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DFC 49: Rowles vs. Dardar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Rittier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Zac Jefferson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zac Jefferson!
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, Blake Rittier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rittier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jefferson is refusing to be controlled, as Rittier sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rittier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jefferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rittier.
Rittier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jefferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rittier.
Rittier 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.
Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rittier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jefferson defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rittier is trying to control the action in half guard but Jefferson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jefferson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jefferson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rittier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rittier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rittier working some strikes from top position.
Rittier thows a big elbow that misses.
Rittier connects with a couple of short punches.
Rittier stays in close to Jefferson's body and controls the position.
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Rittier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rittier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jefferson controls Rittier momentarily but Rittier frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rittier stands up from Jefferson's guard - Rittier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rittier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Rittier from controlling successfully.
Rittier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rittier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rittier landing with the ground and pound.
Jefferson has a closed guard, preventing Rittier from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rittier landing some decent shots from guard.
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rittier chips away with some ground and pound.
Rittier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rittier content to stall in guard here.
Rittier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rittier is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rittier connects with a couple of short punches.
Jefferson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rittier advances to half guard.
Rittier wants to work for an arm triangle but Jefferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rittier lands strikes from half guard.
Rittier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jefferson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jefferson moves into full guard.
Rittier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Rittier from controlling successfully.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rittier is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jefferson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rittier's back instead.
Jefferson avoiding Rittier 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Rittier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Rittier avoids them all with ease.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rittier counters with a single leg into guard. Jefferson didn't expect that.
Rittier must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rittier working some strikes from top position.
Rittier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rittier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rittier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rittier lands a couple of elbows.
Rittier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rittier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rittier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rittier postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Rittier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rittier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blake Rittier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Rittier pushes his legs off easily.
Rittier postures up and lands a big shot to Jefferson's brow.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rittier drops back looking for a leg! Jefferson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jefferson manages to kick Rittier off! Rittier jumps back into Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rittier is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jefferson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rittier's back instead.
Rittier is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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.
Jefferson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rittier has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rittier breaks Jefferson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rittier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rittier trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson working for a triangle but Rittier defends it easily.
Jefferson looking for a guillotine here but Rittier defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rittier is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jefferson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rittier's back instead.
Jefferson gets his hands free as Rittier looks to control.
Rittier manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jefferson's guard. Nice work there by Rittier.
Rittier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jefferson, up you get!
Rittier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rittier trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Rittier 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Rittier in his half guard.
Rittier slows the pace down in half guard.
Rittier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jefferson has hold of Rittier's hands but Rittier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jefferson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jefferson taking some punishment here, with Rittier in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Rittier 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!
Rittier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jefferson to the mat! Jefferson manages to get full guard.
Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rittier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rittier landing with the ground and pound.
Rittier drops back looking for a leg! Jefferson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jefferson manages to kick Rittier off! Rittier jumps back into Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rittier is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jefferson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rittier's back instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jefferson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rittier has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jefferson is trying to stick to Rittier's back but Rittier is turning into Jefferson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jefferson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rittier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rittier passes Jefferson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rittier trying to control the action but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Rittier wants to pass to mount but Jefferson is defending the position.
Rittier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jefferson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rittier seems to be working for a kimura but Jefferson defends the submission attempt.
Rittier is keen to just control but Jefferson is a slippery customer.
Rittier is looking for a kimura but Jefferson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rittier to get the leverage.
Jefferson is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rittier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jefferson tries to reverse the position but Rittier maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Jefferson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rittier moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jefferson has worked his arm free - good work by Jefferson!
Jefferson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Rittier stalls from top position.
Jefferson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rittier is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jefferson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rittier throwing strikes but missing.
Rittier wants to control from the top but Jefferson keeps moving.
Rittier postures up.
Rittier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jefferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rittier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rittier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rittier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jefferson's guard.
Rittier stands and steps away. Jefferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rittier has his takedown stuffed
and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rittier wants to sweep here but Jefferson controlling him for the moment.
Jefferson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blake Rittier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rittier had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jefferson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rittier Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jefferson's back instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Rittier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rittier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Rittier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Simpson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Burn!
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, Simon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Burn moves away and avoids it.
Burn slips under a jab.
Burn shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Burn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burn.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Burn fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Burn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burn.
Simpson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Burn shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Simpson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Burn!
Simpson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson looking to finish Burn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burn!
Simpson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looking to finish Burn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burn!
Burn really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Simpson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Simpson unloading with bombs!
Simpson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burn's face.
Burn is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Burn is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Simpson unloading with bombs!
Burn is bucking up trying to escape but Simpson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Burn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burn taking shots to the head.
Simpson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burn gets back to half guard.
Burn is looking to get back to full guard here but Simpson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Burn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to control but Burn wriggling away.
Burn is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Burn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burn tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simpson working for a guillotine from mount but Burn is in no mood to give up.
Burn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burn is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Burn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burn wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Burn tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burn has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson clobbers Burn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burn misses with a takedown
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burn doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simpson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Burn takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Simpson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simon Simpson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacre De Booza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSouza comes into the arena with freedom blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying De Booza's choice of entrance music: Punky Reggae Party. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug DeSouza!
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, Jacre De Booza!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Booza throws a hook but DeSouza blocks it.
De Booza looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSouza is just out of range.
De Booza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSouza circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSouza throws a sloppy body shot
so De Booza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeSouza looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSouza, not yet.
De Booza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeSouza trying to keep a closed guard but De Booza is proving a slippery customer.
De Booza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Booza is fighting to break DeSouza's control of his arms but DeSouza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
De Booza scoring with some ground and pound.
DeSouza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeSouza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Booza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Booza landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Booza is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSouza has wrist control.
DeSouza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Booza trying to control the position from guard on top but DeSouza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Booza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSouza is on top in guard.
DeSouza wants to control from the top but De Booza keeps moving.
DeSouza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Booza has his foot on DeSouza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeSouza works his way back into a safe position though.
DeSouza trying to control but De Booza is working from the bottom.
De Booza trying to control the position.
DeSouza stopping the sweep attempt from De Booza.
De Booza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
De Booza looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSouza is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from De Booza misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza connects with a jab.
De Booza looks to land a right hand but DeSouza moved out of range.
Jacre De Booza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Booza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeSouza on the side of the head.
DeSouza swings for the body but De Booza moves out of range.
DeSouza misses with a combination
and De Booza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeSouza's guard.
De Booza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Booza postures up and lands a big shot to DeSouza's brow.
DeSouza working a defensive guard here.
De Booza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Booza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! DeSouza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Booza, into his guard.
DeSouza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Booza keeping moving, preventing DeSouza from controlling successfully.
DeSouza looking to pass the guard.
De Booza 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.
De Booza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
De Booza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeSouza manages to get himself to full guard.
DeSouza wants to sweep here but De Booza controlling him for the moment.
DeSouza working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacre De Booza dominated that round.
That's time! DeSouza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Booza scores with a jab.
It looks like Doug DeSouza has been cut.
DeSouza dodges the punch combination from De Booza.
De Booza misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSouza ducks right into an uppercut from De Booza.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Booza.
De Booza misses the body punch
letting DeSouza counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - DeSouza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Booza misses with a takedown
and DeSouza counters with a left and a right that stings De Booza.
No joy there for DeSouza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Booza misses with a two punch combination.
De Booza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doug DeSouza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSouza lands a really nice looking cross but De Booza seems unphased.
De Booza ducks under a wild hook from DeSouza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Booza manages to avoid it.
DeSouza looks to land a combination but De Booza avoids it well.
DeSouza avoids the body shot from De Booza.
De Booza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeSouza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Booza.
DeSouza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from De Booza misses.
De Booza misses with a takedown attempt - DeSouza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doug DeSouza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacre De Booza.
No joy there for DeSouza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSouza misses with a body shot.
De Booza misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeSouza throws a body punch but De Booza moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeSouza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Booza scores a takedown into full mount!
De Booza is breathing heavily.
De Booza looking to finish DeSouza with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeSouza!
DeSouza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Booza throws some wild stikes that DeSouza manages to avoid easily.
De Booza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
De Booza looking to ground and pound but DeSouza is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by De Booza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
De Booza punching from mount but DeSouza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
De Booza trying to control but DeSouza is having none of it.
DeSouza wants to hold on but De Booza pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Booza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Booza is keen to just control but DeSouza is a slippery customer.
DeSouza manages to get to full guard.
De Booza postures up in DeSouza's guard and throws a big left but DeSouza blocks it.
Jacre De Booza has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSouza trying to control the position.
DeSouza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Booza is looking to work some ground and pound but DeSouza has wrist control.
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.
De Booza wants to control from the top but DeSouza keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Booza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeSouza!
DeSouza wants to hold on but De Booza pushes him away.
De Booza working the ground and pound effectively.
De Booza throws some wild stikes that DeSouza manages to avoid easily.
De Booza throwing strikes here but DeSouza is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DeSouza wants to control but De Booza is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSouza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by De Booza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacre De Booza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug DeSouza's cut.
That's time! DeSouza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
De Booza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from De Booza misses.
De Booza scores with a jab to the jaw.
DeSouza misses with the combination.
De Booza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Booza slips under a jab.
DeSouza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Booza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Booza throws a hook to the side of DeSouza's head but DeSouza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSouza thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Booza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeSouza on the side of the head.
DeSouza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Booza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeSouza falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Booza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeSouza's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza is trying to control the position but De Booza postures up.
De Booza has gone for a leg lock! DeSouza slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Booza's guard.
De Booza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Booza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Booza, not yet.
De Booza looking for a guillotine here but DeSouza defends easily.
DeSouza postures up.
DeSouza controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Booza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeSouza!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSouza prevents any damage by holding on tight.
DeSouza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeSouza wants to try and get back to his feet.
De Booza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. DeSouza looks a forlorn figure.
DeSouza is trying to escape the mount.
De Booza looking to secure an arm triangle but DeSouza defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Booza looking to land elbow strikes but DeSouza uses the position to regain half guard.
DeSouza wants to control but De Booza is keeping busy.
De Booza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeSouza's head.
De Booza 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.
DeSouza trying to hold on to De Booza's head to control him but De Booza postures up.
De Booza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
DeSouza wants to improve his position but De Booza is controlling well.
DeSouza wants to control but De Booza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Booza thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Booza misses with a wild combination.
De Booza scores with a hook.
De Booza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Booza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeSouza.
Doug DeSouza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacre De Booza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeSouza thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeSouza with a poor takedown
and De Booza counters with a single leg into guard. DeSouza didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Booza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Booza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeSouza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacre De Booza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Booza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacre De Booza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Says (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Free Uncle Ed, The FBI lied for making them look like fools. Edwin Edwards is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Says!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Says looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Says is breathing heavily.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Simon Says has been cut.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Says won't allow Edwards to pass to mount.
Edwards moves nicely into side control.
Edwards works to advance to full mount. Says defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Edwards unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Says is out cold - huge knockout for Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edwin Edwards!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Castillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfonso Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry White!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castillo pinned against the cage. Castillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
White is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Castillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castillo pulls White in to control the position.
Castillo is trying to control the position but White postures up.
Castillo is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Castillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castillo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White is staying tight to Castillo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
White trying to control the position but Castillo is working away.
Castillo manages to get back to half guard.
Castillo punching from the bottom.
Castillo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
White looking to control but Castillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castillo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White tries to control but Castillo wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Castillo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
White landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
Castillo tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
Castillo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Castillo tries to roll but White sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control but Castillo is keeping busy.
Castillo tries to escape but White has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Castillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Castillo wants to escape the position.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
White wants to control but Castillo is keeping busy.
Despite being in the dominant position, Barry White just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castillo shoots in but no luck this time.
White misses with a takedown
and Castillo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
White is looking to control Castillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White pushes Castillo off looking to stand but Castillo dives back in and keeps control.
Castillo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castillo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castillo's back!
White tightening his grip on Castillo, looking for the choke.
Castillo breaks White's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Castillo trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Castillo wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry White will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Castillo drives through with a takedown into guard.
White wants to stand and escape but Castillo is having none of it.
Castillo working some strikes from top position.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White keeping full guard, as Castillo tries to pass.
White working a defensive guard here.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castillo won't allow White to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castillo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Castillo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Castillo is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
White has one foot on Castillo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Castillo tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by White!
Castillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
Castillo throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White working for a triangle but Castillo defends it easily.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage.
White has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Castillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castillo is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castillo wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Castillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Castillo wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
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.
Castillo is working hard here to advance position.
White scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castillo is trying to hold White in close to prevent damage but White has managed to pass into half guard.
Alfonso Castillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castillo tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
White misses with a takedown
so Castillo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso Castillo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
White tries to bum rush Castillo with a series of wild strikes but Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castillo stuffs the takedown.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castillo working the head and body with strikes.
Castillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castillo trying to pass the guard but White defending well.
White manages to get to full guard.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castillo lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Castillo has a closed guard, preventing White from standing up.
Castillo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.
White wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Castillo trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castillo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castillo wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White scores with a short punch from the bottom.
White has his feet on Castillo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Castillo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo landing some decent shots from guard.
Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
White is trying to control the position but Castillo postures up.
Castillo chips away with some ground and pound.
White trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Castillo works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
White wants to get back to his feet but Castillo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Castillo looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castillo keeps the fight on the outside.
White tries for a takedown but Castillo circles away easily
and Castillo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alfonso Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry White.
Castillo with a nice head shot there.
White trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillo trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White keeping full guard, as Castillo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonso Castillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonso Castillo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Hartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Dorian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jessie Hartin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Dorian!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartin tries to clinch there but Dorian circles away.
Dorian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dorian counters with a shoot takedown. Hartin fights it but they end up in guard.
Dorian wants to control from the top but Hartin keeps moving.
Dorian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dorian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorian passes into half guard.
Dorian is working for a kimura but Hartin is defending it quite comfortably.
Hartin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartin tries to get out of the position.
Hartin is trying to stand back up but Dorian is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian wants to take a breather but Hartin is having none of it.
Hartin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hartin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dorian.
Hartin pushes Dorian off looking to stand but Dorian dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hartin wants to clinch
so Dorian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dorian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartin pushes Dorian off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hartin looks to land a right hand but Dorian moved out of range.
Hartin tries to clinch up
and Dorian counters with a single leg into guard. Hartin didn't expect that.
Dorian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dorian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorian drops back looking for a leg! Hartin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartin manages to kick Dorian off! Dorian jumps back into Hartin's guard.
Dorian looks gassed!
Hartin is looking to stand up but Dorian isn't so interested in that idea.
Dorian trying to control but Hartin is working from the bottom.
Hartin managing to control the position.
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.
Hartin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hartin rushes Dorian and presses him up against the cage.
Dorian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hartin prevents it.
Dorian wants to stall.
Hartin connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hartin.
Hartin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Dorian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hartin wants to clinch
and Dorian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hartin keeping full guard, as Dorian tries to pass.
Dorian wants to control from the top but Hartin keeps moving.
Dorian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorian won't allow Hartin to get back to his feet.
Dorian throws a big right hand that misses.
Dorian wants to control from the top but Hartin keeps moving.
Dorian stops Hartin from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hartin fails with the takedown
and Dorian counters with a takedown into side control.
Hartin wants to control but Dorian postures up.
Dorian swings around for an armbar but Hartin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dorian's guard.
Dorian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dorian looking for a guillotine here but Hartin defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartin is looking to stand up but Dorian won't let him.
Hartin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hartin wants to clinch
and Dorian counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hartin's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hartin prevents Dorian from improving position.
Leandro Dorian has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorian has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dorian working for a guillotine from mount but Hartin is in no mood to give up.
Hartin wants to hold on but Dorian pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartin really wants to buck Dorian off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dorian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hartin is now in Dorian's guard. A big mistake from Dorian there, giving up the dominant position!
Hartin postures up.
Hartin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dorian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dorian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Dorian 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hartin tries to clinch up
and Dorian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hartin wants to get back to his feet but Dorian is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dorian has gone for a leg lock! Hartin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dorian's guard.
Dorian has a closed guard, preventing Hartin from standing up.
Dorian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hartin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorian had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hartin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dorian Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hartin's back instead.
Will Dorian go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Well, with Dorian on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hartin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hartin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dorian's guard. Nice work there by Hartin.
Hartin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dorian is proving hard to escape from.
Leandro Dorian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Dorian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hartin preventing the sweep.
Dorian has a closed guard, preventing Hartin from standing up.
Dorian trying to keep a closed guard but Hartin is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hartin wants to clinch but Dorian slips to the side
and Dorian moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hartin.
Dorian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hartin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorian is trying to maintain a safe position but Hartin gets an underhook and turns Dorian into the cage.
Hartin connects with a knee to the head.
Hartin landing knees to the head.
Hartin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hartin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorian wants to break free but Hartin has control.
Hartin landing knees to the head.
Hartin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hartin tries a knee to the head but Dorian blocks it.
Dorian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jessie Hartin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartin is stalling here.
Hartin missing with knees to the body.
Hartin leaning against his opponent.
Hartin looking to throw knees to the head but Dorian is blocking nicely.
Hartin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Dorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dorian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Dorian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Li Fen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Z Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Its The Final Countdown. Mann is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Birdland. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
279 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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24
255 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Li Fen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Z Mann!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann throws a wild body kick that Fen sees coming a mile off.
Fen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Fen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mann!
Mann swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mann has worked his arm free - good work by Mann!
Fen tries to advance to mount but Mann instead regains half guard.
Mann flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Fen eventually gives up the hold.
Fen trying to control from half guard but Mann is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fen not doing much here.
Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann 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.
Mann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fen's head.
Fen is trying to get back to full guard.
Fen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fen is pressing down on Mann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fen looking for a sweep. Not yet Fen, not yet.
Mann throwing strikes but missing.
Fen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fen's head.
Fen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Fen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
Mann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fen has escaped and now he's on top!
Fen has gone for a leg lock! Mann slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fen's guard.
Mann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
Fen trying to control the position.
Fen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mann is refusing to be controlled, as Fen sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann pushes Fen off looking to stand but Fen dives back in and keeps control.
Mann throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mann landing strikes from the bottom.
Mann manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Z Mann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fen slips under a jab from Mann.
Fen throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Mann throws a series of punches but Fen avoids them all with ease.
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fen.
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Fen shoots in.
Mann lands with a shot to the body.
Mann throws a right hand that Fen ducks under and follows up with a left that Fen also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fen shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Fen slips under a jab from Mann.
Z Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Fen tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mann throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann lands with an uppercut that bounces Fen off the cage and back into rage.
Mann throws a lazy head kick
so Fen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Mann trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Fen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mann is not content to let Fen control the position.
Mann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fen off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fen tries to escape the position.
Mann lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mann.
Fen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mann throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fen could be in trouble here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mann has hold of Fen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mann scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fen tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fen looks a forlorn figure.
Mann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fen?
Z Mann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fen can't escape the position.
Mann lands a heavy elbow.
Mann unloading with bombs!
Mann working Fen over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Fen defends it.
Fen is trying to maintain the position but Mann is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
Fen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fen taking some punishment here, with Mann in his half guard.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mann is thwarting Fen's attempts to control the position.
Fen regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fen working a defensive guard here.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Fen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Z Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fen.
Fen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mann dives on top into guard.
Mann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mann throws a big right hand that misses.
Mann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fen looking for submissions off his back.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mann connects with a nice short shot to Fen's temple.
Fen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mann is working away from the top position though.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
Li Fen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann.
Fen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fen is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fen defends it well.
Mann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fen is on top in guard.
Fen wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann punching to the body, from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mann. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mann striking off his back but it's not causing Fen any problems.
Fen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
Fen is working hard here to advance position.
Fen won't allow Mann to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Fen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Z Mann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Z Mann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Saburov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
273 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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19
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Saburov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saburov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saburov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saburov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Saburov lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saburov cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson wants to hold on but Saburov pushes him away.
Saburov lands a big shot to the head and Johnson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Saburov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poncho Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trill has chosen They Will Kill Us All - The Bronx as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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23
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Good kicks
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poncho Villa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Trill!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Poncho Villa has been cut.
Trill throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Villa tumbling to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trill wants to control from the top but Villa keeps moving.
Trill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Villa is keeping the position for now.
Villa working for a triangle but Trill defends it easily.
Villa wants to stand but Trill is controlling the position.
Villa keeping moving, preventing Trill from controlling successfully.
Trill gets to his feet - Villa follows without any prompting.
Villa ducks under a wild hook from Trill.
Villa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Villa scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trill backwards.
Villa taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Villa.
Villa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Villa controlling the action here for a moment.
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.
Villa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Villa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trill throws a jab but it's blocked by Villa.
Trill 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.
Villa thows a body shot but no joy.
Trill cracks Villa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Villa falls backwards against the cage. Trill follows up with more strikes that drop Villa to his knees. Trill keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Villa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Trill! Andrew Trill retains his super heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Dardar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dardar has chosen Trial by Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rowles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Dardar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dardar's hands.
Rowles staying out of range there.
Dardar doesn't manage to clinch there - Rowles circles away.
Rowles shoots in for a takedown but Dardar shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Dardar does no damage.
Dardar tries to clinch but Rowles moves out of range.
Rowles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dardar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rowles.
Dardar doesn't manage to clinch there - Rowles circles away.
Dardar scores with a punch to the head.
Rowles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dardar pushes Rowles up against the cage in a clinch.
Rowles misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rowles.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dardar.
Rowles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dardar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rowles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dardar breaks the clinch.
Dardar with a poor takedown
and Rowles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dardar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rowles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dardar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul Rowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Dardar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardar throws a sloppy head kick and Rowles moves out of range easily.
Rowles catches Dardar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dardar misses with a hook.
Dardar wants to clinch but Rowles slips to the side
and Rowles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rowles is taking a breather. Dardar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rowles stops Dardar from getting back to his feet.
Dardar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rowles has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dardar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rowles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowles lands a big elbow.
Dardar tries to reverse the position but Rowles maintains control.
Dardar is in a horrible position here. Rowles smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dardar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dardar tries to lock up and control but Rowles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dardar is looking to get to half guard.
Dardar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rowles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rowles prevents Dardar from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dardar regains half guard.
Dardar gets full guard.
Rowles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rowles trying to control but Dardar is working from the bottom.
Dardar trying to control the position.
Rowles preventing the sweep.
Dardar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rowles looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rowles 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.
Rowles avoids the head kick by Dardar.
Donk. Dardar catches Rowles right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Paul Rowles has been cut.
Dardar misses with a double jab
and Rowles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rowles scores with a shot to the body.
Rowles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dardar in his tracks.
Dardar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dardar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rowles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dardar wants to clinch but Rowles slips to the side
enabling Rowles to counter with a crisp jab.
Jesse Dardar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dardar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rowles digs a good hook to Dardar's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dardar looks to land a combination but Rowles avoids it well.
Dardar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rowles lands a nice shot to the body.
Dardar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowles lands a jab to Dardar's midsection.
A jab from Rowles finds it's way through Dardar's defenses.
Rowles thumps Dardar with a low kick.
Rowles with a poor takedown
and Dardar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dardar can't get the takedown.
Rowles scores with a hook to the body.
Dardar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rowles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rowles lands a body shot.
Rowles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dardar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dardar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paul Rowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Dardar.
Dardar wants a takedown.
Dardar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dardar tries to work over Rowles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dardar fails to pull guard.
Rowles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dardar is trying to keep an underhook but Rowles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dardar wants to get back to full guard but Rowles has mounted him!
Dardar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowles controlling from the full mount.
Dardar working to try and regain half guard.
Dardar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rowles. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowles looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dardar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rowles dominating with strikes here.
Dardar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dardar tries to hold on but Rowles postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dardar is desperately trying to improve his position but Rowles has a good base and remains in mount.
Rowles looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dardar is looking to get to half guard.
Dardar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dardar tries to get to full guard but Rowles has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rowles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rowles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rowles looks for a takedown but Dardar sprawls well.
Dardar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Dardar blocks the low kick.
Dardar tries to clinch up
and Rowles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rowles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rowles wants to control from the top but Dardar keeps moving.
Dardar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dardar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardar striking off his back but it's not causing Rowles any problems.
Rowles wants to control from the top but Dardar keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dardar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rowles stopping the sweep attempt from Dardar.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dardar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rowles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rowles is looking to wear down Dardar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dardar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dardar moves in looking to clinch but Rowles pushes him off.
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.
Dardar tries to clinch
and Rowles counters with a straight right hand.
Rowles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rowles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rowles.
Dardar cracks Rowles with a nice body shot.
Dardar tries a knee to the head but Rowles blocks it.
Rowles tries to stall but Dardar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dardar wants a takedown but no success here.
Dardar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dardar moves away.
Jesse Dardar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowles keeps the fight on the outside.
Dardar looks to throw the jab but Rowles is out of range.
Rowles circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rowles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowles ducks under a wild hook from Dardar.
Dardar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Rowles as Dardar shoots in.
Paul Rowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Dardar.
Dardar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rowles swats away the attempt to clinch by Dardar.
Dardar wants to clinch but Rowles slips to the side
and Rowles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dardar ducks under a wild hook from Rowles.
Rowles connects with a solid leg kick.
Dardar tries to clinch up but Rowles circles away and keeps his distance.
Dardar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rowles.
Rowles fails with the takedown.
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.
A swing and a miss from Dardar.
Dardar tries to clinch but Rowles moves away
and Rowles counters with a right hand to the body.
Rowles misses with a hook.
Rowles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dardar circles away.
Dardar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rowles counters with a left to the body.
Dardar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dardar closes the distance but Rowles moves to the side
and Rowles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dardar's guard.
Dardar keeping moving, preventing Rowles from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rowles clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rowles's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dardar tries to clinch up
and Rowles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paul Rowles is winning the standup battle so far.
Rowles takes one on the button.
Dardar rushes Rowles and presses him up against the cage.
Dardar is trying to break free.
Dardar tries to land a knee to the head but Rowles blocks with his arms.
Dardar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dardar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rowles on the side of the head.
Dardar misses with a combination
and Rowles counters with a nice body kick.
Rowles misses with a few strikes there.
Dardar throws a series of punches but Rowles moves out of range.
Rowles thows a body shot but no joy.
Rowles clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dardar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dardar tries for a takedown but Rowles manages to get underhooks.
Rowles works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dardar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rowles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dardar.
Rowles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dardar as he avoids it easily.
Dardar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dardar with a hook.
Dardar 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.
Dardar tries to clinch up
enabling Rowles to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Dardar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dardar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rowles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dardar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rowles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rowles.
Dardar 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.
Dardar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rowles is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dardar.
Dardar struggling a bit here.
Rowles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dardar is looking for a sweep.
Rowles just content to control the position.
Rowles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dardar keeps working.
Dardar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rowles off and has taken his back!
Dardar is trying to control but Rowles is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
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.
Dardar trying to control but Rowles is having none of it.
Dardar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dardar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rowles has worked his arm free - good work by Rowles!
Dardar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rowles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rowles is trying to control Dardar's posture but Dardar avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Rowles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Rowles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rowles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dardar.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dardar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dardar tries a head kick but it misses.
Dardar closes the distance but Rowles moves to the side
and Rowles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dardar tries for a takedown but Rowles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dardar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dardar scores with a head kick.
Rowles avoids the head kick by Dardar.
Dardar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dardar misses with a combination
and Rowles counters with a nice body shot.
Dardar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rowles forces Dardar back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowles lands a shot to the body.
Rowles can't find room to land a body shot as Dardar controls the action.
Dardar tries to break the clinch but Rowles is controlling the position.
Dardar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dardar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rowles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dardar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rowles.
Rowles stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dardar as Rowles tries to tie him up.
Dardar misses with an elbow over the top.
Dardar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rowless head.
Rowles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dardar is keeping busy.
Rowles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dardar tries to pull guard but Rowles holds him up against the cage and eventually Dardar drops back down to his feet.
Dardar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dardar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jesse Dardar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dardar has a couple of punches blocked by Rowles.
Dardar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rowles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul Rowles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Dardar.
A left and a right from Dardar both land. Nice combination.
Dardar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rowles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dardar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rowles counters with a nice body kick.
Rowles throws a jab but it's blocked by Dardar.
Rowles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dardar at a distance.
Rowles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rowles lands a really nice looking cross but Dardar seems unphased.
Dardar looks to clinch
and Rowles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rowles misses with a body shot.
Dardar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rowles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dardar.
Dardar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rowles.
Dardar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rowles throws a shot to the body.
Dardar misses with a takedown attempt
and Rowles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rowles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dardar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rowles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dardar moves away from the strike by Rowles.
Nice jab there from Rowles.
Dardar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rowles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dardar misses.
Dardar wants to clinch
and Rowles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rowles connects with a solid leg kick.
Paul Rowles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rowles throws a right and a left that Dardar avoids nicely.
Rowles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dardar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rowles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rowles controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Dardar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dardar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rowles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rowles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Rowles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rowles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Rowles!
Paul Rowles is the new light heavyweight champion!
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