is looking to work some ground and pound but Kevin has wrist control.
Kevin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Montelongo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montelongo being controlled here momentarily.
Montelongo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Montelongo forces his way into half guard.
Montelongo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kevin defends it well.
Kevin is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montelongo in particular looking to stall.
Kevin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Montelongo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Montelongo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Montelongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevin is looking for a sweep. Montelongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kevin tries for a takedown but Montelongo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Montelongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montelongo wants to clinch but Kevin slips to the side
and Kevin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kevin.
Kevin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Montelongo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montelongo trying to strike off his back.
Montelongo pushes Kevin off and gets back to his feet.
Montelongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Montelongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montelongo tries for a takedown but Kevin circles away easily
and Kevin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kevin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kevin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Montelongo is surviving well by controlling Kevin's body position as best he can.
Kevin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kevin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Montelongo for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You get the feeling that Montelongo really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Kevin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kevin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Montelongo.
Kevin feints and as Montelongo raises his hands in defense, Kevin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint Kevin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montelongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kevin is controlling him.
Kevin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Montelongo 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.
Kevin stops Montelongo from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevin gets to his feet - Montelongo follows without any prompting.
Kevin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kevin closes the distance and clinches.
Kevin has Montelongo pressed against the cage, preventing Montelongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Montelongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Montelongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kevin lands a takedown into guard.
Montelongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevin postures up and lands a big shot to Montelongo's brow.
Montelongo is looking to stand up but Kevin isn't so interested in that idea.
Montelongo keeping moving, preventing Kevin from controlling successfully.
Kevin won't allow Montelongo to get back to his feet.
Kevin is in close to Montelongo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montelongo wants to get back to his feet but Kevin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Montelongo lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevin misses with a takedown attempt
and Montelongo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Montelongo.
Kevin has his feet on Montelongo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kevin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montelongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kevin.
Montelongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kevin shoots for a takedown but Montelongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Montelongo.
Montelongo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Montelongo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevin misses with a wild combination.
Kevin misses with a takedown
and Montelongo counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saint Kevin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montelongo fails with the takedown
and Kevin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Montelongo fails to pull guard.
Kevin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Montelongo is trying to force a seperation but Kevin has the dominant position.
Kevin manages to pull guard.
Montelongo is looking to stand up but Kevin won't let him.
Kevin has Montelongo pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saint Kevin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kevin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Saint Kevin!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Saint Kevin!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Saint Kevin!
Saint Kevin wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beefheart has chosen Yellow Snow as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Alejandro Francisco has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alejandro Francisco seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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197 lbs
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25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Beefheart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco looks to land a combination but Beefheart avoids it well.
Beefheart rushes Francisco and presses him up against the cage.
Beefheart lands an elbow inside that Francisco shrugs off.
It looks like Alejandro Francisco has been cut.
Beefheart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Francisco is trying to break the clinch but Beefheart is controlling him.
Francisco is trying to break the clinch but Beefheart has him pressed against the cage.
Francisco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Francisco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beefheart tries to clinch there but Francisco circles away.
Francisco throws a series of punches but Beefheart avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Francisco misses.
Francisco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francisco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beefheart drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beefheart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beefheart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beefheart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Francisco keeping moving, preventing Beefheart from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart throws a strike but Francisco rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Francisco gets to his feet - Beefheart follows without any prompting.
Francisco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beefheart circles away quickly and effectively.
Beefheart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beefheart lands in his opponent's guard.
Beefheart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Beefheart content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Beefheart has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Francisco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beefheart sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beefheart throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beefheart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Francisco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beefheart.
Beefheart content to stall in guard here.
Francisco keeping full guard, as Beefheart tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beefheart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beefheart working the ground and pound but Francisco is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Beefheart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Francisco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Francisco throws a right and a left that Beefheart avoids nicely.
Beefheart rushes Francisco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beefheart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Francisco blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Francisco breaks from the clinch.
Beefheart rushes Francisco and presses him up against the cage.
Francisco is trying to break free.
Francisco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beefheart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Francisco's efforts to push away.
Beefheart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Francisco does no damage.
Francisco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francisco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beefheart dodges the punch combination from Francisco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart closes the distance and clinches.
Francisco breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beefheart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Francisco tries to break the clinch but Beefheart is controlling the position.
Francisco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beefheart breaks the clinch.
Beefheart moves into range and clinches up with Francisco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco is trying to break free.
Beefheart breaks the clinch.
Beefheart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beefheart moves out of range of the strikes.
Francisco throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Francisco misses its intended target.
Beefheart works over Francisco's head and body with a nice combination.
Beefheart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Francisco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beefheart has Francisco pushed against the cage.
Beefheart with a knee to the head.
Beefheart is pushing Francisco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Beefheart lands a nice knee to the body.
Beefheart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Francisco avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Francisco as Beefheart tries to tie him up.
Beefheart tries a knee to the head but Francisco blocks it.
Francisco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beefheart tries to land knees in the clinch but Francisco avoids the damage to the body.
Beefheart lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Francisco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beefheart.
Beefheart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Francisco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beefheart lands an elbow that stopped Francisco in his tracks for a moment.
Beefheart dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beefheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Francisco throws a combination that misses
and Francisco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francisco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beefheart lands a nice shot that snaps Francisco's head back.
Alejandro Francisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beefheart instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Francisco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beefheart manages to break the clinch.
Beefheart instigates a clinch.
Beefheart breaks the clinch.
Beefheart throws a combination. Francisco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Beefheart has Francisco up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beefheart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beefheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco throws a combination that misses
and Beefheart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beefheart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Francisco.
Beefheart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beefheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Francisco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beefheart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beefheart tries to clinch but Francisco is having none of it.
Francisco misses with a combination
and Beefheart counters with a nice uppercut.
Beefheart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alejandro Francisco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefheart throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beefheart gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beefheart is struggling to control the position.
Francisco blocks an elbow strike.
Francisco tries to circle away but Beefheart has him pinned against the cage.
Beefheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Francisco keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart moves into range and clinches up with Francisco.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beefheart landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Beefheart breaks the clinch.
Beefheart moves into range and clinches up with Francisco.
Beefheart stalling in the clinch but Francisco improves position.
Francisco tries to break the clinch but Beefheart is controlling the position.
Francisco working hard to break the clinch.
Francisco being controlled against the cage.
Francisco misses with a knee strike.
Francisco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beefheart manages to break the clinch.
Beefheart stalks Francisco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Francisco's face. Francisco staggers backwards, shaken.
Francisco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beefheart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francisco takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Francisco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beefheart content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beefheart breaks the clinch.
Beefheart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francisco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Beefheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alejandro Francisco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Beefheart gets a clinch.
Francisco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beefheart taking a breather.
Francisco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beefheart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Beefheart keeps control of Francisco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.
Beefheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francisco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Beefheart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Francisco thinking.
Francisco gets caught flat footed, as Beefheart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beefheart postures up in Francisco's guard and throws a big left but Francisco blocks it.
Francisco keeping full guard, as Beefheart tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beefheart is pushing down on Francisco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Francisco is fighting to maintain full guard but Beefheart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beefheart is looking to stall here but Francisco recovers full guard.
Beefheart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Beefheart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Francisco's guard.
Beefheart throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beefheart controlling the pace.
Francisco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beefheart.
Beefheart is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beefheart seems to be working for a kimura but Francisco defends the submission attempt.
Beefheart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Beefheart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beefheart 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Captain Beefheart!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Captain Beefheart!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Captain Beefheart!
Captain Beefheart wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bada Bada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owens comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed- Inside the Fire. Bada has chosen The Prodigy Warriors Dance as his entrance music. Bada Bada has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roman Owens's chin.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bada Bada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Owens jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Owens throws a series of punches but Bada avoids them all with ease.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Bada throws a low kick but Owens avoids it.
Bada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Bada misses its intended target.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bada.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens looks to land a combination but Bada avoids it well.
Bada throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens misses with a series of wild punches.
Owens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens slips under a jab from Bada.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bada avoids the head kick by Owens.
Bada cracks Owens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bada throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Bada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roman Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Owens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bada.
Bada scores with a punch to the head.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owens throws a series of punches but Bada moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a series of punches but Bada moves out of range.
Jab from Owens.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roman Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bada Bada.
Owens looks to land a combination but Bada avoids it well.
Bada shoots in for a double leg but Owens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bada dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Owens is looking to clinch but Bada is avoiding it.
Bada swats away the attempt to clinch by Owens.
Bada moves out of range of the leg kick from Owens.
Owens is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Bada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Owens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Owens as Bada shoots in.
Owens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Owens throws a series of punches but Bada avoids them all with ease.
Bada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Owens circles away.
Bada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Bada.
Bada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bada throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Bada dives in and grabs Owens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes down on Bada's head and hops out.
Bada sizes up Owens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a right hand that Bada ducks under and follows up with a left that Bada also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Bada misses
and Owens counters by clinching up.
Bada wants to get back to striking at distance but Owens won't allow it.
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bada avoids the head kick by Owens.
Bada throws a series of punches but Owens moves out of range.
Bada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Bada does it's job there.
Bada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bada throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bada throws a big shot that misses.
Owens lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bada throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bada Bada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bada counters with a series of strikes. Owens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Owens throws a head kick but Bada moves out of range.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bada Bada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bada looks to throw the jab but Owens is out of range.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bada.
Owens scores with a three punch combo!
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Bada moves out of range easily.
Owens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bada. That snapped Owens's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bada slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
Owens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bada.
Bada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owens lands a head kick!
Bada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Owens lands a two punch combo.
Bada misses with a takedown
and Owens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Owens.
Bada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Owens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bada backwards.
Bada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bada can't get the takedown.
Roman Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bada Bada.
Owens breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with a double jab
and Bada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bada misses with a combination
and Owens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Owens lands a head shot.
Bada dodges the punch combination from Owens.
Owens throws a series of strikes that have Bada backpedaling.
Bada throws out a loose jab but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Owens is trying to defend but Bada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens is trying to stand up here but Bada is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Owens wants to get back to his feet.
Owens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bada.
Bada content to control rather than advance.
Bada works his way into full mount!
Bada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Owens has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Owens trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Bada working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Owens turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bada off and cradles Owens's limp body as Bada celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bada Bada!
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