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Ascension 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios has chosen Forever as his entrance music. Diego Rios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Rios!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dela Cruz is trying to stand.
Rios looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dela Cruz tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
Rios seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dela Cruz has hold of Rios's hands but Rios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Rios lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Rios is very close to passing his half guard.
Rios is pressing down on Dela Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dela Cruz is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios drops back looking for a leg! Dela Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Cruz manages to kick Rios off! Rios jumps back into Dela Cruz's guard.
Rios throwing strikes but missing.
Rios throwing strikes but missing.
Rios looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rios trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
Rios stands up over Dela Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios is working Dela Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rios wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Dela Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Rios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dela Cruz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rios is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rios is nestled in close to Dela Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rios slows the pace down in half guard.
Rios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Rios eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios is nestled in close to Dela Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dela Cruz taking some punishment here, with Rios in his half guard.
Rios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rios is working for a submission of some sort.
Rios sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rios has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dela Cruz defend it? Rios steps over the head and cranks it - Dela Cruz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rios!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Rios!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sinn Sixx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashford Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinn Sixx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sinn Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashford Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lincoln closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lincoln fails to land the takedown.
Lincoln drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sixx lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Lincoln goes down and covers up as Sixx starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinn Sixx!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siphiwe Tshabalala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Siphiwe Tshabalala has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Siphiwe Tshabalala seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siphiwe Tshabalala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ninja Berto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berto moves out of range of the body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berto.
Donk. Berto catches Tshabalala right on the button with a cross.
Tshabalala misses with a leg kick
and Berto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tshabalala's knee momentarily.
Tshabalala misses with a leg kick
and Berto counters with a right hand to the body.
Berto slips a straight right by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala misses with an uppercut.
Tshabalala misses with a body kick.
Berto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tshabalala tries to clinch there but Berto circles away.
Berto fails with a takedown attempt.
Tshabalala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berto misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Berto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tshabalala's head.
Tshabalala checks the leg kick.
Berto looking to score a takedown here. Tshabalala is defending well but Berto drives through and ends up in Tshabalala's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Berto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tshabalala's head.
Tshabalala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berto is one step ahead there.
Berto is working Tshabalala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berto looking to pass the guard.
Tshabalala controls Berto momentarily but Berto frees himself.
Berto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berto scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice cross by Tshabalala.
Decent striking displayed by Berto there.
Berto scores with a takedown into Tshabalala's guard.
Berto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tshabalala is looking to stand up but Berto isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tshabalala is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berto trying to control but Tshabalala is working from the bottom.
Tshabalala wants to stand up but Berto is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Berto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A clash of legs there as Berto blocks the low kick.
Tshabalala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninja Berto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tshabalala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tshabalala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tshabalala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tshabalala throws out the jab.
Berto connects with an inside leg kick.
Berto thuds a left hand into Tshabalala's body.
Berto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tshabalala is trying to work for a sweep but Berto has mounted him!
Berto controlling from mount.
Berto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tshabalala is trying desperately to improve position.
Berto landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tshabalala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tshabalala is trying desperately to improve position.
Berto controlling from the full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tshabalala because Berto loaded up on that one.
Berto is landing with some decent strikes but Tshabalala is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Berto with good strikes from the mount here!
Tshabalala is in a horrible position here. Berto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tshabalala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berto controlling the pace for now.
Berto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Tshabalala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Berto is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ninja Berto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Berto looks to throw the jab but Tshabalala is out of range.
Tshabalala missing with a left hand there. Berto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berto showed some decent athleticism there.
Berto is trying to control the action in half guard but Tshabalala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tshabalala is trying to stand.
Tshabalala wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto throwing shots but Tshabalala is blocking nicely.
Berto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tshabalala keeps working.
Berto is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ninja Berto.
Tshabalala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berto swings for the body but Tshabalala moves out of range.
Tshabalala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Siphiwe Tshabalala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tshabalala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tshabalala sprawls well. Tshabalala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berto gets slowly back to his feet.
Berto throws a jab when Tshabalala was well out of range.
Tshabalala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berto wants to pass the guard but Tshabalala is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto won't allow Tshabalala to get back to his feet.
Berto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tshabalala uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tshabalala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berto.
Berto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tshabalala's head backwards.
Tshabalala checks a leg kick.
Ninja Berto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Berto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tshabalala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tshabalala.
Tshabalala misses with a hook
and Berto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Berto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tshabalala swivels and escapes.
Tshabalala throws a right hand that misses
and Berto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Berto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ninja Berto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berto advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ninja Berto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ninja Berto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Celek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren comes to the cage accompanied by God's gonna cut you down by Jonny Cash. Celek has chosen 40 oz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brent Celek!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Celek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Celek scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Warren.
Celek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warren misses with a body shot
and Celek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warren swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Celek counter with a right hand.
Warren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Warren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celek manages to avoid it.
Celek with a hook.
Celek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Celek pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Celek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Warren wants to control but Celek is keeping busy.
Warren moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren controls Celek momentarily but Celek frees himself.
Warren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Celek has picked Warren up and slammed him! Warren can't keep hold of the triangle and Celek manages to pass to side control!
Warren regains half guard.
Celek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Celek working the head and body with strikes.
Warren tries to get to full guard but Celek has control of the leg.
Warren is pressing down on Celek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Celek preventing the sweep.
Warren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Celek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Celek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Celek is working Warren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Warren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Celek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warren's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Celek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Celek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Celek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Warren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Celek from controlling successfully.
Celek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Celek trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Celek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Warren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Celek working some strikes from top position.
Celek is pushing down on Warren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warren is fighting to maintain full guard but Celek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Celek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Celek lands a nice short elbow.
Celek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Celek prevents Warren from improving his position.
Celek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Celek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Celek throws a strike but Warren avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Warren is trying to control the position but Celek postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warren's head.
Celek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Celek is pressing down on Warren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Celek keeping moving, preventing Warren from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Celek 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.
Warren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Celek is keeping the position for now.
Celek wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Celek controlling the position.
Celek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Celek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Celek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Celek with a nice cross.
Warren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celek manages to avoid it.
Celek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warren.
Warren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Celek's guard.
Celek working a defensive guard here.
Warren looking to pass the guard.
Celek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Celek 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.
Celek trying to keep a closed guard but Warren is proving a slippery customer.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brent Celek hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Warren looks to throw the jab but Celek is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren misses with an uppercut. Celek saw that one coming.
Celek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Celek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Warren tries to bum rush Celek with a series of wild strikes but Celek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren throws an overhand right that lands on Celek's shoulder, as Celek tries to avoid the shot.
Celek throws a right and a left that Warren avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warren throws a big shot that misses.
Celek connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warren is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Celek's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Warren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Celek.
Celek throws a big shot that misses.
Warren avoids the head kick by Celek.
Nice defenses there by Celek.
Celek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Celek. Celek obviously looking to wear him down.
Celek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Celek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celek breaks from Warren's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warren tries to reverse the position but Celek maintains control.
Celek dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek breaks from Warren's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Warren is rocked!
Warren takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Celek's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Celek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iron Vines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vines kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Where Dem Girls At. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iron Vines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Askren!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Askren throws a body punch but Vines moves out of range.
Askren is looking to clinch but Vines is avoiding it.
Askren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vines is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askren drives through and clinches with Vines against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Askren.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Vines.
Vines blocks an uppercut.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viness head.
Vines tries to pull guard but Askren won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iron Vines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vines's elbow.
Askren pushes Vines back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren scores with a shot to the side of Vines's head.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tries a body shot but Vines blocks it.
Vines pulls guard.
Vines can't keep his opponent in guard - Askren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Askren pulls his head out easily.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vines keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren trying to control from half guard but Vines is working away.
Askren thows a huge punch but Vines dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vines looking for submissions off his back.
Vines looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vines is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Askren wants to take a breather but Vines is having none of it.
Vines avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren is keen to just control but Vines is a slippery customer.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Askren is keen to just control but Vines is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vines is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vines avoid being mounted?
Askren tries to pass to full mount but Vines defends it.
Askren prevents Vines from improving his position.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Vines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Askren.
Askren thows a body shot but no joy.
Vines shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Askren defends it nicely.
John Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren lands with a straight right. Vines didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a hook but Vines avoids it easily.
Askren moves into the clinch.
Askren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Vines controls the action.
A short uppercut from Askren.
Vines blocks an uppercut.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Vines avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vines backwards.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren works on Vines's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vines tries for a takedown. No joy.
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vines.
Vines blocks a body shot from Askren.
A short right from Askren.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Askren dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren working the head and body with strikes.
Askren winds up and cracks Vines with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askren wants to free his trapped foot but Vines is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vines actively working from the bottom here.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vines is trying to control but can't.
Vines is pressing down on Askren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to control from the top but Vines keeps moving.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vines looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Vines looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Askren advances position into side control!
Askren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Askren working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vines wants to control but Askren postures up.
Vines is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vines is working to avoid the ground and pound but Askren connects with a decent elbow.
Askren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vines will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vines is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Vines is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vines avoid being mounted?
Vines regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vines throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vines is looking for a triangle but Askren pushes his legs off easily.
Vines looking to control.
Vines has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Askren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vines.
Askren landing a few strikes.
Askren laying and praying for a moment but Vines takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vines is pressing down on Askren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Askren wants to control from the top but Vines keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.
Vines is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askren wants to control from the top but Vines keeps moving.
Vines is trying to keep Askren in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vines manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vines takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Askren. No joy for Vines on that attempt.
Askren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Askren rushes Vines and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iron Vines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vines is working for takedown but Askren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Askren.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Askren.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Askren.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
A short body shot lands from Askren as the two fighters clinch.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Askren.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Askren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vines backwards.
Askren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Askren scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren pushes Vines back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Askren lands a body punch.
Askren lands with a light punch inside.
John Askren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vines tries to pull guard but Askren holds him up against the cage and eventually Vines drops back down to his feet.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vines tries to pull guard but Askren won't allow it.
Vines fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askren.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vines drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vines jumps guard but Askren stands there with Vines around his waist. Vines gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Vines controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands a body punch.
Vines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askren smiles and moves away.
Askren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vines rather than just go for the knockout.
Askren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vines moves away.
Askren blocks a head kick by Vines.
Iron Vines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vines's half guard.
Askren uses his free foot to push down on Vines's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vines.
Askren content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Askren!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabre wants to land a leg kick but Carson is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carson is defended easily by Sabre.
Sabre looks to clinch
and Carson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carson defending well as Sabre loads up on a big left hand.
Carson misses with the combination.
Sabre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carson circles away.
Carson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sabre. Sabre obviously looking to wear him down.
Sabre closes the distance and pushes Carson back into the cage.
Sabre lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sabre.
Carson tries to break free but Sabre pushes him back against the cage.
Sabre controlling the action here for a moment.
Carson managing to block the knees to the body from Sabre.
Sabre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carson.
Sabre comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carson's elbow.
Carson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre lands a shot to the body.
Sabre works on Carson's body with a couple of short punches.
Carson breaks from the clinch.
Sabre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sabre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabre keeps Carson at a distance using the push kick.
Sabre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carson has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carson tried to score with a low kick but Sabre checks it.
Sabre tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carson.
Sabre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Carson is breathing heavily.
Sabre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sabre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Carson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sabre scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Sabre tenderised Carson's leg. Carson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Sabre.
Sabre scores with a shot to the body.
Sabre closes the distance and clinches.
Sabre lands a left hand.
Carson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sabre has him pressed against the cage.
Sabre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carson or not.
Sabre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carson or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sabre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sabre.
Sabre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sabre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sabre breaks from the clinch.
Sabre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carson. That did some damage!
Bill Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabre.
Sabre takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sabre.
Sabre pushes Carson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sabre presses Carson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sabre is working Carson over against the cage.
Sabre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carson is trying to break the clinch but Sabre is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Sabre as the two fighters clinch.
Sabre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carson up against the cage.
Carson is trying to break free.
Sabre avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre scores with a hook to the body.
Sabre lands a good knee to the midsection. Carson won't want to take too many of those.
Sabre cracks Carson with a nice body shot.
Sabre lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Sabre.
Sabre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sabre just leaning against Carson, taking a breather.
Carson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A bit of stalling here from Sabre.
Sabre continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Sabre.
Carson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bill Carson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carson looks for a takedown but Sabre sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabre.
Donk. Sabre catches Carson right on the button with a cross.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sabre.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sabre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carson keeps working.
Sabre slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Carson wants to get back to his feet.
Sabre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sabre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carson keeps working.
Sabre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre wants to control but Carson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A lazy left from Sabre finds it's target.
Sabre throws a solid leg kick but Carson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sabre.
Some bone on bone action there as Carson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sabre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carson under the eye.
Sabre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carson momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sabre.
Sabre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Sabre scores with a four punch combination!
Sabre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sabre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carson is rocked!
Carson is trying to stand up.
Sabre postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carson looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sabre thuds his shin into the meat of Carson's side.
Carson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sabre defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Sabre.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sabre.
Sabre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sabre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carson walks into a stiff left hand from Sabre.
A lazy left from Sabre finds it's target.
Carson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sabre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carson will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre misses with a head kick.
Carson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabre.
Sabre has Carson pressed against the cage, preventing Carson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sabre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sabre has picked Carson up - he's going for a ride! Sabre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sabre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sabre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sabre drops an elbow to the side of Carson's head.
Sabre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sabre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matt Sabre has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
That kick from Sabre tenderised Carson's leg. Carson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sabre can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Sabre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre throws a shot to the body.
Sabre closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carson quickly recovers to half guard.
Sabre trying to control the pace.
Carson is trying to stand up here but Sabre is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre wants to pass to mount but Carson is defending the position.
Sabre is keen to just control but Carson is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Sabre.
Nice cross by Sabre.
Sabre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carson's calf.
Carson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bill Carson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabre slips a straight right by Carson.
Sabre scores with a jab. Carson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carson looks to land a combination but Sabre avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sabre - the referee stops the clock and Carson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sabre. Carson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sabre tries to clinch but Carson moves out of range.
Sabre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carson, pushing him back against the cage.
Matt Sabre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sabre lands a knee to the body.
Sabre lands an elbow that stopped Carson in his tracks for a moment.
Sabre prevents Carson from breaking the clinch.
Sabre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sabre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carson gets underhooks to prevent Sabre's takedown attempt.
Sabre digs a right hand underneath Carson's ribcage. Carson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sabre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sabre lands a damaging elbow.
Sabre stalling in the clinch.
Sabre crunches a lovely knee into Carson's ribcage.
Matt Sabre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre is pushing Carson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sabre has Carson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Sabre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sabre 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Sabre!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Iglesias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy has chosen PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Forrest Loveladdy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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23
162 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Iglesias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy tries to clinch up.
Loveladdy looks to throw the jab but Iglesias is out of range.
Loveladdy walks into a stiff left hand from Iglesias.
Iglesias misses with a hook
and Loveladdy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iglesias cracks Loveladdy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loveladdy thows a body shot but no joy.
Loveladdy throws a leg kick but Iglesias moved away.
Iglesias misses with a head kick.
Iglesias looks to land a right hand but Loveladdy moved out of range.
Iglesias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loveladdy just misses with a punch to the body.
Iglesias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loveladdy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iglesias. Loveladdy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loveladdy misses with a body shot.
Loveladdy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iglesias's head.
Loveladdy tried to score with a low kick but Iglesias checks it.
Iglesias pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loveladdy is out of range and Iglesias settles back down.
Loveladdy drives through with a takedown into Iglesias's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Loveladdy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loveladdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iglesias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loveladdy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Iglesias is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iglesias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loveladdy thows a big elbow that misses.
Loveladdy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iglesias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loveladdy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loveladdy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iglesias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iglesias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loveladdy tries to free his leg and advance position but Iglesias is retaining full guard.
Loveladdy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iglesias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loveladdy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Iglesias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loveladdy won't allow Iglesias to sweep him here.
Loveladdy wants to control from the top but Iglesias keeps moving.
Loveladdy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Iglesias is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Loveladdy, into his guard.
Loveladdy 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy looking for a guillotine here but Iglesias defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loveladdy is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loveladdy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Loveladdy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Loveladdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loveladdy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iglesias.
Loveladdy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Iglesias's head.
Iglesias scoring well with a low kick there.
Iglesias misses with a series of wild punches.
Iglesias has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Iglesias there as he acknowledges the shot.
Iglesias misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iglesias throws a leg kick but Loveladdy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loveladdy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iglesias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
Iglesias being controlled here, momentarily.
Iglesias keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
Loveladdy pushing down on Iglesias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iglesias defends it well.
Loveladdy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iglesias wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loveladdy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loveladdy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iglesias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy trying to mount his opponent but Iglesias defends it.
Loveladdy controlling the action here.
Iglesias is not content to let Loveladdy control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Loveladdy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Iglesias missing with a left hand there. Loveladdy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy checks the leg kick.
Loveladdy tries a head kick but it misses.
Iglesias will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iglesias thows a body shot but no joy.
Iglesias misses with a head kick.
Loveladdy moves out of range as Iglesias strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy closes the distance and pushes Iglesias back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Loveladdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fighters circling - Iglesias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loveladdy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iglesias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iglesias wants it to stay on the feet.
Loveladdy blocks a head kick by Iglesias.
Loveladdy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iglesias, pushing him back against the cage.
Loveladdy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iglesias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Loveladdy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iglesias's elbow.
Loveladdy lands a nice shot to the body.
Loveladdy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loveladdy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iglesias preventing the sweep.
Loveladdy controls Iglesias momentarily but Iglesias frees himself.
Loveladdy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iglesias is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy working for a triangle but Iglesias defends it easily.
Iglesias stopping the sweep attempt from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy is trying to keep Iglesias in close.
Alexandre Iglesias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iglesias is aware though and is defending well.
Iglesias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loveladdy has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Iglesias doesn't defend quickly enough and Loveladdy has managed to lock this one up! Can Iglesias escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Loveladdy on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Forrest Loveladdy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Prokhorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
288 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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28
289 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Prokhorov!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Prokhorov throws a hook but Winner blocks it.
Winner gets a clinch.
Prokhorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prokhorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Prokhorov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prokhorov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winner misses with a punch to the body.
Winner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winner blocks an uppercut.
Winner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winner throws a jab but it's blocked by Prokhorov.
Prokhorov shoots in but Winner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prokhorov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prokhorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokhorov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Winner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Prokhorov is out of range and Winner settles back down.
Winner misses with a low kick as Prokhorov jumps back.
Prokhorov lands a head shot.
Prokhorov misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Prokhorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winner.
No joy there for Winner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner stalks Prokhorov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prokhorov's face. Prokhorov staggers backwards, shaken.
Winner looks to score with a jab to the body but Prokhorov is just out of range.
Prokhorov forces Winner back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prokhorov gets through Winner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winner is looking to control Prokhorov's arms but Prokhorov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winner has his back to the cage.
Prokhorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Prokhorov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Prokhorov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prokhorov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prokhorov tries to work over Winner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prokhorov wants a takedown but no success here.
Malcolm Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Prokhorov.
Prokhorov misses with the head strike.
Winner lands an uppercut.
Prokhorov tries to score a body lock takedown but Winner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Winner pushes Prokhorov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Winner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prokhorov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winner's brow.
Prokhorov struggles to land a body shot inside as Winner controls his hands.
Winner working hard to break the clinch.
Winner lands a body shot.
Prokhorov looks gassed!
Winner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prokhorov tries a body shot but Winner blocks it.
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prokhorov.
Winner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prokhorov to score with a decent uppercut.
Winner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prokhorov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prokhorov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner works Prokhorov's body with a nice hook.
Winner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prokhorov walks into a stiff left hand from Winner.
Winner misses with a head kick.
Winner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prokhorov swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Prokhorov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winner moves away.
Winner scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prokhorov throws a lazy right hand but Winner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winner misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Prokhorov with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Winner 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.
Winner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malcolm Winner is winning the standup battle so far.
Winner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prokhorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prokhorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner lands a glancing blow to the side of Prokhorov's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Winner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winner tries to break the clinch but Prokhorov is controlling the position.
Prokhorov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Winner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Prokhorov.
Prokhorov throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner working aggressively here.
Prokhorov is breathing heavily.
Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prokhorov swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Prokhorov lands a slapping body shot.
Winner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prokhorov.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Prokhorov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Winner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A big left from Prokhorov misses.
Prokhorov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winner was well out of range. Poor timing from Prokhorov.
Winner swinging wildly here.
A bone on bone clash there as Prokhorov blocks the leg kick.
Winner rushes Prokhorov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prokhorov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prokhorov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Winner misses with the head strike.
Winner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Winner manages to end up in side control.
Prokhorov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winner's best efforts.
Winner prevents Prokhorov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokhorov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov wants to control but Winner is keeping busy.
Winner prevents Prokhorov from improving his position.
Winner lands with a punch from half guard.
Winner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winner thows a huge punch but Prokhorov dodges it nicely.
Prokhorov wants to get back to full guard.
Winner not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Winner.
Prokhorov won't allow Winner to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokhorov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Prokhorov is trying to control the position but Winner postures up.
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!
Winner controlling from the top position.
Winner stands and throws Prokhorov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Prokhorov is looking for a sweep.
Prokhorov taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prokhorov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malcolm Winner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prokhorov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Winner dominated that second round.
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!
Prokhorov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Winner's waist but Winner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prokhorov off to one side.
Prokhorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winner.
Winner scores with a sloppy right hand. Prokhorov should have avoided that one.
Prokhorov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Winner avoids it really well and circles away.
Winner missing with a left hand there. Prokhorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winner slips under a jab from Prokhorov.
Prokhorov misses the body punch
and Winner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Prokhorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prokhorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokhorov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prokhorov darts in and clinches Winner up against the cage.
Winner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Winner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winner throws a body punch but Prokhorov moves out of range.
Prokhorov avoids the body shot from Winner.
Prokhorov slips under a jab.
Prokhorov misses with a straight left.
Winner throws a solid leg kick but Prokhorov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winner.
Winner 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner gets tackled into the cage by Prokhorov. Prokhorov maintains the clinch.
Prokhorov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malcolm Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Prokhorov.
Prokhorov has a couple of punches blocked by Winner.
Winner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winner throws a body punch but Prokhorov moves out of range.
Viktor Prokhorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winner throws a head kick that misses.
Prokhorov misses the body punch
and Winner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Prokhorov with a poor takedown
enabling Winner to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winner. Prokhorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Prokhorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winner.
Winner throws an overhand right that lands on Prokhorov's shoulder, as Prokhorov tries to avoid the shot.
Winner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prokhorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Prokhorov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Winner misses the shot to the body.
Winner closes the distance and clinches.
Winner slows down the pace here.
Winner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prokhorov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prokhorov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winner prevents a body shot from Prokhorov.
Winner blocking some punches.
Winner scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prokhorov.
Prokhorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prokhorov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winner blocking some punches.
Prokhorov misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner manages to break the clinch.
Winner staying out of range there.
Prokhorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winner manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Winner 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Winner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramires has chosen Fly Me To The Moon - By Frank Sinatra as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rampage Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Ramires!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramires connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramires. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson swings for the body but Ramires moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ramires.
Ramires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Ramires uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramires.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Ramires sprawls well.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramires can pounce on him.
Ramires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramires lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramires turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Ramires tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Ramires.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramires.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramires throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramires throws a head kick that misses.
Ramires scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramires misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramires. Ramires obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Ramires tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramires.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Ramires had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Ramires lands.
Ramires stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That kick from Ramires tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ramires.
Ramires lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Ramires fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Ramires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramires scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramires lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramires connects with a looping right hand.
Ramires fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramires throws a head kick that misses.
Ramires throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ramires lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramires.
A left and a right from Ramires both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Rampage Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Ramires tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramires thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramires. Jackson shrugs it off though.
Ramires throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramires pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramires.
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!
Jackson takes one on the button.
Ramires lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ramires looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Ramires sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Ramires.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Ramires.
Ramires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
That kick from Ramires tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramires dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramires can pounce on him.
Ramires feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ramires cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jackson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ramires lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Ramires dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rampage Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ramires lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramires. That one must have hurt.
Ramires thumps Jackson with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ramires.
Ramires feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Ramires counters with a leg kick.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramires cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Ramires tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramires. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramires connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramires connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Ramires. Beautiful body shot.
Ramires closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramires wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Ramires missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramires scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramires on the ground.
Ramires stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ramires working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramires cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - Ramires scoring with strikes.
Jackson is rocked!
Rampage Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Ramires trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Ramires landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires lands a few punches from side control.
Jeez, Rampage Jackson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rampage Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sonny Ramires!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by Touch Me. Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. Humberto Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Cruz blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garcia back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Garcia checks it.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Garcia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garcia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cruz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Humberto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz is looking to wear down Garcia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garcia distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rolando Garcia was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cruz lands with a shot to the body.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Humberto Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia advances position into side control!
Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
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!
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garcia controls the position.
Garcia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cruz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cruz to see if he's OK.
Garcia slows the pace down.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cruz is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Garcia cracks Cruz with a big right hand but Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Garcia landing a few strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rolando Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Garcia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Garcia.
Cruz holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Garcia is trying to ground and pound but Cruz uses the momentary lack of control by Garcia to regain half guard.
Garcia thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Garcia trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia works his way into full mount!
Garcia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Garcia scoring with strikes but Cruz is staying in there.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
Humberto Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia throws a sloppy strike and Cruz uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Cruz has ended up in Garcia's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rolando Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz passes Garcia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garcia tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia trying to control but Cruz postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolando Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Garcia!
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