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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lorusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Galazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Lorusso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Lorusso! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Galazin! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lorusso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lorusso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Galazin but Galazin pushes him off and we're back to square one. Galazin pushes Lorusso up against the ropes in a clinch. Galazin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lorusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lorusso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lorusso. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lorusso. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lorusso misses with a two punch combination.
Galazin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lorusso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Lorusso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galazin. Galazin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lorusso working a defensive guard here.
Lorusso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galazin on the ground. Galazin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lorusso's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Galazin wants to take a breather but Lorusso is having none of it. Ground and pound from Galazin. Galazin stalling. Lorusso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galazin. Lorusso is trying to get back to full guard. Lorusso lands with a few short shots to the body. Lorusso is breathing heavily. Galazin trying to control from half guard but Lorusso is working away. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Galazin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galazin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Galazin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lorusso is just riding it out for now. Galazin eventually gives up the hold. Galazin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lorusso's head. Galazin winds up and cracks Lorusso with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lorusso is trying to stand up here but Galazin is controlling him well. Galazin scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Galazin is thwarting Lorusso's attempts to control the position. Galazin wants to control but Lorusso is keeping him busy. Galazin stands up out of the half guard. Galazin shoots in for a double leg but Lorusso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lorusso looks to clinch and Galazin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galazin. Galazin stands and throws Lorusso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Galazin lands a nice forearm strike. Galazin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lorusso keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Galazin lands a nice forearm strike. Lorusso takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Galazin is looking to take a break and control but Lorusso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lorusso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lorusso strikes from the bottom but Galazin takes advantage and advances to full mount! Galazin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Galazin dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galazin feints and as Lorusso raises his hands in defense, Galazin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Galazin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lorusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lorusso controls Galazin momentarily but Galazin frees himself. Galazin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lorusso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galazin is aware though and is defending well. Galazin looking to pass the guard. Lorusso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Galazin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round. Galazin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lorusso's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Galazin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Galazin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lorusso wants to get back to his feet.
Galazin slips a nice elbow through Lorusso's hands, connecting with Lorusso's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lorusso trying to control from the bottom.
Lorusso misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Galazin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lorusso is trying to stand.
Darren Galazin has got the better of the ground game so far. Galazin slips a nice elbow through Lorusso's hands, connecting with Lorusso's forehead.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Galazin pushes Lorusso up against the ropes in a clinch. Galazin leaning his opponent against the ropes. Galazin fails to pull guard.
Galazin blocks the elbow strike.
Galazin pulls Lorusso into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lorusso throwing strikes from guard but Galazin blocks nicely. Galazin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lorusso manages to get himself to full guard.
Lorusso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Galazin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Lorusso missing with punches from the bottom.
Lorusso is looking to improve his position.
Galazin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Lorusso is refusing to be controlled, as Galazin sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lorusso taking some punishment here, with Galazin in his half guard. Galazin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lorusso sees it coming and defends easily. Galazin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lorusso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Galazin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lorusso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Galazin drops an elbow to the side of Lorusso's head. Galazin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lorusso defending well though. Lorusso is staying active underneath Galazin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lorusso is looking to escape. Galazin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Galazin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lorusso lands a lovely overhand right. Galazin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Lorusso actively working from the bottom here. Galazin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Galazin lands a nice short elbow. Lorusso looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Galazin working Lorusso over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lorusso flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lorusso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galazin scores with a couple of nice shots. Galazin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Lorusso missing with punches from the bottom.
Galazin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Galazin blocks the strikes from Lorusso.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Galazin seems to be looking for submissions.
Galazin slips a nice elbow through Lorusso's hands, connecting with Lorusso's forehead. Lorusso is not content to let Galazin control the position. Lorusso landing a few short strikes. Galazin winds up and cracks Lorusso with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Nice strikes from Galazin there. Lorusso is not content to let Galazin control the position. Galazin drops an elbow to the side of Lorusso's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Galazin wants to take a breather but Lorusso is having none of it. Ground and pound from Galazin. Lorusso missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Galazin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Galazin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lorusso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Galazin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Lorusso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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. Lorusso tries to clinch but Galazin moves away and Galazin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galazin. Galazin stands up and waves to Lorusso to follow him. Galazin shoots and misses and Galazin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Galazin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lorusso misses with a series of wild punches.
Lorusso closes the distance looking to clinch so Galazin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Lorusso trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Galazin slips nicely into half guard. Galazin prevents Lorusso from standing back up.
Galazin wants to control but Lorusso is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Darren Galazin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Galazin 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Galazin! Darren Galazin is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Whitely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes to the ring accompanied by Lose Yoursellf. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 cm
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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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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, Miguel Hernandez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Whitely! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Whitely tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it. Whitely will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The fight stays on the outside here - Whitely looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hernandez tries to clinch but Whitely moves out of range. Whitely misses with a low kick.
Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Whitely in a clinch.
Hernandez lands a left hand.
Hernandez lands a hook to the side of the head. Whitely escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Hernandez both land. Nice combination. Whitely keeps the fight on the outside. Whitely takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitely moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Connor Whitely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Whitely shoots in but Hernandez avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whitely drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Whitely is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Whitely has managed to sneak the leg through. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Whitely wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. Hernandez controlling the position well. Whitely is thwarting Hernandez's attempts to control the position. Whitely wants to take a breather but Hernandez is having none of it. Whitely trying to mount his opponent but Hernandez defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez is looking to control Whitely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted? Hernandez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitely, pushing him back against the ropes. Hernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hernandez tries to clinch up. Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whitely. Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Whitely. Whitely looks gassed! Hernandez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Whitely explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Hernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Whitely. Whitely wants to clinch and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Whitely is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Whitely shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Whitely keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hernandez tries for a takedown but Whitely sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitely tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitely to the ground. Whitely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hernandez misses with a body kick. Whitely wants to clinch but Hernandez slips to the side and Hernandez counters by clinching up. Whitely is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Whitely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whitely has him pressed against the ropes. Hernandez tries to break the clinch but Whitely is controlling the position. Hernandez tries to pull guard but Whitely holds him up against the ropes and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Whitely has Hernandez pressed against the ropes, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Whitely breaks the clinch.
Whitely has a takedown stuffed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hernandez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice takedown defense from Hernandez. No joy for Whitely on that attempt. Whitely is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Whitely, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Whitely against the ropes but Whitely circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hernandez has Whitely up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitely pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Whitely, before circling back to the center of the mat. Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Whitely. Hernandez connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Whitely looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hernandez misses with a body kick. Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Danga de danga de dang - Whitely scores with a four punch combination! No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitely. Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces Whitely off the ropes and back into rage. Hernandez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Whitely misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Whitely takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitely swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hernandez scores with a one two! Whitely had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Miguel Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Whitely circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitely tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez. Whitely misses with a combination
and Hernandez moves into the clinch. Hernandez tries to circle away but Whitely has him pinned against the ropes. Whitely tries for a takedown but Hernandez manages to get underhooks.
Whitely being controlled against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitely breaks from the clinch.
Whitely tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Whitely paws at him with a jab and circles away. Whitely swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernandez counters with a right hand to the body. Whitely defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez. Whitely wants to clinch and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Whitely tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it. Horrible takedown by Whitely or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernandez which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Whitely dives in and grabs Hernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes down on Whitely's head and hops out. Miguel Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far. Hernandez throws a shot to the body.
Hernandez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whitely. Whitely moves out of range of the body kick. Hernandez fails with the takedown. Whitely darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the ropes. Whitely escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitely does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Whitely shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Whitely keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Whitely as he avoids it easily. Whitely throws a right and a left that both miss. Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick. Whitely throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss. Hernandez gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hernandez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Whitely fails to pull guard.
Hernandez can't break the clinch.
Whitely breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whitely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Whitely misses with a looping left. Whitely moves in looking to clinch but Hernandez pushes him off. Hernandez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Miguel Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Whitely. Hernandez misses with a kick to the body and Whitely counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whitely. Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitely is controlling him. Whitely postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it. Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitely trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Whitely stays in close to Hernandez's body and controls the position. Whitely trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Whitely looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miguel Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Whitely 's head but he takes it in his stride. Whitely fails with a takedown attempt. Hernandez misses with a body kick. Whitely fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hernandez has Whitely up against the ropes in a clinch.
Whitely keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Whitely fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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. Whitely jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Whitely gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Whitely, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Whitely against the ropes but Whitely circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Whitely takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A left and a right from Hernandez both land. Nice combination. A head kick from Whitely lands but Hernandez takes it in his stride. Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt. Hernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitely. Connor Whitely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Connor Whitely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hernandez 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Hernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Rover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rover has chosen Drop The World- Lil' Wayne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Runner! 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, Brandon Rover! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rover throws a nice looking combination but Runner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Runner dives in and grabs Rover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rover pushes down on Runner's head and hops out. Rover rushes Runner and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Rover has clasped his hands together around Runner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Runner manages to get back to half guard. Runner moves into full guard.
Runner trying to keep a closed guard but Rover is proving a slippery customer.
Rover slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Runner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Rover tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Runner regains half guard. Rover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rover wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Runner won't allow Rover to pass to mount. Runner trying to control but Rover postures up.
Rover wants to take a breather but Runner is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Runner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rover. Rover wants to clinch. Rover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rover tries to avoid it but Runner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rover to the ground. Rover escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rover tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.
Rover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Runner shoots for a double leg takedown but Rover sprawls well. He's pushed Runner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Runner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rover takes the fight into the clinch. Runner looking for a takedown. Rover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rover tries a head kick but it misses.
Rover stuffs the takedown. Rover tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runner swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rover scores with a takedown into Runner's guard. Rover looks gassed! Rover is looking to stand up but Runner won't let him. Runner trying to control the position here. Runner keeping moving, preventing Rover from controlling successfully. Runner had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rover is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Runner Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rover's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rover tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Runner sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Rover to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Runner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Galazin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Godlewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Galazin! 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, Chris Godlewski! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Godlewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Godlewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Galazin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Godlewski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galazin defends it nicely. Galazin with a poor takedown and Godlewski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Galazin won't be happy with that. Godlewski stands up and beckons Galazin to his feet. Galazin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godlewski. Godlewski has managed to clinch.
Galazin tries to break the clinch but Godlewski is controlling the position. Galazin jumps guard and drags Godlewski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Godlewski won't allow Galazin to get back to his feet. Godlewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Galazin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Galazin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Godlewski on the ground. Godlewski throwing strikes from guard but Galazin blocks nicely. Galazin wants to get back to his feet but Godlewski passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Galazin won't allow Godlewski to pass to mount. Godlewski stalling. Let's hope that Godlewski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Galazin taking some punishment here, with Godlewski in his half guard. Godlewski prevents Galazin from standing back up.
Godlewski is looking to take a break and control but Galazin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Galazin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Galazin pushes Godlewski off looking to stand but Godlewski dives back in and keeps control.
Galazin kicks off Godlewski and gets to his feet. Galazin doesn't succeed with the takedown and Godlewski counters by moving into the clinch. Godlewski tries to pull guard but Galazin holds him up against the ropes and eventually Godlewski drops back down to his feet.
Godlewski pulls Galazin into guard.
Galazin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Galazin wants to stand but Godlewski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Godlewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Godlewski wants to sweep but no luck. Godlewski is trying to keep Galazin in close.
Galazin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Godlewski is proving hard to escape from. Godlewski keeping full guard, as Galazin tries to pass. Galazin is breathing heavily. Galazin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Godlewski's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Godlewski wants to clinch and Galazin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Godlewski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Galazin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Galazin wants to stand but Godlewski is controlling his posture from full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Godlewski trying to keep a closed guard but Galazin is proving a slippery customer.
Godlewski wants to sweep here but Galazin controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Godlewski will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galazin tries to clinch but Godlewski is having none of it. Godlewski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Galazin was covering up waiting for the punch and Godlewski finishes the takedown easily into guard. Galazin tries to land a sweep but no joy. Galazin trying to control the position.
Galazin wants to stand up but Godlewski is controlling him. Galazin keeping moving, preventing Godlewski from controlling successfully. Galazin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Galazin wants to sweep but no luck. Godlewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Galazin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Galazin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Godlewski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Galazin napping and manages to drive through into side control! Galazin can't do much from the bottom here. Galazin is looking for a sweep. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Galazin prevents Godlewski from improving position. Galazin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Galazin is looking to improve his position.
Galazin is looking to control Godlewski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galazin avoid being mounted? Galazin is looking to escape. Galazin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Godlewski stalks Galazin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Galazin's face. Galazin staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Godlewski feints and as Galazin raises his hands in defense, Godlewski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Galazin is trying to control the position but Godlewski postures up. Godlewski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Galazin keeping moving, preventing Godlewski from controlling successfully. Godlewski tries to stand but Galazin is controlling from the bottom. Godlewski prevents Galazin from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Godlewski throwing strikes from guard but Galazin blocks nicely. Galazin looking for a guillotine here but Godlewski defends easily.
Godlewski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Galazin misses with an uppercut. Godlewski saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Godlewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Godlewski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Galazin counters with a left and a right that stings Godlewski. Galazin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Galazin showed some decent athleticism there. Galazin trying to control from Godlewski's half guard. Godlewski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Galazin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Godlewski is keeping the position for now. Galazin stands up from Godlewski's guard - Galazin perhaps looking for a knockout. Galazin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from Galazin. Galazin clinches but Godlewski breaks the clinch and Godlewski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Galazin! Godlewski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Godlewski raining down shots from the mount! Godlewski controlling from the full mount. Galazin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Galazin wants to hold on but Godlewski pushes him away. Godlewski unloading with bombs! Galazin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Galazin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Godlewski sitting in guard here, content to control. Galazin is looking to stand up but Godlewski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Godlewski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Godlewski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Galazin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
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. Galazin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galazin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Godlewski! Godlewski is trying to reverse the position but instead Galazin has taken his back - oops! Godlewski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Galazin.
Galazin misses with an elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Galazin. I think Godlewski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Godlewski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juanie Mexicano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Maignon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Maignon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanie Mexicano! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Maignon! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mexicano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maignon swats him away and circles back towards the center. Maignon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mexicano pinned against the cage. Mexicano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Mexicano shoots and misses and Maignon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mexicano is lucky that one didn't land flush. Mexicano doesn't succeed with the takedown and Maignon counters with a nice body kick.
Maignon doesn't succeed with the takedown and Mexicano counters with a nice double leg into guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Maignon 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. Maignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mexicano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mexicano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mexicano stands up from Maignon's guard - Mexicano perhaps looking for a knockout. Mexicano shoots and misses and Maignon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mexicano won't be happy with that. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanie Mexicano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maignon wants to control but Mexicano is keeping him busy. Maignon stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maignon with a lazy takedown attempt and Mexicano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mexicano. Mexicano is breathing heavily. Mexicano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Mexicano throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Maignon 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. Mexicano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Mexicano won't allow Maignon to get back to his feet. Mexicano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mexicano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mexicano postures up in Maignon's guard and throws a big left but Maignon blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mexicano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maignon is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Mexicano misses with a takedown and Maignon counters with a three punch combo that has Mexicano backing up. Mexicano nods at Maignon to acknowledge the strikes. Mexicano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maignon. Maignon fails with the takedown and Mexicano counters with a nice double leg into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Mexicano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mexicano is just content to waste time from the top position. Maignon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Maignon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mexicano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maignon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mexicano manages to get himself to full guard.
Maignon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Mexicano has his foot on Maignon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maignon works his way back into a safe position though. Mexicano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maignon stacks Mexicano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maignon! Mexicano wants to get back to his feet but Maignon is dominant here and he's now got Mexicano's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maignon is looking to control Mexicano but Mexicano is wriggling around and keeping busy. Maignon lands shots from the back. Mexicano is trying to get back to his feet but Maignon has full control of the position and if anything, Mexicano has just worked his way into a worse spot. Maignon trying to control momentarily.
Mexicano tries to escape but Maignon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maignon wants to control but Mexicano is keeping busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juanie Mexicano will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Mexicano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maignon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Mexicano wants to control from the top but Maignon keeps moving. Maignon wants to stand up but Mexicano is controlling him. Mexicano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mexicano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mexicano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mexicano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Mexicano is looking to work some ground and pound but Maignon has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mexicano wants to control from the top but Maignon keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Maignon feints and as Mexicano raises his hands in defense, Maignon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Mexicano looking for a guillotine here but Maignon defends easily.
Maignon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Maignon slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mexicano gets full guard. Mexicano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mexicano tries to get out of the position. Maignon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Mexicano with a poor takedown and Maignon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Maignon tries to stand and escape but Mexicano is controlling the position. Mexicano wants to get back to full guard. Mexicano wants to get back to his feet. Mexicano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maignon pulls his head out easily. Mexicano tries to get to full guard but Maignon has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maignon prevents Mexicano from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Maignon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Mexicano counters with a slapping leg kick. Mexicano keeps the fight on the outside. Maignon fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mexicano tries to clinch but Maignon is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Maignon tries to clinch but fails miserably and Mexicano counters with a nice double leg into guard. Mexicano throwing strikes from guard but Maignon blocks nicely. Mexicano throws a big right hand that misses. Maignon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maignon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mexicano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mexicano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mexicano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Maignon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Maignon will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mexicano shoots in but no luck this time. Maignon clinches but Mexicano breaks the clinch and Mexicano counters with a shoot takedown. Maignon fights it but they end up in guard. Mexicano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Maignon controlling the position. Maignon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mexicano's guard. Maignon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mexicano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maignon has managed to get both his arms back between Mexicano's legs - danger averted. Mexicano is wriggling around but Maignon manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maignon is trying to control. Mexicano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maignon blocks the strikes from Mexicano.
Mexicano trying to control but Maignon postures up.
Maignon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Mexicano fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mexicano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanie Mexicano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maignon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mexicano darts in trying to clinch and Maignon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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. Mexicano throws a right and a left that both miss. Maignon with a poor takedown and Mexicano counters with a single leg into guard. Maignon didn't expect that. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maignon holds on and takes a little breather. Maignon keeping moving, preventing Mexicano from controlling successfully. Mexicano looking to sit in guard and control but Maignon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Mexicano pushes Maignon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mexicano needs to keep his hands up - Maignon had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Mexicano.
Mexicano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Maignon is looking to control Mexicano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maignon avoid being mounted? Maignon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mexicano. Mexicano wants to control but Maignon is keeping him busy. Mexicano tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maignon. Mexicano throwing shots but Maignon is blocking nicely. Mexicano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maignon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mexicano missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mexicano is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maignon tries to clinch up and Mexicano counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maignon won't be happy with that. Maignon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Mexicano is putting a hurting on Maignon here, landing some big shots from side control. Mexicano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Mexicano wants to stand but Maignon is controlling his arm. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mexicano working away.
And that's the end of the fight! Juanie Mexicano showed his dominance in that final round. I think Mexicano 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanie Mexicano! Juanie Mexicano is the new bantamweight champion!
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