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RFC 1:Young Guns PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mos Def - I Against I. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fritz Lukens!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Floyd as he jumps to the side.
Lukens has a takedown stuffed.
Lukens misses with a double jab.
Floyd wants to clinch up but Lukens keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Floyd as Lukens shoots in.
Jimi Floyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fritz Lukens.
Lukens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lukens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lukens prevents Floyd from standing back up.
Lukens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Floyd is trying to stand back up but Lukens is controlling him
Floyd pushes Lukens off but Lukens dives into side control.
Floyd wants to get back to his feet.
Floyd is breathing heavily.
Floyd is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lukens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lukens tries to get out of the position.
Floyd wants to get back to his feet but Lukens drags him back down.
Lukens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lukens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Floyd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Floyd is trying to buck Lukens off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens wants to control but Floyd is keeping him busy.
Floyd tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Floyd is trying to stand up.
Lukens is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lukens extends the arm and Floyd is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fritz Lukens!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renzo Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
Creed wants to clinch but Rizzo slips to the side
and Rizzo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rizzo.
Rizzo blocks an elbow strike from Creed.
Rizzo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Creed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rizzo scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Victor Creed has been cut.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Creed.
Rizzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creed gets a takedown into half guard.
Rizzo wants to control but Creed is keeping busy.
Creed works his way into side control.
Rizzo prevents Creed from improving position.
Creed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rizzo gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo is trying to maintain the position but Creed is very close to passing his half guard.
Rizzo tries to roll over but Creed keeps him under control.
Creed is trying to control the action in half guard but Rizzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rizzo is looking to improve his position.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Rizzo is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rizzo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Creed is out of range and Rizzo settles back down.
Rizzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Creed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rizzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Creed counters with a single leg into guard. Rizzo didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Rizzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Creed is one step ahead there.
Creed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rizzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Creed wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving.
Creed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rizzo looks gassed!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rizzo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rizzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rizzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Creed.
Creed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rizzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rizzo tries a knee to the head but Creed blocks it.
Creed tries to land knees in the clinch but Rizzo avoids the damage to the body.
Creed jumps guard.
Creed trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzo is proving a slippery customer.
Creed throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Creed has an active guard here but Rizzo has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rizzo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Creed can't escape the position.
Creed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Creed is trying desperately to improve position.
Creed tries to hold on but Rizzo postures up.
Creed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Creed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Creed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rizzo as he avoids it easily.
Rizzo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rizzo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Creed has Rizzo in his guard.
Rizzo wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Creed's closed guard. He's half up but Creed has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Creed pivots and extends the arm, Rizzo falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Creed! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Creed!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutecki comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutecki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaze throws a series of punches but Rutecki moves out of range.
Rutecki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutecki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blaze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blaze lands in his opponent's guard.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutecki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutecki wants to stand but Blaze is controlling the position.
Rutecki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blaze on the ground.
Blaze gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rutecki tries to clinch up but Blaze circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutecki wants to clinch up but Blaze keeps it at a distance.
Blaze shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Rutecki.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blaze misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki landing knees to the body.
Rutecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blaze.
Rutecki is trying to break free.
Blaze pulls guard.
Blaze trying to control the position.
Blaze wants to stand up but Rutecki is controlling him.
Blaze looks gassed!
Blaze working for a triangle but Rutecki defends it easily.
Rutecki trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rutecki is looking to stand up but Blaze won't let him.
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.
Rutecki wants to stand and escape but instead Blaze has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Rutecki wriggles free and stands up.
Blaze tries to clinch but Rutecki is having none of it.
Blaze tries to keep at a distance but Rutecki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutecki lands a damaging elbow.
Blaze dodges an elbow strike from Rutecki.
Blaze gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rutecki regains guard.
Blaze throws a strike but Rutecki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing Rutecki from standing up.
Rutecki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Blaze, up you get!
Rutecki gets caught flat footed, as Blaze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze drops back looking for a leg! Rutecki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutecki manages to kick Blaze off! Blaze jumps back into Rutecki's guard.
Rutecki is looking to stand up but Blaze isn't so interested in that idea.
Blaze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaze is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blaze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutecki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blaze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rutecki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rutecki has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Rutecki preventing the sweep.
Blaze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutecki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rutecki tries to stand but Blaze is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Blaze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blaze tries to clinch but Rutecki moves away
and Rutecki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rutecki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rutecki tries to clinch
and Blaze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rutecki won't be happy with that.
Blaze lands a few punches from side control.
Rutecki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rutecki struggling a bit here.
Rutecki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rutecki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rutecki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
Rutecki is looking to escape.
Blaze tries to pass to full mount but Rutecki defends it.
Blaze working over Rutecki with some ground and pound. Rutecki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Blaze.
Blaze with the ground and pound from mount.
Blaze is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rutecki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blaze in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blaze is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutecki as he avoids it easily.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutecki moves in looking to clinch but Blaze pushes him off.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki shoots and misses
and Blaze counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rutecki's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutecki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnny Blaze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaze gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blaze moves in looking to clinch but Rutecki pushes him off.
Rutecki is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Blaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutecki.
Blaze feints and as Rutecki raises his hands in defense, Blaze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blaze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rutecki's head.
Rutecki controls Blaze momentarily but Blaze frees himself.
Blaze stops Rutecki from standing up.
Rutecki keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
Blaze stops Rutecki from standing up.
Blaze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki wants to stand and escape but Blaze is having none of it.
Blaze lands a couple of digs.
Blaze advances position into side control!
Blaze is chipping away with strikes.
Rutecki is looking for a sweep.
Blaze tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blaze tries to advance to mount but Rutecki instead regains half guard.
Blaze is looking for a kimura but Rutecki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blaze to get the leverage.
Rutecki wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blaze tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rutecki controls his leg.
Rutecki is trying to stand back up but Blaze is controlling him
Blaze is looking for a kimura but Rutecki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blaze to get the leverage.
Rutecki looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rutecki is looking to clinch but Blaze is avoiding it.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutecki as he jumps to the side.
Dexter Rutecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Blaze.
Rutecki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaze throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutecki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blaze!
Blaze can't escape the position.
Rutecki controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutecki tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Rutecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaze.
Blaze has managed to clinch.
Blaze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruteckis head.
Rutecki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Blaze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rutecki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Rutecki.
Rutecki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rutecki.
Blaze pulls guard.
Blaze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rutecki won't allow Blaze to sweep him here.
Blaze lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rutecki!
Blaze stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blaze is looking to work some ground and pound but Rutecki has wrist control.
Blaze throwing strikes from guard but Rutecki blocks nicely.
Rutecki trying to control the position.
Blaze decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Blaze tries for a takedown but Rutecki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rutecki throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze shoots in but Rutecki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dexter Rutecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Blaze.
Rutecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutecki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blaze misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutecki counters by clinching up.
Rutecki tries a knee to the head but Blaze blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blaze lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutecki tries to pull guard but Blaze won't allow it.
Blaze prevents Rutecki from breaking the clinch.
Blaze pulls guard.
Rutecki is sitting in close to Blaze's body. Blaze has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rutecki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rutecki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Blaze.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Blaze!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dax MaCauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dax MaCauley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaCauley blocks a head kick by Black.
Black looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Black stalks MaCauley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MaCauley's face. MaCauley staggers backwards, shaken.
Black throws a right hand that MaCauley ducks under and follows up with a left that MaCauley also avoids with ease.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Black looks to land a body kick but MaCauley moved away.
Black lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as MaCauley backs up against the cage.
Black throws a right and a left that MaCauley avoids nicely.
Black dances in with a quick combination. MaCauley is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Black snaps MaCauley's head back. MaCauley stumbles backwards against the cage. Black steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with MaCauley's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. MaCauley just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Black!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foot Action (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foot Action has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Marcel Mercier!
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, Foot Action!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercier feints and as Action raises his hands in defense, Mercier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mercier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mercier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercier wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
Action throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier is looking to take a break and control but Action is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mercier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mercier tries for a kimura but Action is defending well.
Mercier trying to control the position but Action is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Action is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mercier is controlling him well.
Mercier postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mercier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mercier wants to control but Action is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier is putting a hurting on Action here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mercier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Action, who protects the arm well.
Mercier is breathing heavily.
Mercier tries to advance to mount but Action denies him.
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.
Action tries to escape but Mercier is in control.
Mercier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Action rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mercier's guard! Nice work there by Action!
Mercier is looking for a triangle but Action pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Action wanted to stand there but Mercier had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Mercier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mercier throws a head kick that misses.
Mercier lands the left hand.
Action checks a leg kick.
Mercier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Action.
Action gets caught flat footed, as Mercier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mercier wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
Mercier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mercier throws a strike but Action rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mercier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mercier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Action's guard.
Mercier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Action looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercier is one step ahead there.
Mercier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercier advances position into side control!
Mercier misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mercier cracks Action with a big elbow.
Mercier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Action is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Action manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mercier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mercier is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Action is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcel Mercier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fenny Klorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chilo Menga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenny Klorian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fenny Klorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chilo Menga!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menga doesn't manage to clinch there - Klorian circles away.
Menga shoots in and drives through. Klorian sprawls well.
Klorian throws a head kick that misses.
Klorian throws a head kick that misses.
Chilo Menga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klorian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Klorian lands but Menga takes it in his stride.
Menga is rocked!
It looks like Chilo Menga has been cut.
Menga looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klorian gets caught flat footed, as Menga shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Klorian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menga is one step ahead there.
Menga looking to pass the guard.
Menga is sitting in close to Klorian's body. Klorian has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Menga is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Menga is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Klorian.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fenny Klorian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lex Van Dam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade blocks a jab.
Spade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Dam dodges the punch combination from Spade.
Some wild striking there from Spade.
Van Dam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Van Dam wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Van Dam preventing the sweep.
Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spade can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Dam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spade actively working from the bottom here.
Van Dam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spade is just riding it out for now. Van Dam eventually gives up the hold.
Spade is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Van Dam pulls his head out easily.
Spade is pressing down on Van Dam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Van Dam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spade looks gassed!
Van Dam stands up over Spade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van Dam trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Van Dam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Dam passes Spade's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Dam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van Dam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spade can't escape the position.
Van Dam wants to control the pace but Spade is squirming around nicely.
Van Dam landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Van Dam.
Spade tries to reverse the position but Van Dam maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Van Dam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade is squirming around, avoiding Van Dam's attempts to control the action.
Spade tries to buck Van Dam off but he can't manage it.
Spade gets back to half guard.
Spade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spade tries to roll over but Van Dam keeps him under control.
Spade tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Spade actively working from the bottom here.
Spade gets full guard.
Van Dam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade is looking for a triangle but Van Dam pushes his legs off easily.
Spade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Dam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Dam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Dam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Dam throws a big right hand that misses.
Spade working for a triangle but Van Dam defends it easily.
Van Dam trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade wants to sweep here but Van Dam controlling him for the moment.
Van Dam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Dam trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam pushing down on Spade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Dam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Dam slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Dam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spade!
Spade prevents Van Dam from taking his back.
Spade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Dam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Van Dam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Dam is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spade is surviving well by controlling Van Dam's body position as best he can.
Spade flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Van Dam tries to control but Spade wriggling away.
Van Dam prevents Spade from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Spade will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Dam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lex Van Dam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Dam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now.
Van Dam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Dam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Dam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spade working for a triangle but Van Dam defends it easily.
Van Dam passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Dam trying to control the action but Spade is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam seems to be working for a kimura but Spade defends the submission attempt.
Spade regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Dam cracks Spade with a solid left hand.
Van Dam landing with the ground and pound.
Van Dam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Dam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Dam wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Van Dam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Dam passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Dam works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam looking for a guillotine from mount but Spade is having none of it.
Spade regains half guard.
Van Dam wants to take a breather but Spade is having none of it.
Van Dam seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Van Dam there.
Van Dam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spade defends it well.
Van Dam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van Dam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spade is just riding it out for now. Van Dam eventually gives up the hold.
Van Dam drops an elbow to the side of Spade's head.
Van Dam trying to control from half guard but Spade is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spade's head.
Van Dam prevents Spade from improving his position.
Van Dam is looking for a kimura but Spade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Dam to get the leverage.
Van Dam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spade wants to improve his position but Van Dam is controlling well.
Spade works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spade has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Van Dam should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Spade has tightened it up now! Van Dam should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Spade!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Novikov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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206 lbs
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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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, Colin Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Novikov passes into half guard.
Jacobs gets back to full guard.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Novikov preventing the sweep.
Novikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Jacobs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Novikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobs wants to stand up but Novikov is controlling the position.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Novikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Novikov defending well though.
Novikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Novikov keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Novikov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Novikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Novikov drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jacobs as the two fighters clinch.
Novikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Novikov looks gassed!
A short right from Jacobs on the inside.
Jacobs lands an uppercut.
Jacobs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Novikov goes for a takedown attempt but Jacobs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacobs connects with the punch.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jacobs duly obliges.
Novikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colin Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Novikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Novikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs pushes Novikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs gets through Novikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the side of Novikov's head.
Jacobs pushes Novikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Novikov can't get the takedown.
Jacobs scores with a shot to the side of Novikov's head.
Jacobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novikov can't get the takedown.
Jacobs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novikov backwards.
Jacobs is leaning against Novikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novikov pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novikov is on top in guard.
Novikov trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Novikov works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Novikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacobs being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Novikov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Novikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Novikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but Novikov is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs is really struggling to control Novikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Novikov trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Novikov wants to clinch but Jacobs slips to the side
and Jacobs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novikov blocks an uppercut.
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.
Novikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacobs or not.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Novikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Novikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobs. No joy for Novikov on that attempt.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Novikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Novikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Novikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jacobs misses with a punch to the body.
Novikov breaks the clinch.
Novikov scores a takedown into full mount!
Novikov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jacobs looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs tries to reverse the position but Novikov maintains control.
Jacobs taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergei Novikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Novikov is out of range.
Novikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Colin Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Jacobs there.
A punch lands to the side of Novikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacobs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobs connects with a nice looking jab.
Novikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Novikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacobs circles away.
Novikov wants to clinch
and Jacobs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jacobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Jacobs tries to land a knee to the head but Novikov blocks with his arms.
A short right from Jacobs.
Jacobs tries to land knees in the clinch but Novikov avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jacobs trying to land knees to the body.
Novikov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs pushes Novikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Novikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects.
Colin Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobs throws a shot to the body.
Jacobs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jacobs.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Novikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Colin Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Novikov.
Jacobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Novikov controls his hands.
Jacobs gets through Novikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jacobs.
A short right from Jacobs.
Good body shot from Jacobs.
Nice body punch from Jacobs - that landed with a thud.
Novikov is stalling here.
Jacobs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Novikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jacobs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Novikov is keeping busy.
Jacobs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Novikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Novikov breaks the clinch.
Novikov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Novikov wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Novikov wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Novikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Novikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs is pulling down on Novikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Novikov, at least for the moment.
Jacobs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jacobs, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Novikov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
Novikov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Novikov thinking.
Jacobs cracks Novikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobs tests Novikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacobs's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jacobs duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobs. No joy for Novikov on that attempt.
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through Novikov's defenses.
Jacobs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Novikov is avoiding it.
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jacobs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Novikov. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Jacobs finds it's target.
Novikov has managed to clinch.
Jacobs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Novikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jacobs or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Jacobs.
Novikov looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novikov.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacobs.
Novikov throws a hook but Jacobs blocks it.
Jacobs lands a two punch combo.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Colin Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Novikov backs up against the cage.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Novikov is working for takedown but Jacobs is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Jacobs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jacobs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novikov on the side of the head.
Novikov shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Novikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Novikov walks into a jab.
Novikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacobs instigates a clinch.
Novikov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jacobs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Colin Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Novikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Jacobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacobs prevents the takedown attempt.
Novikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jacobs prevents it.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Novikov has Jacobs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacobs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Novikov keeps control of Jacobs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacobs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Novikov misses with a body punch.
Jacobs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Novikov has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Novikov manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a head kick but Novikov moves out of range.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jacobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs clinches but Novikov breaks the clinch
and Novikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Novikov trying to mount his opponent but Jacobs defends it.
Jacobs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Novikov sits in half guard.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Jacobs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs pushes Novikov off and gets back to his feet.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Novikov tightens his grip and picks Jacobs up, before dumping him to the ground. Jacobs manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Novikov from controlling successfully.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Novikov postures up.
Novikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Novikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Novikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacobs, who protects the arm well.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is working hard here to advance position.
Novikov working away.
Jacobs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jacobs is just content to waste time from the top position. Novikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
Novikov trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs landing some decent shots from guard.
Novikov has momentary wrist control but Jacobs slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
Novikov wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs lands a couple of digs.
Novikov striking off his back.
Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Novikov has control of Jacobs's left arm, preventing Jacobs from doing any damage.
Novikov is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novikov is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Novikov has his hands on Jacobs's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A punch lands to the side of Novikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Novikov tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Novikov shoots in and drives through. Jacobs sprawls well.
Novikov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Jacobs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Colin Jacobs.
I think Jacobs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Colin Jacobs!
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