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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Carter Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lee Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Inside by Killswitch Engage. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 cm
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180 lbs
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186 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Carter Jr! 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, Bob Lee Swagger! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A punch combination from Swagger misses. Swagger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter Jr circles away. Swagger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter Jr's waist but Carter Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swagger off to one side. Carter Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily. Swagger tries for a takedown but Carter Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dwayne Carter Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Lee Swagger. Carter Jr tries to bum rush Swagger with a series of wild strikes but Swagger uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Swagger is looking to clinch but Carter Jr is avoiding it.
Carter Jr is looking to clinch but Swagger is avoiding it.
Swagger tries to clinch but fails miserably and Carter Jr counters with a body kick that stops Swagger in his tracks momentarily. Swagger pushes Carter Jr up against the cage in a clinch. Carter Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carter Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Carter Jr throws a series of punches but Swagger moves out of range. Carter Jr misses with a double jab
and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into guard. Carter Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swagger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swagger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Swagger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carter Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carter Jr is looking for a triangle but Swagger pushes his legs off easily.
Carter Jr is breathing heavily. Swagger wants to stand but Carter Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Swagger looking to pass the guard. Swagger 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. Carter Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swagger's guard. Carter Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carter Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Swagger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
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. Swagger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Swagger wants to stand but Carter Jr is controlling his posture from full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Swagger scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Carter Jr keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass. Swagger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Carter Jr keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass. Carter Jr has his foot on Swagger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swagger works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swagger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Swagger showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Carter Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Swagger is looking to get to half guard. Carter Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Carter Jr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Swagger is now in Carter Jr's guard. A big mistake from Carter Jr there, giving up the dominant position! Carter Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swagger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Swagger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Carter Jr is trying to keep Swagger in close.
Carter Jr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Swagger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Carter Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swagger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swagger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Swagger trying to control but Carter Jr is working from the bottom. Carter Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Swagger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Carter Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Swagger's back instead. Swagger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. 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 Dwayne Carter Jr will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carter Jr throws a hook to the side of Swagger's head but Swagger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Swagger doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter Jr circles away.
Carter Jr throws a body kick that misses. Carter Jr lands with a nice body kick. Carter Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swagger counters with a takedown into side control. Carter Jr is looking to reverse the position. Carter Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Swagger scoring with strikes to the body and head. Carter Jr looking for submissions off his back. Carter Jr is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Carter Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Swagger wants to free his trapped foot but Carter Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. A head kick by Carter Jr misses and Swagger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carter Jr won't be happy with that. Swagger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carter Jr to see if he's OK. Swagger working the body and head with strikes. Swagger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Carter Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Carter Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Swagger is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Carter Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Swagger's back instead. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Swagger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carter Jr's guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger preventing the sweep. Carter Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swagger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Swagger sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carter Jr is looking for a triangle but Swagger pushes his legs off easily.
Swagger wants to stand but Carter Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Carter Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter Jr, not yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swagger's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Carter Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swagger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Carter Jr wants to sweep here but Swagger controlling him for the moment. Carter Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carter Jr keeping full guard, as Swagger tries to pass. Swagger stays in close to Carter Jr's body and controls the position. Swagger tries to stand but Carter Jr is controlling from the bottom. Carter Jr is working an open guard so Swagger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Swagger tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Carter Jr counters with a head kick. Carter Jr wants to clinch up but Swagger keeps it at a distance. Carter Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Swagger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Carter Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter Jr closes the distance looking to clinch so Swagger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Swagger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter Jr is proving hard to escape from. Carter Jr working for a triangle but Swagger defends it easily.
Carter Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Swagger stopping the sweep attempt from Carter Jr. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Lee Swagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Swagger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Carter Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Swagger's side. Carter Jr closes the distance but Swagger moves to the side and Swagger counters by clinching up. Carter Jr tries to stall but Swagger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Swagger avoiding damage as Carter Jr throws knees to the body.
Swagger misses with a short punch on the inside. Carter Jr missing with knees to the body.
Carter Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Carter Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Knees in the clinch landing for Carter Jr.
Swagger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Carter Jr crunches a lovely knee into Swagger's ribcage. Swagger is trying to break the clinch but Carter Jr has him pressed against the cage. Swagger avoiding damage as Carter Jr throws knees to the body.
Carter Jr lands a nice knee to the body. Carter Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swagger tries to pull guard but Carter Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Swagger drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Swagger.
Swagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Swagger is in close to Carter Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows. Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Swagger slips nicely into half guard. Swagger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Carter Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Swagger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Carter Jr controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carter Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Swagger has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Swagger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. BOOM! Swagger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carter Jr is looking to improve his position but Swagger isn't that keen on the idea. Swagger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Swagger trying to control but he's not successful this time. Carter Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swagger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Swagger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter Jr is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Lee Swagger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Swagger blocks a head kick by Carter Jr.
Swagger throws a lazy body kick and Carter Jr moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. A short right from Swagger on the inside. Swagger avoiding damage as Carter Jr throws knees to the body.
Swagger manages to break the clinch.
Carter Jr tries to clinch up but Swagger circles away and keeps his distance. Swagger tries to clinch but Carter Jr moves away and Carter Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body. Carter Jr throws a head kick but Swagger moves out of range.
Carter Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Swagger is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Carter Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Swagger is looking to defend but Carter Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Swagger! Carter Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Swagger taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dwayne Carter Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hamder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamder comes to the cage accompanied by Madonna - Erotica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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216 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hamder! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Jacobs! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab-cross combination lands for Jacobs and sends Hamder crashing to the mat! Jacobs follows him down to the mat - Hamder regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Hamder is rocked! Jacobs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Oh Hamder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Jacobs slows the pace down in half guard. Hamder wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Hamder seems to have got his legs back now. Jacobs stalling. Jacobs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control. Hamder looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hamder is looking to improve his position.
Hamder looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hamder is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hamder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jacobs is nestled in close to Hamder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control. Hamder trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs trying to pass the guard but Hamder defending well. Jacobs is figuring out what he wants to do next. Hamder actively working from the bottom here. Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamder's head. Jacobs is working for a kimura but Hamder is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobs is one step ahead there. Jacobs stands and throws Hamder's legs to the side, diving into side control. Jacobs controls the position. Hamder sneaks back into half guard. Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hamder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacobs's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs breaks Hamder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Hamder keeps moving. Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Hamder is keeping the position. Hamder is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.
Hamder looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Hamder is breathing heavily. Hamder being controlled here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Jacobs dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamder throws a right and a left that both miss. Jacobs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hamder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Colin Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hamder shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hamder shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jacobs connects with a jab. Hamder tries to keep at a distance but Jacobs has taken the fight into the clinch. Hamder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jacobs pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hamder. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jacobs defending well as Hamder loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobs misses with a two punch combination.
Hamder jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jacobs has managed to clinch.
Jacobs stalling against the cage.
Jacobs prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Jacobs scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from Jacobs - that landed with a thud.
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamder backwards. Jacobs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jacobs lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamder or not. Jacobs lands a hook to the side of the head. Hamder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jacobs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Hamder avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage. Jacobs scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hamder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hamder. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hamder motions for Jacobs to come forward. Hamder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hamder's head. Hamder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes. Hamder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hamder decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Hamder seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt. Jacobs trying to hold on to Hamder's head to control him but Hamder postures up.
Hamder is working for a kimura but Jacobs is defending it quite comfortably.
Hamder is thwarting Jacobs's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobs is pressing down on Hamder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hamder swings widly with a right hand
and Jacobs counters with a left and a right that stings Hamder. Jacobs misses the jab. Jacobs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jacobs drives through and clinches with Hamder against the cage.
Jacobs lands an elbow inside that Hamder shrugs off. Jacobs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hamders head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamder. Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamder. Jacobs throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamder. Jacobs misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jacobs. Jacobs digs a right hand into Hamder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hamder's gas tank. Jacobs gets through Hamder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jacobs is looking to clinch but Hamder is avoiding it.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamder swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jacobs scores with a one two! Hamder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamder. Jacobs closes the distance and clinches. Hamder tries for a takedown but Jacobs manages to get underhooks.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Jacobs pushes Hamder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jacobs lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Jacobs fails to land. Hamder is looking to break free of the clinch but Jacobs has double underhooks. Jacobs wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hamder. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jacobs. Jacobs lands with a left to the head. Hamder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jacobs throws a head punch that misses. Jacobs scores with a shot to the side of Hamder's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jacobs doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamder circles away.
Jacobs lands with a cross. Jacobs misses with a combination
and Hamder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamder. Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hamder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hamder wants to get up but he can't break Jacobs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Jacobs seems keen to control Hamder's posture. Hamder wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving. Jacobs controls Hamder momentarily but Hamder frees himself. Jacobs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hamder kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hamder misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobs lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses and Hamder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamder. Hamder trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom. Hamder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jacobs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hamder has Jacobs in his guard. Jacobs controls from within his opponent's guard. Jacobs stopping the sweep attempt from Hamder. Hamder wants to hit a switch here but Jacobs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hamder there!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hamder is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Hamder is having none of it. Jacobs blocks Hamder's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Hamder tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jacobs controlling the pace for now. Hamder tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control. Hamder regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamder tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control. Jacobs wants to control but Hamder is keeping him busy. Jacobs stops Hamder from getting back to his feet.
Hamder tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg. Jacobs wants to take a breather but Hamder is having none of it. Hamder wants to get back to full guard. Jacobs controlling the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jacobs scores with a decent looking hook. Jacobs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hamder on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hamder.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Hamder with a series of wild strikes but Hamder uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jacobs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hamder misses with a hook. Hamder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jacobs. Hamder misses with the combination.
Colin Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jacobs Rushes Hamder and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hamder is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Jacobs Piles on the pressure and Hamder crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Jacobs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Hitman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Hitman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Williams! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hitman shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense. Hitman looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well. Williams takes the fight into the clinch. Hitman tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Hitman drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Hitman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hitman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Williams. Hitman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Hitman is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Williams is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Hitman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samiro Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Jaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes to the cage accompanied by B00M. Samiro Kahric has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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224 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samiro Kahric! 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, Ivan Jaki! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kahric gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kahric tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kahric breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Kahric. No joy for Jaki on that attempt. Kahric goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kahric looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jaki working the ground and pound but Kahric is defending the strikes. Kahric tries to improve position but can't. Kahric takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Kahric manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Jaki punching from the bottom.
Kahric looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kahric looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jaki landing small, sideways elbows. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kahric trying to control from half guard but Jaki is working away. Jaki scores with a few weak punches. Jaki is looking to improve his position.
Jaki is pressing down on Kahric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jaki wants to sweep here but Kahric controlling him for the moment. Jaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kahric stopping the sweep attempt from Jaki. Jaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jaki looks gassed!
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. Kahric thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Jaki pushes Kahric off and gets back to his feet.
Jaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Jaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kahric wants to improve his position but Jaki is controlling well.
Jaki works his foot free and advances to mount. Jaki working the ground and pound effectively.
Kahric is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaki has a good base and remains in mount. Kahric is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaki is in the full mount, landing strikes. Jaki throwing strikes here but Kahric is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kahric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kahric sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Kahric gets full guard. Jaki stopping the sweep attempt from Kahric. Kahric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kahric wants to sweep here but Jaki controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kahric has momentary wrist control but Jaki slips an elbow through the middle. Jaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kahric pulls Jaki in close to prevent any damage. Jaki throws a strike but Kahric rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kahric wants to stand but Jaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jaki lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Jaki is striking but Kahric is not phased and passes to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Jaki dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kahric fakes the leg kick and cracks Jaki in the body. Jaki scores with a jab. Jaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaki lands with a nice body punch. Kahric is looking to clinch. Jaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Left hook, right uppercut from Jaki.
It looks like Samiro Kahric has been cut. Jaki tries to keep at a distance but Kahric has taken the fight into the clinch. Jaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kahric fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kahric clinches. Kahric manages to break the clinch.
Jaki shoots in for a takedown but Kahric shows good takedown defense. Kahric takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kahric throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kahric. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahric jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice combo by Jaki! Oh, that's hurt him - Kahric falls to the canvas and Jaki follows him into side control.
Kahric is rocked! Jaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahric keeps working. Oh Kahric is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round. Kahric tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Kahric seems to have got his legs back now. Jaki tries to move to mount but Kahric blocks the move with his legs. Jaki working away. Kahric manages to get back to half guard. Jaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kahric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kahric looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kahric stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaki. Jaki gets slowly back to his feet. Samiro Kahric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jaki. Kahric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kahric tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Samiro Kahric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kahric gets the takedown into side control. Kahric wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaki, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Jaki is looking for a sweep. Kahric is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Kahric seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Kahric wants to control but Jaki is keeping him busy. Kahric tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Jaki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kahric jumps into side control! Kahric tries to advance to mount but can't. Kahric throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kahric connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ivan Jaki has been cut. Jaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kahric to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaki is rocked! Kahric chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. The fight stays on the outside here - Kahric looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Whack! Kahric lands a heavy head kick that drops Jaki. The ref tackles Kahric to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Jaki was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Samiro Kahric!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between T J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvabot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silvabot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, T J Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Silvabot! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson tries to clinch there but Silvabot circles away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Silvabot is avoiding it.
Silvabot wants to clinch. Jackson moves into the clinch. Silvabot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silvabot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silvabot pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silvabot blocks the elbow strike.
Silvabot takes an elbow to the forehead. Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Silvabot fails to pull guard.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvabot avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silvabot successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvabot works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jackson is in close to Silvabot's body, working some short punches and elbows. Jackson preventing the sweep. Silvabot keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. Jackson cracks Silvabot with a solid left hand. Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Silvabot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Silvabot! Silvabot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jackson kicks Silvabot off and gets to his feet. Jackson clinches up against the cage. Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson misses with a knee strike.
The is referee keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Silvabot is blocking nicely.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvabot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silvabot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Jackson lands a body shot. Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Silvabot dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Silvabot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Silvabot is trying to stall.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Silvabot's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses. Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage. Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily. Silvabot takes an elbow to the temple. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silvabot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms. Silvabot managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Silvabot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. T J Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvabot. Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvabot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Silvabot.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvabot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvabot is trying to stall.
Silvabot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
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. Silvabot blocks an elbow strike. Silvabot tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Silvabot drops back down to his feet.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvabot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses. Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body. Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head. Silvabot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Nice elbow from Jackson. Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvabot avoids the damage to the body. Silvabot can't break the clinch.
Silvabot pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Jackson missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silvabot's brow. Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvabot.
Silvabot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson wants to clinch and Silvabot counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
T J Jackson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Silvabot counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvabot counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off. Jackson throws a combination that misses and Silvabot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jackson looks to clinch and Silvabot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Silvabot darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage. Jackson lands a damaging elbow. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Silvabot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jackson can't fight it off and eventually Silvabot manages to take the fight to the floor. Jackson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Silvabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silvabot is one step ahead there. Silvabot trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson wants to sweep here but Silvabot controlling him for the moment. Silvabot stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him. Silvabot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. Silvabot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silvabot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jackson manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Silvabot trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jackson is trying to control the position but Silvabot postures up. Silvabot trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silvabot is breathing heavily. Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silvabot passes into half guard.
Jackson lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Silvabot sits in half guard. Silvabot tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson keeps control of the position for the meantime. Silvabot tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jackson. Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work. Jackson 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. Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silvabot controlling from the top position. Silvabot stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Silvabot trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silvabot tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard. Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Silvabot tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silvabot counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Silvabot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvabot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson tries to clinch and Silvabot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Silvabot preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jackson tries to strike from the bottom.
Jackson lands a decent punch to the body there. Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silvabot controls the pace. Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Silvabot is not content to let Jackson control the position. Jackson stalling. Silvabot pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvabot keeps working. Silvabot is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson 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. Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jackson wants to control but Silvabot is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Silvabot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush. Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Silvabot moves into the clinch. Jackson landing knees to the head.
Silvabot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Silvabot in his tracks for a moment. Jackson stalls. Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson. Jackson lands a damaging elbow. Jackson missing with knees to the body.
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. Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvabot.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvabot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silvabot looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Silvabot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvabot avoids the damage to the body. Silvabot misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Jackson. Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Silvabot shrugs off. Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Silvabot blocks with his arms.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvabot's face.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. Silvabot looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Silvabot's ribcage. Silvabot managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvabot avoids the damage to the body. Jackson stalling against the cage.
Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Silvabot missing with knees to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Silvabot wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson has Silvabot pushed against the cage. Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvabot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Silvabot tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
T J Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvabot. Silvabot takes an elbow to the forehead. Silvabot managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage. Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silvabot.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Silvabot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvabot.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvabot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Jackson has Silvabot pushed against the cage. Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Silvabot avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Silvabot is trying to stall.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Silvabot blocks it.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Silvabot is blocking nicely.
Silvabot tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Silvabot. Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Silvabot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Silvabot breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Silvabot counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
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 T J Jackson. I think Jackson 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... T J Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Fenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bruce Assman (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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Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Fenn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bruce Assman! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Assman connects with a looping right hand.
Assman throws a series of punches but Fenn avoids them all with ease. A big right from Assman misses. Fenn throws a right and a left that both miss. Assman throws a series of punches but Fenn moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Assman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Assman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fenn slips a jab from Assman. Fenn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Assman but Assman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jab, jab by Assman - just one landing. Left hook, right uppercut from Assman. Assman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fenn. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fenn keeps the fight on the outside. bruce Assman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fenn!
Fenn just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Assman catches Fenn right on the button with a cross. Fenn walks into a jab. Assman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A left lands for Fenn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Assman moves in looking to clinch but Fenn pushes him off. Assman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Assman duly obliges. Fenn tries to move into range but Assman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Fenn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assman circles away. Assman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fenn as he jumps to the side. Assman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Fenn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assman manages to avoid it. Assman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Assman misses with a right hand and Fenn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Assman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Assman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Assman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Fenn shoots for a takedown but Assman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Fenn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fenn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The fighters circle momentarily. Assman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Assman throws a lazy right hand but Fenn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Fenn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fenn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Assman stopping the sweep attempt from Fenn. Assman wants to control from the top but Fenn keeps moving. Fenn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assman's guard. Fenn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Assman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Assman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fenn trying to control the position from guard on top but Assman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Assman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Assman keeping full guard, as Fenn tries to pass. Fenn trying to control but Assman is working from the bottom. Assman keeping busy on the bottom but Fenn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Assman looks gassed! Fenn is pressing down on Assman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Assman is holding on for now. Assman looking for submissions from an awkward position 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. Fenn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assman keeps working. Fenn is trying to work for a kimura but Assman is defending well.
Assman tries to get to full guard but Fenn has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Fenn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Assman slips a jab and a cross from Fenn.
Assman misses with a takedown attempt - Fenn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fenn shoots in and bounces Assman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fenn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 BJ Fenn will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fenn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fenn ducks right into an uppercut from Assman. Assman with a nice cross. Assman throws out a powerful jab. Assman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fenn shoots in for a takedown but Assman shows good takedown defense. Assman scores with a nice right hand.
BJ Fenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Assman misses with a takedown attempt - Fenn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Assman closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fenn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Fenn misses with a looping left. Fenn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fenn loads up on a big right hand but Assman slips the punch. Assman connects with the punch. Fenn fails to land the takedown. Fenn misses with a wild combination.
Fenn misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fenn takes one on the button. Assman darts in trying to clinch and Fenn counters with a three punch combo that has Assman backing up. Assman nods at Fenn to acknowledge the strikes. Assman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Assman throws a combination. Fenn tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Donk. Assman catches Fenn right on the button with a cross. Assman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Assman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fenn swats him away and circles back towards the center. A cross from Assman lands. The crowd cheers as Assman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fenn doesn't seem phased though. Nice uppercut there from Assman. Assman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fenn has time to react. A punch lands to the side of Fenn 's head but he takes it in his stride. Assman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Assman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fenn's head. Fenn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fenn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Assman fails with a takedown attempt. BJ Fenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of bruce Assman. Assman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fenn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Assman lands a lovely overhand right. Assman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Assman gets a takedown into half guard. Assman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Assman looking to pass the guard. Assman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fenn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Assman wants to hit a switch here but Fenn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Assman there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Assman tries to hold on but Fenn postures up. Fenn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Fenn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Assman looks a forlorn figure.
Assman tries to lock up and control but Fenn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Assman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fenn trying to control but Assman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Fenn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Assman because Fenn loaded up on that one. Assman manages to regain half guard. Good work. Assman moves into full guard.
Assman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Assman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Assman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fenn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bruce Assman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Assman lands with an overhand left. Assman looks to land a combination but Fenn avoids it well. bruce Assman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Assman moves in looking to clinch but Fenn pushes him off. Fenn takes one on the button. Fenn shoots for a takedown but Assman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Assman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fenn counters with a leg kick. Assman looks to land a left hand but Fenn moved out of range nicely. Assman cracks Fenn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fenn misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Assman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Assman swings widly with a right hand
letting Fenn counter with a right hand. Fenn moves in looking to clinch but Assman pushes him off. Fenn shoots in for a takedown but Assman shows good takedown defense. Assman lands the left hand. Assman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Assman lands with a nice combination. Fenn backs away looking to recover. Fenn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Assman misses with a takedown attempt - Fenn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Assman circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fenn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Assman fails with a takedown attempt. Assman connects with a single shot there. Assman swings widly with a right hand
so Fenn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Assman tries to land a sweep but no joy. Assman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Assman has his foot on Fenn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fenn works his way back into a safe position though. Fenn stands up from Assman's guard - Fenn perhaps looking for a knockout. Assman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fenn shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Fenn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Assman tries to clinch up and Fenn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Assman scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Fenn. Fenn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Assman misses with a right hand and Fenn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Assman misses with a hook. Assman lands a really nice looking cross but Fenn seems unphased.
Assman misses with an uppercut
and Fenn counters with a left to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Assman closes the distance and clinches. Fenn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fenn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Assman prevents it.
Fenn tries to pull guard but Assman won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fenn has Assman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Assman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Assman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fenn uses from the top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Assman is on top in guard.
Assman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fenn is keeping the position for now. Fenn is working an open guard so Assman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Assman wants to clinch but Fenn slips to the side and Fenn moves into the clinch. Assman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fenn smiles and moves away.
Assman closes the distance but Fenn moves to the side and Fenn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Assman's guard now. Assman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Assman looking for a guillotine here but Fenn defends easily.
Fenn postures up and lands a big shot to Assman's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fenn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Assman is looking for a triangle here but Fenn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fenn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Assman is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Assman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fenn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! BJ Fenn showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fenn 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Fenn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Lambardini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Binzo Binzo! 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, Rocco Lambardini! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lambardini has closed the distance and engaged Binzo in a clinch.
A short left from Lambardini. A nice left hand lands by Lambardini.
Lambardini lands a right hand. Lambardini lands a nice elbow. Lambardini lands a body punch. Binzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lambardini uses good head movement to avoid it. Lambardini lands an uppercut. Lambardini lands a body punch. Binzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Binzo takes an elbow to the temple. Binzo blocks an elbow strike. Binzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The referee calls for Lambardini to work.
Lambardini lands an elbow just above Binzo 's eye. Binzo manages to break the clinch.
Lambardini rushes Binzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lambardini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lambardini connects with a knee to the head.
Lambardini comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Binzo is trying to break the clinch but Lambardini has him pressed against the cage. Lambardini scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lambardini. Binzo jumps guard and drags Lambardini to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Binzo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Lambardini frees his head nicely. Oh but Binzo has switched to an armbar! Lambardini is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Binzo Binzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes to the cage accompanied by Harva meistä on rautaa. Chuck Norris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Norris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Jones! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Jones. Norris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norris off to one side. Norris has a takedown stuffed. Norris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Norris. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and moves out of range. Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Norris is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea. Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones landing punches. Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Norris?
Norris can't escape the position.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Norris's face.
Jones 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! Jones extends the arm and Norris is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Michael Jackson and Too Many DJs - Rock with you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jackson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Smyth! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smyth throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson shoots for a takedown but Smyth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Smyth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Scott Smyth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Smyth, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Smyth against the cage but Smyth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jackson looks for a takedown but Smyth sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some wild striking there from Smyth.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Smyth tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smyth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Smyth throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Smyth drops Jackson with a right and a left! Smyth comes rushing in but Jackson regains his composure and manages to keep Smyth in guard.
Jackson is rocked!
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smyth stands up from guard. Let's bang! Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smyth drops Jackson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Smyth follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Smyth! Scott Smyth retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Parkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hercules Rockefeller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hercules Rockefeller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hercules Rockefeller! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Parkinson! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rockefeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Parkinson. Rockefeller tries for a takedown but Parkinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rockefeller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parkinson but Parkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rockefeller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parkinson is looking to slow Rockefeller down with leg kicks. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Parkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller looks for a takedown but Parkinson sprawls well. The crowd cheers as Parkinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rockefeller doesn't seem phased though. Rockefeller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Rockefeller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parkinson has escaped the position, nice work there. Parkinson gets back to half guard. Rockefeller is looking for a kimura here.
Parkinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rockefeller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parkinson holds on and takes a little breather. Rockefeller slips nicely into half guard. Parkinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockefeller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockefeller's back! Parkinson missing with punches from the back. Parkinson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rockefeller. Rockefeller rolls, trying to escape but Parkinson keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parkinson controls the position. A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Parkinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rockefeller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Despite being in the dominant position, Teddy Parkinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rockefeller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The fight stays on the outside here - Parkinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rockefeller keeps the fight on the outside. Parkinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rockefeller's calf. Rockefeller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parkinson tries to avoid it but Rockefeller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parkinson to the ground. Parkinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Parkinson rushes Rockefeller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Parkinson breaks the clinch.
Rockefeller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parkinson as he avoids it easily. Rockefeller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rockefeller is breathing heavily. Parkinson lands with a nice body punch. Parkinson takes the fight into the clinch. Rockefeller avoids the elbow strike from Parkinson, against the cage.
Rockefeller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parkinson just stands there and leans against the cage. Rockefeller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parkinson just stands there and leans against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Rockefeller.
Parkinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rockefeller gets an underhook and turns Parkinson into the cage. Parkinson pushes Rockefeller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rockefeller tries to pull guard but Parkinson won't allow it.
Rockefeller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Parkinson.
Rockefeller jumps guard and drags Parkinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Rockefeller looking to control but Parkinson passes into half guard.
Rockefeller wants to get back to full guard but Parkinson has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Parkinson controlling from mount. Parkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rockefeller regains half guard. Rockefeller is not content to let Parkinson control the position. Rockefeller is looking to control Parkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rockefeller avoid being mounted? Rockefeller is controlling Parkinson's trapped leg to prevent Parkinson from advancing to side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rockefeller is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Parkinson pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Parkinson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Parkinson lands with a slapping head kick. Teddy Parkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rockefeller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parkinson circles away. Rockefeller shoots in looking for a takedown. Parkinson tries to sprawl out of it but Rockefeller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parkinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Rockefeller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Parkinson lands a head kick. Rockefeller smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Rockefeller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parkinson as he jumps to the side. Parkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockefeller. Rockefeller gets slowly back to his feet. Parkinson lands a two punch combo.
Hercules Rockefeller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A lazy left from Parkinson finds it's target. Rockefeller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parkinson tries to clinch up but Rockefeller circles away and keeps his distance. Parkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockefeller. Rockefeller gets slowly back to his feet. Parkinson gets a takedown into half guard. Rockefeller is not content to let Parkinson control the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rockefeller is looking for a sweep. Parkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Parkinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rockefeller trying to hold on to Parkinson's head to control him but Parkinson postures up.
Parkinson working over Rockefeller with some ground and pound. Rockefeller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rockefeller is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Parkinson pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Rockefeller misses with a takedown attempt and Parkinson counters by moving into the clinch. Parkinson tightens his grip and picks Rockefeller up, before dumping him to the ground. Rockefeller manages to land in guard. Parkinson wants to pass the guard but Rockefeller is keeping the position. Parkinson trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rockefeller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parkinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Parkinson has his foot on Rockefeller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockefeller works his way back into a safe position though. Rockefeller trying to control but Parkinson is working from the bottom. Parkinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Parkinson keeping full guard, as Rockefeller tries to pass. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parkinson is on top in guard.
Rockefeller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parkinson escapes and throws Rockefeller's legs to the side, diving into side control! Sloppy strikes there by Parkinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockefeller keeps working. Rockefeller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Parkinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Rockefeller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rockefeller. Rockefeller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parkinson passes Rockefeller's left leg - he's now in half guard. Rockefeller trying to control here.
Parkinson wants to take a breather but Rockefeller is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rockefeller is trying to get back to full guard. Rockefeller is trying to maintain the position but Parkinson is very close to passing his half guard. Parkinson throwing shots but Rockefeller is blocking nicely. Rockefeller wants to improve his position but Parkinson is controlling well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Rockefeller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Parkinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Parkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockefeller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A nice leg kick lands there from Parkinson. Parkinson fails in his attempt to clinch. Parkinson fails in his attempt to clinch. Parkinson takes the fight into the clinch. Rockefeller pulls Parkinson into guard.
Rockefeller working for a triangle but Parkinson defends it easily.
Parkinson sitting in guard here, content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Parkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rockefeller fails with the takedown and Parkinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rockefeller! Rockefeller tries to get back to half guard but can't. Parkinson wants to control the pace but Rockefeller is squirming around nicely. Parkinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Parkinson with good strikes from the mount here! Rockefeller tries to hold on but Parkinson pushes him away. Rockefeller is desperately trying to improve his position but Parkinson has a good base and remains in mount. Rockefeller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round. Rockefeller preventing the sweep. Parkinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rockefeller wants to pass the guard but Parkinson is keeping the position. Parkinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rockefeller's guard. Rockefeller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rockefeller wants to sweep here but Parkinson controlling him for the moment. Rockefeller is trying to control the position but Parkinson postures up. Rockefeller working for a triangle but Parkinson defends it easily.
Rockefeller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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. Parkinson wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving. Parkinson looking to pass the guard. Rockefeller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parkinson's guard. Parkinson 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. Parkinson working a defensive guard here.
Parkinson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rockefeller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Rockefeller passes the guard and advances to mount! Rockefeller looking for a guillotine from mount but Parkinson is having none of it. Teddy Parkinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rockefeller wants to control the pace but Parkinson is squirming around nicely. Parkinson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Parkinson wants to control but Rockefeller is having none of it. Parkinson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Rockefeller looking for a triangle here. Parkinson is fighting it but it looks tight! Rockefeller pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parkinson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hercules Rockefeller! Hercules Rockefeller retains his lightweight title!
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pop
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