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Hellblazer 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Prochenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nagorian Zeraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zeraka's choice of entrance music: Bundy. Victor Prochenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Prochenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nagorian Zeraka!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeraka is looking to clinch but Prochenko is avoiding it.
Prochenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeraka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prochenko's half guard.
Prochenko is looking to escape.
Zeraka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zeraka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zeraka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeraka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prochenko defending well though.
Prochenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prochenko tries to get out of the position.
Zeraka is looking for a kimura here.
Prochenko is refusing to be controlled, as Zeraka sits in half guard.
Prochenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zeraka on the ground.
Zeraka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prochenko defending well though.
Zeraka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zeraka throws a strike but Prochenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zeraka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prochenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeraka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prochenko wants to stand up but Zeraka is controlling him.
Zeraka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zeraka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zeraka scoring with some ground and pound.
Zeraka is looking to work some ground and pound but Prochenko has wrist control.
Zeraka postures up in Prochenko's guard and throws a big left but Prochenko blocks it.
Prochenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeraka postures up in Prochenko's guard and throws a big left but Prochenko blocks it.
Prochenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zeraka manages to pass to side control.
Prochenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prochenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prochenko is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zeraka stops Prochenko from getting back to his feet.
Zeraka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Prochenko has hold of Zeraka's hands but Zeraka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Prochenko is trying to stand back up but Zeraka is controlling him
Zeraka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prochenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Prochenko is trying to stand back up but Zeraka is controlling him
Prochenko has hold of Zeraka's hands but Zeraka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zeraka working the head and body with strikes.
Zeraka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka throwing shots but Prochenko is blocking nicely.
Zeraka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Prochenko is trying to stand back up but Zeraka is controlling him
Zeraka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Prochenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zeraka.
Zeraka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zeraka lands with a punch from half guard.
Zeraka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prochenko keeps working.
Prochenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Prochenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeraka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeraka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zeraka breaks from Prochenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zeraka landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Prochenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zeraka landing punches.
Zeraka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zeraka lands a big elbow.
Zeraka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zeraka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prochenko is bucking up trying to escape but Zeraka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zeraka looking for a guillotine from mount but Prochenko is having none of it.
Prochenko is in a horrible position here. Zeraka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nagorian Zeraka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Prochenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zeraka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zeraka.
Zeraka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zeraka is trying to trip Prochenko. He has hold of a leg but Prochenko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zeraka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Prochenko wants to get back to his feet but Zeraka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeraka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zeraka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prochenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeraka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeraka won't allow Prochenko to get back to his feet.
Zeraka lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zeraka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zeraka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prochenko wants to stand but Zeraka is controlling the position.
Zeraka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Prochenko's head.
Zeraka stands up over Prochenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zeraka trying to control but Prochenko is working from the bottom.
Zeraka stands up over Prochenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zeraka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeraka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zeraka throws a big right hand that misses.
Zeraka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zeraka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Prochenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka advances position into side control!
Zeraka prevents Prochenko from escaping the position.
Zeraka scores with punches from side control.
Zeraka scores with punches from side control.
Prochenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Prochenko wants to get back to his feet.
Zeraka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Prochenko to see if he's OK.
Zeraka landing strikes.
Zeraka trying to control the position but Prochenko is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prochenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zeraka throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Prochenko pushes Zeraka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zeraka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zeraka scoring with punches and elbows.
Prochenko pushes Zeraka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zeraka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zeraka tries to score with some ground and pound. Prochenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Prochenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zeraka is controlling him well.
Zeraka landing strikes.
Zeraka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nagorian Zeraka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prochenko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zeraka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zeraka is working Prochenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Prochenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zeraka is controlling him well.
Zeraka lands a few punches from side control.
Zeraka works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zeraka trying to control the action but Prochenko is working from the bottom.
Zeraka is chipping away with strikes.
Zeraka is trying to get an arm triangle but Prochenko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nagorian Zeraka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Prochenko with a hook.
Prochenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zeraka manages to avoid it.
Zeraka slips a jab and a cross from Prochenko.
Zeraka avoids the body shot from Prochenko.
Prochenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prochenko misses with a few strikes there.
Zeraka moves into the clinch.
Zeraka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prochenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Prochenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zeraka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prochenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prochenko gets underhooks to prevent Zeraka's takedown attempt.
Victor Prochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nagorian Zeraka.
Zeraka wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prochenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Prochenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prochenko misses with a combination
and Zeraka moves into the clinch.
Zeraka can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeraka wants a takedown but no success here.
Zeraka gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Prochenko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zeraka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zeraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prochenko's head.
Prochenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zeraka.
Zeraka prevents Prochenko from standing back up.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zeraka is trying to work for a kimura but Prochenko is defending well.
Prochenko is looking to escape.
Zeraka drops an elbow to the side of Prochenko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeraka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Prochenko pushes Zeraka off looking to stand but Zeraka dives back in and keeps control.
Zeraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prochenko's head.
Zeraka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeraka slips a nice elbow through Prochenko's hands, connecting with Prochenko's forehead.
Zeraka lands with a punch from half guard.
Prochenko is trying to stand.
Victor Prochenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeraka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Prochenko is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prochenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zeraka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zeraka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zeraka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Prochenko is trying to stand.
Zeraka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagorian Zeraka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prochenko is staying active underneath Zeraka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zeraka trying to control from half guard but Prochenko is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zeraka content to control rather than advance.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nagorian Zeraka hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zeraka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zeraka drives through and clinches with Prochenko against the cage.
Prochenko is trying to break free.
Prochenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zeraka is working for takedown but Prochenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prochenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zeraka looking for a takedown.
Prochenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Prochenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zeraka wants a takedown.
Prochenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nagorian Zeraka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zeraka 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nagorian Zeraka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Auditore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Pansoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
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18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Auditore!
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, Uncle Pansoy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auditore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Auditore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pansoy wants to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Auditore seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pansoy sneaks out the side door and pushes Auditore away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pansoy connects with the punch.
Uncle Pansoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Auditore fails with a takedown attempt.
Pansoy scores with the left hand. Auditore knows he should have avoided that one.
Pansoy misses with a combination
and Auditore counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pansoy!
Auditore is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pansoy regains half guard.
Pansoy wants to improve his position but Auditore is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pansoy wants to get back to his feet.
Auditore trying to control from half guard but Pansoy is working away.
Auditore controlling the action here.
Pansoy trying to control but Auditore postures up.
Pansoy wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pansoy tries to get to full guard but Auditore has control of the leg.
Pansoy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Auditore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pansoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pansoy wants to control from the top but Auditore keeps moving.
Auditore pulls Pansoy in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Auditore manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Auditore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Auditore slaps away a takedown attempt from Pansoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Auditore moves into the clinch.
Auditore trying to control the position but instead, Pansoy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Auditore into the cage.
Pansoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pansoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pansoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Auditore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Auditore shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pansoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auditore thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Auditore passes Pansoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Auditore is controlling the pace.
Pansoy wants to improve his position but Auditore is controlling well.
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 Dante Auditore 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.
Auditore throws a low kick, looking for Pansoy's leg but Pansoy calmly moves out of range.
Pansoy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pansoy misses with a few strikes there.
Auditore throws a series of punches but Pansoy avoids them all with ease.
Dante Auditore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pansoy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pansoy clobbers Auditore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Auditore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Auditore is rocked!
Pansoy throws an uppercut from hell that sends Auditore clean off his feet! He's out cold! Pansoy stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uncle Pansoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago's entrance music is Thursday Magnets Caught In A Metal Heart. A fine choice. Douglas Brown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Rabago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Brown!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown slips a straight right by Rabago.
Rabago cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rabago circles away.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rabago.
Rabago jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Raymond Rabago has been cut.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Rabago is out of range.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rabago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rabago leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rabago to the mat! Rabago manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown moves into full mount! Rabago won't be happy about that!
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Rabago really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rabago on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rabago tries to get out of the position.
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rabago knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rabago because Brown loaded up on that one.
Rabago is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabago trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rabago avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brown.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rabago is looking to escape.
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown wants to control the pace but Rabago is squirming around nicely.
Rabago bucks up and throws Brown to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Rabago stuffs the takedown.
Raymond Rabago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Brown.
Brown throws a right and a left that Rabago avoids nicely.
Brown looks gassed!
Rabago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rabago back to the cage. Brown follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rabago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rabago squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brown controlling from mount.
Rabago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Rabago is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown wants to control the pace but Rabago is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Rabago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rabago throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rabago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rabago misses with a body shot.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown passes Rabago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Rabago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is trying to control. Rabago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rabago tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rabago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Rabago is working away.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rabago kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Rabago bucks up and tries to throw Brown off but instead Brown has got his back!
A lull in the action here.
Brown looking for the RNC.
Rabago is having to fend off submission attempts from Brown, who is looking to sink in the choke. Brown doesn't have the hooks in though and Rabago manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rabago stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Rabago wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rabago trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brown controlling the pace for now.
Brown looking to control but Rabago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raymond Rabago'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.
Rabago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Rabago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Brown misses.
Rabago misses with a double jab.
Rabago lands with a cross.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Rabago denies him.
Brown is trying to move to mount but Rabago reverses beautifully and ends up in Brown's guard.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown has control of Rabago's left arm, preventing Rabago from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabago stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Raymond Rabago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rabago to the mat! Rabago manages to get full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown trying to control but Rabago is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown is pushing down on Rabago's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabago is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Rabago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rabago tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rabago!
Rabago wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brown has control of Rabago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rabago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rabago is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but instead Rabago manages to regain half guard.
Rabago is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown is trying to control. Rabago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Brown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Rabago'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.
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Rabago is working away.
Brown takes a little break here. Rabago wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rabago is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rabago is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown tries to move to mount but Rabago blocks the move with his legs.
Rabago wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Rabago denies him.
Brown taking a breather here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rabago!
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown won't let Rabago get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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.
Brown throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rabago has his hands clasped together but Brown breaks the hold and Rabago is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douglas Brown!
Douglas Brown is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chantry has chosen RATM - Killing in the Name Of as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Borden Chantry was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lessard gets tackled into the cage by Chantry. Chantry maintains the clinch.
Chantry stops a takedown attempt from Lessard.
Chantry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lessard tightens his grip and picks Chantry up, before dumping him to the ground. Chantry manages to land in guard.
Chantry tries to strike from the bottom.
Chantry throws a couple of heel strikes.
Lessard works over Chantry with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chantry striking off his back but it's not causing Lessard any problems.
Chantry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Lessard from controlling successfully.
Chantry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lessard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lessard is in close to Chantry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chantry throws a couple of heel strikes.
Chantry scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Chantry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry wants to stand but Lessard is controlling his arm.
Chantry looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lessard is avoiding damage well.
Lessard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chantry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry wants to stand but Lessard has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Chantry wanted to stand there but Lessard had control of the position.
Chantry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chantry postures up and lands a big shot to Lessard's brow.
Lessard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lessard tries to get out of the position.
Lessard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lessard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lessard is pulling down on Chantry's head to control his posture.
Chantry wants to get up but he can't break Lessard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chantry looks gassed!
Lessard wants to sweep but no luck.
Chantry postures up in Lessard's guard and throws a big left but Lessard blocks it.
Lessard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lessard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lessard is pulling down on Chantry's head to control his posture.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lessard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chantry wants to stand but Lessard is controlling the position.
Lessard is in close to Chantry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lessard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lessard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lessard wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Chantry wants to stand but Lessard is controlling the position.
Chantry doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lessard landing with the ground and pound.
Lessard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chantry striking off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessard working some strikes from top position.
Chantry wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lessard manages to pass to side control.
Lessard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lessard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chantry on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lessard blocks the strikes from Chantry.
Lessard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lessard working Chantry over with strikes.
Lessard 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.
Chantry pushes Lessard off looking to stand but Lessard dives back in and keeps control.
Lessard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lessard prevents Chantry from standing back up.
Chantry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lessard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lessard winds up and cracks Chantry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chantry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lessard scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry wants to get back to his feet.
Lessard drops an elbow to the side of Chantry's head.
Chantry is rocked!
Chantry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lessard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chantry is still in real trouble! Can Lessard finish him?
Chantry taking some punishment here, with Lessard in his half guard.
Lessard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chantry on the ground.
Ground and pound from Lessard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry taking some punishment here, with Lessard in his half guard.
Lessard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lessard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Lessard.
Chantry is trying to stand up here but Lessard is controlling him well.
Lessard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chantry seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chantry punching from the bottom.
Lessard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lessard is looking to take a break and control but Chantry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chantry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Lessard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Lessard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chantry rushes Lessard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lessard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chantry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chantry lands an elbow inside that Lessard shrugs off.
Chantry pushes Lessard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lessard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chantry is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lessard to the mat. Lessard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lessard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lessard pulls Chantry in close to prevent any damage.
Chantry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lessard has a closed guard, preventing Chantry from standing up.
Chantry is fighting to break Lessard's control of his arms but Lessard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steffan Lessard.
Lessard gets the takedown into side control.
Chantry is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lessard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry misses with a strike from the bottom.
Lessard is working Chantry over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lessard working the ground and pound.
Chantry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lessard lands a few punches from side control.
Chantry striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lessard working the ground and pound from side control.
Lessard lands an elbow.
Lessard trying to control the action but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Lessard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lessard is looking to take a break and control but Chantry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chantry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry misses with a strike from the bottom.
Lessard grinds an elbow into Chantry's temple.
Chantry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lessard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chantry to the mat! Chantry manages to get full guard.
Steffan Lessard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lessard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lessard is in close to Chantry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lessard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lessard trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Chantry wants to stand and escape but Lessard is having none of it.
Lessard stands up over Chantry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chantry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lessard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lessard trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Lessard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lessard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lessard wants to control from the top but Chantry keeps moving.
Chantry pushes Lessard off and gets back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lessard.
Chantry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lessard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lessard grinds an elbow into Chantry's temple.
Lessard lands a nice forearm strike.
Chantry wants to get back to his feet.
Lessard looks up at the clock and then as Chantry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lessard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lessard lands an elbow.
Lessard cracks Chantry with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessard is chipping away with strikes.
Lessard landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on Lessard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chantry throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Chantry tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Chantry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Check out the look on Lessard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lessard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lessard working the ground and pound.
Lessard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chantry some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chantry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lessard connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lessard lands a few punches from side control.
Chantry is not content to let Lessard control the position.
Lessard scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steffan Lessard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lessard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chantry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chantry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chantry is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chantry is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lessard's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chantry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lessard working the head and body with strikes.
Lessard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chantry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lessard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chantry is refusing to be controlled, as Lessard sits in half guard.
Lessard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chantry lands with a few short shots to the body.
Lessard winds up and cracks Chantry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lessard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard is trying to control. Chantry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lessard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chantry pushes Lessard off and gets back to his feet.
Chantry closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lessard did well to prevent Chantry getting side control.
Lessard controlling the position for now.
Chantry thows a huge punch but Lessard dodges it nicely.
Lessard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chantry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chantry's back!
Chantry looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Lessard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Lessard is punishing Chantry with some ground and pound.
Chantry controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Steffan Lessard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lessard controls the position.
Will Lessard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lessard biding his time, controlling Chantry.
Lessard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Chantry is trying to get back to his feet but Lessard has full control of the position and if anything, Chantry has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lessard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lessard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry prevents Lessard from getting a body triangle.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
What can Chantry do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Steffan Lessard.
Lessard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chantry did well to prevent Lessard getting side control.
Lessard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chantry striking from half guard on the bottom.
Lessard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lessard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lessard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lessard prevents Chantry from standing back up.
Chantry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chantry wants to get back to his feet.
Borden Chantry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lessard slows the pace down in half guard.
Steffan Lessard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lessard shoots in and bounces Chantry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lessard trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Lessard scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Lessard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lessard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steffan Lessard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jing Ya Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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12 - 9 - 0 |
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jing Ya Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corncrab misses with a takedown
and Ya Xu counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Stanley Corncrab has been cut.
Ya Xu forces Corncrab back against the cage and clinches.
Ya Xu goes for a takedown attempt but Corncrab pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ya Xu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ya Xu working the ground and pound but Corncrab is defending the strikes.
Ya Xu trying to control the action but Corncrab is working from the bottom.
Corncrab is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ya Xu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corncrab keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ya Xu is taking a breather. Corncrab 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.
Ya Xu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ya Xu slows the pace down in half guard.
Corncrab is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jing Ya Xu.
Ya Xu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Ya Xu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ya Xu gets underhooks to prevent Corncrab's takedown attempt.
Corncrab tries to stall but Ya Xu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ya Xu taking a breather.
Corncrab goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ya Xu prevents it.
Jing Ya Xu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Corncrab.
Corncrab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corncrab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Corncrab keeping moving, preventing Ya Xu from controlling successfully.
Ya Xu forces his way into half guard.
Ya Xu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corncrab does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corncrab is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Corncrab holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Corncrab trying to control here.
Corncrab is refusing to be controlled, as Ya Xu sits in half guard.
Ya Xu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jing Ya Xu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Corncrab feints and as Ya Xu raises his hands in defense, Corncrab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab looking to pass the guard.
Ya Xu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ya Xu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corncrab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ya Xu counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Corncrab down! Ya Xu is looking to finish but Corncrab is intelligently defending himself.
Corncrab is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ya Xu trying to control but Corncrab is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ya Xu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ya Xu stopping the sweep attempt from Corncrab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jing Ya Xu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ya Xu counters with a takedown into side control.
Corncrab is looking for a sweep.
Corncrab manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Corncrab regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ya Xu.
Ya Xu wants to control from the top but Corncrab keeps moving.
Corncrab wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab trying to keep a closed guard but Ya Xu is proving a slippery customer.
Corncrab pulls Ya Xu in close to his closed guard and prevents Ya Xu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ya Xu trying to control the position from guard on top but Corncrab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Jing Ya Xu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Ya Xu circles away easily
and Ya Xu counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Corncrab sprawls well initially but Ya Xu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ya Xu wants to pass the guard but Corncrab is defending well.
Ya Xu is working hard here to advance position.
Corncrab tries to roll over but Ya Xu keeps him under control.
Ya Xu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corncrab defending well though.
Ya Xu is trying to control. Corncrab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu prevents Corncrab from improving his position.
Corncrab is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ya Xu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ya Xu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corncrab keeps working.
Ya Xu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corncrab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corncrab trying to control but Ya Xu postures up.
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.
Ya Xu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ya Xu thows a huge punch but Corncrab dodges it nicely.
Ya Xu thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Corncrab to regain full guard.
Ya Xu is fighting to break Corncrab's control of his arms but Corncrab is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ya Xu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corncrab wants to sweep here but Ya Xu controlling him for the moment.
Corncrab seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jing Ya Xu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Corncrab misses with a takedown
and Ya Xu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ya Xu drops an elbow to the side of Corncrab's head.
Ya Xu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ya Xu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Corncrab reverses the position - he's now on top in Ya Xu's guard.
Ya Xu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Corncrab off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Corncrab shoots and misses
and Ya Xu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corncrab's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ya Xu landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ya Xu throwing strikes from guard but Corncrab blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab has his hands on Ya Xu's head, controlling the position.
Corncrab looking for a sweep. Not yet Corncrab, not yet.
Ya Xu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corncrab looking to control.
Ya Xu lands a couple of elbows.
Stanley Corncrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jing Ya Xu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Corncrab is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Corncrab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ya Xu is one step ahead there.
Corncrab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corncrab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ya Xu tries to kick Corncrab off in order to stand up. Corncrab Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Corncrab prevents Ya Xu from escaping the position.
Corncrab trying to control the action but Ya Xu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ya Xu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Corncrab is controlling him well.
Corncrab is looking to take a break and control but Ya Xu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ya Xu is trying to buck Corncrab off.
Corncrab is working Ya Xu over with some ground and pound from side control.
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.
Ya Xu being controlled for a moment.
Ya Xu wants to get back to his feet but Corncrab drags him back down.
Corncrab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ya Xu is trying to get back to his feet.
Corncrab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ya Xu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corncrab is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jing Ya Xu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ya Xu 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jing Ya Xu!
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