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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenata Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Takahashi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come to Daddy - Aphex Twin. Sen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let It Rock. Jin Sen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenata Takahashi!
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, Jin Sen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen sends Takahashi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sen is motioning to the referee to let Takahashi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Takahashi is rocked!
Sen drops Takahashi with a naaaaasty hook - Takahashi is in real trouble here! Sen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Sen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name - Fort Minor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lao's choice of entrance music: Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws a body kick that misses.
Gamble misses with a body shot.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Gamble does it's job there.
Lao is rocked!
It looks like Kung Lao has been cut.
Gamble slow jab from Lao misses its intended target.
Lao is still on wobbly legs! Can Gamble finish him?
Gamble closes the distance looking for a takedown. Gamble picks Lao up and slams him brutally to the floor. Lao is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Chase Gamble!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ebanij Nasos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Military Soviet Hymn . Mussolini has chosen You gonna git bombed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebanij Nasos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasos sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mussolini to the ground! Nasos dives into full mount looking to finish!
Mussolini is rocked!
It looks like San Lucas Mussolini has been cut.
Nasos quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nasos but it's paid off an Mussolini is forced to tap! Nice work by Nasos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ebanij Nasos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franjy Izgrate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beleg Kutalion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izgrate's entrance music is Sail. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Franjy Izgrate has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Franjy Izgrate seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franjy Izgrate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beleg Kutalion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izgrate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutalion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Izgrate's waist but Izgrate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kutalion off to one side.
Kutalion clinches.
Izgrate can't break the clinch.
Izgrate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutalion moves in looking to clinch but Izgrate pushes him off.
Kutalion is looking to clinch but Izgrate is avoiding it.
Izgrate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kutalion has gone for a leg lock! Izgrate slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kutalion's guard.
Izgrate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kutalion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutalion isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Izgrate stacks Kutalion on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Izgrate!
Kutalion is looking for a sweep.
Kutalion trying to remain calm as Izgrate controls from the top position.
Kutalion is trying to improve his position.
Izgrate wants to stand but Kutalion is controlling his arm.
Kutalion wants to get back to his feet but Izgrate drags him back down.
Izgrate tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Izgrate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutalion on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick misses from Izgrate.
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.
Kutalion dodges the punch combination from Izgrate.
Kutalion wants to clinch.
Kutalion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kutalion shoots for a takedown but Izgrate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Izgrate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izgrate moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kutalion looks gassed!
Izgrate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Izgrate misses with a two punch combination.
Izgrate wants to clinch up but Kutalion keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Izgrate misses with a few strikes there.
Kutalion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Izgrate looks to land a combination but Kutalion avoids it well.
Izgrate misses with a head kick.
Izgrate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kutalion darts in trying to clinch
and Izgrate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Izgrate.
Kutalion pulls Izgrate into guard.
Kutalion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Izgrate!
Kutalion trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutalion misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kutalion working for a submission but Izgrate is keeping him at bay.
Izgrate stops Kutalion from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kutalion throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutalion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Izgrate is looking to escape.
Izgrate really wants to buck Kutalion off and get back to his feet.
Kutalion prevents Izgrate from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Franjy Izgrate will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kutalion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Izgrate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Kutalion or perhaps it was just good defense by Izgrate which made him look bad.
Kutalion tries to clinch up
and Izgrate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Izgrate throws a nice looking combination but Kutalion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kutalion tries to clinch but Izgrate moves away
and Izgrate counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutalion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Izgrate counters with a leg kick.
Kutalion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Izgrate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kutalion avoids the head kick by Izgrate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izgrate misses with a hook.
Izgrate misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutalion has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutalion.
Izgrate tries to break the clinch but Kutalion is controlling the position.
Izgrate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kutalion pushes off an throws an elbow but Izgrate leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Izgrate cracks Kutalion with a nice body shot.
Kutalion is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kutalion misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutalion content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Izgrate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Izgrate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Izgrate gets underhooks to prevent Kutalion's takedown attempt.
Kutalion is trying to maintain a safe position but Izgrate gets an underhook and turns Kutalion into the cage.
Izgrate breaks the clinch.
Kutalion with a poor takedown
and Izgrate counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Franjy Izgrate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beleg Kutalion.
Izgrate throws a combination. Kutalion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Izgrate tries to keep at a distance but Kutalion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Izgrate wants to get back to striking at distance but Kutalion won't allow it.
Izgrate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izgrate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kutalion counters with a single leg into guard. Izgrate didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutalion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Izgrate's guard.
Kutalion stops Izgrate from standing up.
Izgrate working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutalion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Izgrate looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Izgrate looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Izgrate!
Kutalion isn't going anywhere.
Kutalion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Izgrate off and has taken his back!
Izgrate fending off the submission attempt from Kutalion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izgrate is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutalion is looking to control Izgrate but Izgrate is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kutalion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Izgrate kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kutalion is controlling the position but Izgrate somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Kutalion is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Izgrate trying to control but Kutalion postures up.
Kutalion is trying to control the action in half guard but Izgrate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kutalion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kutalion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kutalion trying to control from Izgrate's half guard. Izgrate has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kutalion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Izgrate looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Izgrate looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Izgrate!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beleg Kutalion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Izgrate lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kutalion looks to clinch
and Izgrate counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Izgrate misses with a series of wild punches.
Izgrate tries to bum rush Kutalion with a series of wild strikes but Kutalion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kutalion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kutalion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kutalion trying to control but Izgrate is working from the bottom.
Kutalion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izgrate is working an open guard so Kutalion takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutalion gets a takedown into half guard.
Kutalion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kutalion trying to control the action but Izgrate is working from the bottom.
Kutalion stalling away here and it's allowed Izgrate to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kutalion wants to control from the top but Izgrate keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutalion wants to pass the guard but Izgrate is keeping the position.
Izgrate 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.
Kutalion wants to control from the top but Izgrate keeps moving.
Kutalion passes into half guard.
Kutalion stops Izgrate from getting back to his feet.
Kutalion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Izgrate is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate pushes Kutalion off and gets back to his feet.
Izgrate throws a right hand that Kutalion ducks under and follows up with a left that Kutalion also avoids with ease.
Izgrate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kutalion's sensitive parts.
Izgrate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Beleg Kutalion has been cut.
Kutalion moves into range and clinches up with Izgrate.
Kutalion wants the takedown. Izgrate is fighting it off but Kutalion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Izgrate's guard against the cage.
Kutalion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Izgrate manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kutalion has Izgrate in his guard.
Kutalion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Izgrate rolls with it to try and escape but Kutalion cranks on the arm and Izgrate is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beleg Kutalion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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193 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okita but Okita pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lewis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lewis landing strikes.
Lewis scoring with punches from side control.
Okita is looking to reverse the position.
Lewis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Okita!
Okita defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lewis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita tries to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
Lewis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Okita manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lewis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okita tries to improve position but can't.
Lewis swings around for an armbar but Okita sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lewis's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lewis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Okita escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis looks gassed!
Okita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lewis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lewis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Okita presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Okita trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Okita controlling the position easily from mount.
Okita stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Okita has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okita gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okita gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikio Okita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Lewis.
Okita is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lewis can't fight it off and eventually Okita manages to take the fight to the floor. Lewis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Okita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Okita is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Okita 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.
Okita wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Okita controlling from the top position.
Okita wanted to stand there but Lewis had control of the position.
Okita slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita is working to tighten is grip on Lewis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lewis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Okita is really squeezing tight and eventually Lewis passes out! Okita breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikio Okita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Hayz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Hollywood Undead - Dead in Ditches. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fritz Lukens enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Hayz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fritz Lukens!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayz gets the takedown into side control.
Lukens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hayz is looking to take a break and control but Lukens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lukens wants to control but Hayz postures up.
Hayz landing strikes.
Lukens struggling a bit here.
Hayz working the head with strikes.
Lukens is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lukens is still in real trouble! Can Hayz finish him?
Lukens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hayz trying to control the action but Lukens is working from the bottom.
Hayz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lukens has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hayz but great work by Lukens.
Hayz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hayz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hayz is tying to control. Lukens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lukens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayz trying to control the action but Lukens is working from the bottom.
Lukens seems to have recovered his senses.
Lukens gets back to full guard.
Lukens is trying to control the position but Hayz postures up.
Hayz 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.
Hayz 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.
Lukens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hayz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hayz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lukens looks gassed!
Lukens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hayz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lukens's head.
Hayz wants to control from the top but Lukens keeps moving.
Hayz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukens is keeping the position for now.
Hayz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lukens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hayz works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hayz trying to control but Lukens is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukens taking shots to the head.
Lukens wants to hold on but Hayz pushes him away.
Lukens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayz 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. Lukens turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hayz off and cradles Lukens's limp body as Hayz celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dustin Hayz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Tremaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tremaine comes into the arena with Lose Yourself blaring out of the sound system. Benn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Geto Boys - Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta. DJ Benn 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Tremaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Benn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benn wants to sweep here but Tremaine controlling him for the moment.
Tremaine advances position into side control!
Tremaine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Benn tries to improve position but can't.
Tremaine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tremaine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tremaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benn keeps working.
Tremaine working away.
Tremaine is looking to take a break and control but Benn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremaine is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Benn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benn wants to get back to full guard.
Benn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Tremaine pulls his head out easily.
Benn tries to roll over but Tremaine keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tremaine shoots in but Benn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tremaine fails with a takedown attempt.
Tremaine is breathing heavily.
Tremaine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Tremaine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benn connects with the punch.
Benn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benn lands a nice shot to the body.
Benn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn works over Tremaine's head and body with a nice combination.
Tremaine closes the distance and clinches up with Benn, looking for a takedown. Tremaine pushes Benn against the cage but Benn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tremaine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tremaine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tremaine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tremaine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tremaine has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tremaine is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Benn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Benn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tremaine looking to secure an arm triangle but Benn defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tremaine looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn is desperately trying to improve his position but Tremaine has a good base and remains in mount.
Tremaine trying to control but Benn is having none of it.
Tremaine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Benn is surviving well by controlling Tremaine's body position as best he can.
Benn is squirming around, avoiding Tremaine's attempts to control the action.
Tremaine looking for a guillotine from mount but Benn is having none of it.
Tremaine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tremaine is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tremaine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greg Tremaine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fouad Barayev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barayev comes to the cage accompanied by MEDINE. Gracie has chosen Mojo - Peeping Tom as his entrance music. Fouad Barayev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Gracie's chin.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fouad Barayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barayev sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position.
Gracie pushes down on Barayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barayev trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Barayev is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Barayev wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Barayev defends the submission attempt.
Barayev tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Barayev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barayev misses with a takedown
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barayev looking to control.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Barayev is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Barayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barayev is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Barayev is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Barayev is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Barayev prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has hold of Barayev's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barayev seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barayev is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barayev is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuberculo Meningitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzys Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuberculo Meningitis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuberculo Meningitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzys Soszynski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meningitis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meningitis blocks a jab.
Soszynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meningitis tries to land a front kick but Soszynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Meningitis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soszynski.
No luck for Meningitis with that takedown attempt.
Meningitis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meningitis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuberculo Meningitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meningitis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meningitis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meningitis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soszynski tries to avoid it but Meningitis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soszynski to the ground. Soszynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meningitis misses with a takedown attempt - Soszynski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tuberculo Meningitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soszynski has closed the distance and engaged Meningitis in a clinch.
Soszynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soszynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meningitis shoots in for a double leg but Soszynski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soszynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soszynski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Meningitis is breathing heavily.
Soszynski moves into full mount! Meningitis won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski with shots to the head and body - Meningitis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Soszynski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Meningitis fails with the takedown
and Soszynski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soszynski wants to stand up but Meningitis is controlling the position.
Meningitis is looking for a sweep. Soszynski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soszynski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Meningitis gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meningitis had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Soszynski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Meningitis Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Soszynski's back instead.
Soszynski fending off the submission attempt from Meningitis.
Meningitis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Meningitis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soszynski won't enjoy being in this position. Meningitis looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Soszynski is tapping - it's over boys! Meningitis picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tuberculo Meningitis!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Zizzmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Zizzmen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zizzmen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendez is just out of range.
Zizzmen wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Zizzmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zizzmen tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Nice body punch from Mendez.
No luck for Zizzmen with that takedown attempt.
Zizzmen wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Mendez lands with a nice body punch.
Zizzmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zizzmen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zizzmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendez.
Mendez shoots in and bounces Zizzmen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zizzmen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zizzmen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zizzmen!
Mendez is looking for a sweep.
Mendez struggling a bit here.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendez is looking to regain half guard here but Zizzmen keeps moving and retains side control.
Zizzmen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zizzmen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Zizzmen maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to control but Zizzmen is having none of it.
Mendez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zizzmen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zizzmen controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zizzmen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendez is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Mendez tries to hold on but Zizzmen postures up.
Mendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mendez is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paolo Mendez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zizzmen wants to clinch.
Mendez throws a body punch but Zizzmen moves out of range.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Zizzmen.
Zizzmen tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendez.
Zizzmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Zizzmen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zizzmen tries to clinch but Mendez moves away
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zizzmen won't allow Mendez to pass to mount.
Mendez prevents Zizzmen from standing back up.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Zizzmen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zizzmen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Mendez trying to control the action but Zizzmen is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zizzmen can do anything to dispel that myth.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zizzmen looks to clinch
and Mendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zizzmen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zizzmen wants to clinch
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two 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.
No luck for Mendez with that takedown attempt.
Zizzmen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zizzmen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendez advances to half guard.
Zizzmen is breathing heavily.
Mendez trying to control from half guard but Zizzmen is working away.
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendez is just content to waste time from the top position. Zizzmen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Zizzmen is keeping the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zizzmen tries to clinch
and Mendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mendez is looking to wear down Zizzmen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zizzmen clinches but Mendez breaks the clinch
and Mendez counters with a head kick.
Zizzmen tries to clinch
and Mendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Zizzmen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zizzmen tries to clinch up
and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zizzmen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Zizzmen keeps moving.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Zizzmen is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendez with a poor takedown
and Zizzmen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zizzmen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zizzmen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zizzmen.
Mendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Zizzmen won't allow it.
Zizzmen gets through Mendez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zizzmen on the inside.
Zizzmen working aggressively here.
Mendez tries to stall but Zizzmen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zizzmen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zizzmen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paolo Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zizzmen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mendez trying to control the pace.
Mendez is keen to just control but Zizzmen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to stall here but Zizzmen recovers full guard.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Zizzmen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zizzmen has picked Mendez up and slammed him! Mendez can't keep hold of the triangle and Zizzmen manages to pass to side control!
That's two 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.
Zizzmen just content to control the position.
Mendez sneaks back into half guard.
Mendez strikes from the bottom but Zizzmen passes into mount!
Mendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zizzmen controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen prevents Mendez from getting the reversal.
Zizzmen avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Zizzmen isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Zizzmen maintains control.
Paolo Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zizzmen avoids the attempt from Mendez to control.
Zizzmen content just to control the position here.
Zizzmen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Let's hope that Zizzmen 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joey Zizzmen just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendez punishes Zizzmen's body with a nice straight punch.
Zizzmen closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zizzmen won't be happy with that.
Zizzmen dodges the ground and pound from Mendez.
An elbow from Mendez crashes against the mat.
Mendez tries for a kimura but Zizzmen is defending well.
Mendez trying to control the action but Zizzmen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Zizzmen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mendez.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zizzmen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendez, into his guard.
Zizzmen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendez wants to improve his position but instead Zizzmen has moved into half guard.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen trying to control the pace.
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Zizzmen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zizzmen is taking a breather. Mendez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zizzmen passes to full mount!
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.
Mendez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mendez is looking to improve his position.
Zizzmen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zizzmen controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zizzmen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Mendez had his way with Joey Zizzmen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zizzmen tries to clinch up
and Mendez counters with a right hand to the body.
Zizzmen closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Zizzmen fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Zizzmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zizzmen is keeping the position for now.
Zizzmen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendez controls the pace.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Zizzmen keeps moving.
Zizzmen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zizzmen is proving hard to escape from.
Mendez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zizzmen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendez has Zizzmen in his guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zizzmen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez working for a triangle but Zizzmen defends it easily.
Mendez wants to improve his position but instead Zizzmen has moved into half guard.
Mendez trying to control but Zizzmen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen controlling the pace.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Zizzmen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard but Zizzmen has mounted him!
Mendez can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zizzmen controlling the position easily from mount.
Mendez wants to control but Zizzmen is having none of it.
Zizzmen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendez is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Paolo Mendez!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Paolo Mendez!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Paolo Mendez!
Paolo Mendez wins by unanimous decision!
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