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Rising 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Rolla had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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144 lbs
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143 lbs
14 - 26 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Rolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Saint Randy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Randy instigates a clinch.
Rolla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rolla pulls guard successfully.
Rolla wants to stand up but Saint Randy is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint Randy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saint Randy throws a big right hand that misses.
Saint Randy gets to his feet - Rolla follows without any prompting.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolla.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saint Randy keeps working.
Saint Randy can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla trying to control the action but Saint Randy is working from the bottom.
Saint Randy is looking for a sweep.
Saint Randy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolla off and has taken his back!
Saint Randy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Saint Randy has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saint Randy gets his hands free as Rolla looks to control.
Rolla is trying to get back to his feet but Saint Randy has full control of the position and if anything, Rolla has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Saint Randy working for a choke but Rolla reverses nicely into Saint Randy 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy looking for a guillotine here but Rolla defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saint Randy is working an open guard so Rolla takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Randy gets caught flat footed, as Rolla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saint Randy pulls Rolla in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint Randy is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolla trying to control but Saint Randy is working from the bottom.
Saint Randy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolla trying to control but Saint Randy is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Rolla just wasn't active enough.
Saint Randy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saint Randy is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rolla is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brandon Saint Randy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace comes to the cage accompanied by Go To Sleep - Eminem. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kozlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kozlov misses with a double jab
and Grace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kozlov throws a leg kick that misses.
Kozlov lands with a slapping head kick.
Grace misses with a leg kick.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kozlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Nice elbow from Kozlov.
Grace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kozlov smiles and moves away.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grace.
Grace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov darts in and clinches Grace up against the cage.
Kozlov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Kozlov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a body punch.
Kozlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grace is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grace tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Grace back against the cage.
Kozlov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kozlov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grace can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grace tries to break free but Kozlov pushes him back against the cage.
Kozlov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grace has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kozlov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grace tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Grace back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grace's elbow.
Grace struggles to land a body shot inside as Kozlov controls his hands.
Kozlov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kozlov can't find room to land a body shot as Grace controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kozlov.
Kozlov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Kozlov to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Kozlov.
Grace tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Grace back against the cage.
Kozlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace is looking to break free of the clinch but Kozlov has double underhooks.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from Grace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kozlov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grace takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace misses with a body punch.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kozlov looking to throw knees to the head but Grace is blocking nicely.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Grace blocks it.
Kozlov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Kozlov.
Kozlov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kozlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kozlov tries to work over Grace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kozlov tries a knee to the head but Grace blocks it.
Kozlov prevents a body shot from Grace.
Kozlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grace.
Grace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kozlov misses with the head strike.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grace misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grace misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grace tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Grace back against the cage.
Grace is looking to control Kozlov's arms but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grace has his back to the cage.
Grace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kozlov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grace blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kozlov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grace tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kozlov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Grace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grace up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Grace's head.
Kozlov scores with a hook to the body.
Grace can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
Kozlov landing knees to the head.
Grace is rocked!
Kozlov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Grace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kozlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Kozlov has Grace pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Grace is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kozlov - that's hurt Grace badly! Oh, another knee lands and Grace is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Grace doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Igor Kozlov!
Igor Kozlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
13 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Cho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher dives in and grabs Cho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes down on Fisher's head and hops out.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cho backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jerry Cho has been cut.
Cho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fisher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fisher shoots in for a double leg but Cho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jerry Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fisher.
Cho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Fisher avoids the body shot from Cho.
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher has his takedown stuffed
and Cho counters with a stiff right hand.
Cho takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses.
Cho tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fisher breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher looks to clinch
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Cho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cho wants it to stay on the feet.
Cho scores with a decent looking hook.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jerry Cho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fisher showed some decent athleticism there.
Fisher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Cho is defending well.
Cho is trying to control but can't.
Cho is trying to stand.
Cho won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
Fisher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cho is concentrating on defense, preventing Fisher from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cho wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Cho is having none of it.
Cho tries to kick Fisher off but Fisher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fisher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cho is just riding it out for now. Fisher eventually gives up the hold.
Fisher prevents Cho from standing back up.
Cho trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Cho is having none of it.
Cho wants to control the action here but instead Fisher manages to pass to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher looking to control but Cho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisher dominating with strikes here.
Fisher wants to control the pace but Cho is squirming around nicely.
Fisher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fisher stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A big left from Cho misses.
Cho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Fisher shoots in but Cho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fisher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Cho misses.
Cho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher with a poor takedown
and Cho counters with a nice body shot.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Cho sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisher in his tracks.
Cho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cho as he avoids it easily.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fisher looks gassed!
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cho wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fisher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cho's guard.
Fisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher stops Cho from standing up.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cho wants to get back to his feet but Fisher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cho wants to stand but Fisher is controlling the position.
Fisher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control but Cho is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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 Fisher.
Cho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Cho blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Fisher fails with the takedown.
Cho just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt
and Cho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fisher's knee momentarily.
Cho is looking to wear down Fisher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horrible takedown by Fisher or perhaps it was just good defense by Cho which made him look bad.
Jerry Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fisher.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to clinch there but Cho circles away.
Cho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Cho throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
Cho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fisher ducks right into an uppercut from Cho.
Fisher wants to land a leg kick but Cho is out of range.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cho.
Cho blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Cho tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fisher tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cho is pressed up against the cage. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cho down to the mat. Cho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cho keeps the fight on the outside.
Cho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jerry Cho is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cho.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisher slips a jab and a cross from Cho.
Cho gets caught napping as Fisher dives in and scores a takedown. Cho manages to retain guard.
Cho pulls Fisher in close to prevent any damage.
Fisher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cho wants to stand and escape but Fisher is having none of it.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cho's head.
Cho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fisher is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cho kicks Fisher off and gets to his feet.
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!
Cho throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher has closed the distance and engaged Cho in a clinch.
Fisher turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fisher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cho keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fisher asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fisher trying to control the position but Cho is working away.
Cho tries to buck Fisher off but Fisher is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cho is pushing Fisher's head away, looking to escape. Fisher manages to hold on to the position though.
Cho tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cho wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fisher blocks a jab.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fisher, right into the meat.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Cho as Fisher shoots in.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jerry Cho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Fisher.
Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cho circles away.
A nice combination there by Cho.
Cho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cho loads up on a big right hand but Fisher slips the punch.
Cho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fisher has a takedown stuffed.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Cho is out of range.
Cho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fisher's head backwards.
Fisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cho doesn't seem bothered though.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
Fisher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fisher walks into a jab.
Fisher dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Jerry Cho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cho throws a series of strikes that have Fisher backpedaling.
Cho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fisher sizes up Cho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Cho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cho, pushing him back against the cage.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cho breaks from the clinch.
Cho throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
Cho throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
Fisher instigates a clinch.
Fisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cho lands a jab to Fisher's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher dives in and scores a takedown into Cho's guard.
Fisher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cho tries to kick Fisher off but Fisher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cho won't allow Fisher to pass to mount.
Cho wants to get back to his feet.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Cho is having none of it.
Cho is trying to stand.
Fisher is trying to work for a kimura but Cho is defending well.
Fisher prevents Cho from standing back up.
Cho is trying to escape back to his feet but Fisher uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fisher decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cho to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher dives in and grabs Cho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cho pushes down on Fisher's head and hops out.
Cho lands with a nice body punch.
Cho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cho wants it to stay on the feet.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cho tries to bum rush Fisher with a series of wild strikes but Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John Fisher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jerry Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with Cho, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes Cho against the cage but Cho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher wants to clinch up but Cho keeps it at a distance.
Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cho avoids the body shot from Fisher.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerry Cho.
I think Fisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fisher!
John Fisher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camden Brooking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Melton Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Jr has chosen Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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190 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Camden Brooking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Melton Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brooking is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Melton Jr's half guard.
Brooking stops Melton Jr from getting back to his feet.
Brooking is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melton Jr defends it well.
Melton Jr is staying active underneath Brooking, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brooking is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melton Jr defends it well.
Brooking is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brooking wants to take a breather but Melton Jr is having none of it.
Brooking is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooking in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Melton Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brooking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Camden Brooking!
Camden Brooking was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nines Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Ericson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodriguez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Label Society - Overlord. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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24
167 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nines Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leif Ericson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Ericson scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Ericson is out of range.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ericson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Ericson counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Jab by Rodriguez.
Ericson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Ericson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ericson digs a good body shot into Rodriguez's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Ericson slams his shin into Rodriguez's torso.
Ericson connects with a body shot.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ericson is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Ericson counters with a good low kick that Rodriguez was not able to check.
Ericson misses with a low kick.
Ericson scores with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ericson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodriguez darts in trying to clinch
and Ericson counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericson connects with a leg kick. Rodriguez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ericson throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ericson throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodriguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Ericson coming out on top.
Ericson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ericson checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ericson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ericson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Ericson keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Ericson's head but Ericson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ericson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ericson throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ericson.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leif Ericson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericson throws a chopping leg kick but Rodriguez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leif Ericson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ericson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ericson.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Ericson circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ericson tries to score with a low kick but Rodriguez moves his leg out of the way.
Ericson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ericson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ericson.
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Rodriguez.
Ericson wants to clinch.
Ericson is looking to chop away at Rodriguez's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Ericson dominated that 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.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ericson.
Ericson tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ericson misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ericson.
Leif Ericson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ericson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodriguez should have avoided that one.
Good work by Ericson as he checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ericson.
A bone on bone clash there as Ericson blocks the leg kick.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch.
Rodriguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Ericson misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice leg kick.
Ericson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ericson sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ericson trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriguez prevents Ericson from improving his position.
Ericson wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leif Ericson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rodriguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ericson throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
Rodriguez 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.
Ericson misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ericson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodriguez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ericson - the referee stops the clock and Rodriguez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ericson. Rodriguez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ericson clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ericson.
Ericson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Ericson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Ericson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Ericson.
Rodriguez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Ericson is having none of it.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Ericson is out of range.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Ericson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ericson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ericson lands a left hand.
Rodriguez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Ericson avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Ericson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodriguez controls his hands.
Rodriguez pushes Ericson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Ericson.
Ericson has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Ericson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ericson fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ericson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ericson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ericson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodriguez pushes Ericson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ericson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leif Ericson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ericson throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
Ericson lands a high kick!
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Ericson.
Ericson avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Ericson looks to throw a body kick
and Ericson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Ericson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez is looking to clinch but Ericson is avoiding it.
Ericson walks into a stiff left hand from Rodriguez.
Ericson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ericson is looking to land body kicks.
Ericson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ericson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Ericson slips the punch.
Rodriguez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ericson throws a leg kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Ericson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ericson throws a leg kick but Rodriguez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ericson scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters circling - Ericson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ericson throws out a leg kick but Rodriguez moves out of range and Ericson only half commits.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ericson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ericson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ericson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodriguez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ericson to work.
Ericson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Ericson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ericson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ericson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ericson.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ericson.
A hook to the body from Rodriguez.
Ericson letting Rodriguez take a breather here.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ericson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nines Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Ericson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodriguez lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ericson blocks a body shot from Rodriguez.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries to work over Ericson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ericson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Ericson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ericson blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez tries a body shot but Ericson blocks it.
Ericson lands a shoulder strike.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Ericson - that landed with a thud.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Ericson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ericson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leif Ericson.
I've got Ericson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leif Ericson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elix Skipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jaw told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
199 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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29
190 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elix Skipper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skipper fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaw to the ground. Skipper is now in Jaw's guard.
Jaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaw keeping moving, preventing Skipper from controlling successfully.
Jaw pulls Skipper in close to his closed guard and prevents Skipper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Skipper throwing strikes from guard but Jaw blocks nicely.
Skipper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaw wants to stand and escape but Skipper is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skipper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaw ducks under a wild hook from Skipper.
No joy there for Jaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skipper slips a jab and a cross from Jaw.
Skipper shoots and misses
and Jaw counters with a two punch combo.
Jaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skipper misses with a wild body shot.
Jaw tries to move into range but Skipper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skipper scores with a shot to the body.
Skipper gets a clinch.
Skipper slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaw trying to stall but Skipper improves his position.
Jaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jaw leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jaw looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Jaw.
Skipper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skipper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaw stalling in the clinch but Skipper improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skipper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaw smiles and moves away.
Skipper clinches.
Skipper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaw after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elix Skipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skipper is trying to pull guard but Jaw has him pressed against the cage.
Skipper jumps guard but Jaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Skipper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skipper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skipper working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skipper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skipper just leaning against Jaw, taking a breather.
Jaw is struggling to control the position.
Skipper controlling the action here for a moment.
Skipper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaw taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skipper digs a right hand into Jaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaw's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elix Skipper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skipper misses with a hook.
Jaw blocks a jab.
Jaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skipper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaw keeping moving, preventing Skipper from controlling successfully.
Jaw wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Skipper manages to pass to side control.
Skipper slows the pace down in half guard.
Jaw is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Skipper prevents Jaw from standing back up.
Skipper is looking to take a break and control but Jaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaw trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jaw misses with a double jab.
Elix Skipper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skipper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jaw slips a jab from Skipper.
Jaw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skipper gets a clinch.
Jaw taking a breather.
Jaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skipper.
Skipper wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skipper has Jaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skipper manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skipper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skipper wants to control but Jaw passes easily into half guard.
Skipper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skipper trying to control but Jaw postures up.
Jaw wants to pass the guard but Skipper is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaw trying to control from Skipper's half guard. Skipper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Skipper is adopting a defensive guard.
Skipper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaw!
Jaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skipper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaw is in a horrible position here. Skipper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elix Skipper dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jaw throws a leg kick which misses Skipper's front leg but catches the back leg as Skipper tries to avoid it.
Skipper moves into range and clinches up with Jaw.
Skipper is trying to pull guard but Jaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skipper jumps guard.
Skipper looking for subs off his back but Jaw has passed one foot through into half guard.
Skipper controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skipper is not content to let Jaw control the position.
Skipper looking for submissions off his back.
Jaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Skipper tries to roll over but Jaw keeps him under control.
Jaw is keen to just control but Skipper is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Jaw.
Skipper shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaw tries to sprawl out of it but Skipper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jack Jaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaw takes one on the button.
Skipper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaw's waist but Jaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skipper off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elix Skipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skipper momentarily.
Skipper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaw is fending him off so far but Skipper persists. Nope, Jaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaw throws a right hand that Skipper ducks under and follows up with a left that Skipper also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skipper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Jaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skipper lands with a straight right. Jaw didn't see that one coming.
Skipper swings for the body but Jaw moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skipper is defended easily by Jaw.
No joy there for Jaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skipper moves in looking to clinch but Jaw pushes him off.
Jaw connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skipper momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skipper throws a jab when Jaw was well out of range.
Skipper rushes Jaw and presses him up against the cage.
Skipper effectively controlling the action here.
Jaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skipper tries to pull guard but Jaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Skipper drops back down to his feet.
Jaw is trying to maintain a safe position but Skipper gets an underhook and turns Jaw into the cage.
Skipper goes for a takedown attempt but Jaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skipper closes the distance but Jaw moves to the side
and Jaw counters with a good low kick that Skipper was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Jaw.
I think Skipper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elix Skipper!
Elix Skipper thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Good's choice of entrance music: The Boxer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
198 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
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28
198 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Faure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Good!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Faure.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Faure shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Good but Good pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faure checks the leg kick.
Good looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Faure closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Good did well to prevent Faure getting side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Faure lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Faure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Good slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Faure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure working some strikes from top position.
Faure throws a strike but Good rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Good trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Good stands and throws Faure's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Good advances nicely into full mount.
Good raining down shots from the mount!
Faure is desperately trying to improve his position but Good has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Faure turns into him and now he's in Good's guard.
Faure tries to free his leg and advance position but Good is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faure passes Good's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Good tries to get to full guard but Faure has control of the leg.
Faure is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Good sees it coming and defends easily.
Good wants to improve his position but Faure is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faure is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Faure thows a huge punch but Good dodges it nicely.
Good makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Good.
Good tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
Good had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faure defends it easily.
Good looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good is trying to control the position but Faure postures up.
Faure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Good is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faure throwing strikes but missing.
Faure sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Good's guard.
Faure thows a huge punch but Good dodges it nicely.
Good tries to kick Faure off but Faure keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good tries to get to full guard but Faure has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good is in trouble now - Faure has advanced to mount!
Faure has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Faure jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Good is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Good and Faure has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Travis Faure will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faure shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Good eats them both and turns towards Faure to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jonny Good has been cut.
Faure looks for a takedown but Good sprawls well.
No joy there for Good, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Good manages to avoid it.
Good cracks Faure with a good jab.
Faure throws a combination that misses
and Good counters with a nice body shot.
Good ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faure moves away.
Faure rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Good counters with a nice leg kick.
Good avoids the body shot from Faure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure avoids the head kick by Good.
Good shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Good trying to control but Faure is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faure is trying to escape the mount.
Jonny Good has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good breaks from Faure's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Good trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Good throws some wild stikes that Faure manages to avoid easily.
Good trying to control but Faure is having none of it.
Good connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faure is trying to escape the mount.
Good is stalling here but it's allowed Faure to get half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good is pressing down on Faure's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faure is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Good showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Good'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. This is the final round!
Good connects with a body shot that sends Faure's belly button to the back.
Good shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Faure is trying to defend but Good finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Good uses his free foot to push down on Faure's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faure.
Good tries to control but Faure wriggling away.
Faure is looking to improve his position but Good isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Faure sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Good tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faure knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Good uses his free foot to push down on Faure's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faure.
Poor strikes thrown by Good there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faure has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Good's lack of action.
Good is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Faure!
Good can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faure is looking to escape.
Faure working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Faure tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Good trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faure holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Good tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faure tries to hold on but Good postures up.
Faure in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Good looking to control but Faure is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faure regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good trying to control from half guard but Faure is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Good comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Good 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Good!
Jonny Good was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heston Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Animal I Have Become. Cyborg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Awaken . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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164 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heston Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyborg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cyborg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Cyborg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cyborg lands with a shot to the body.
Cyborg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cyborg momentarily.
Gracie 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.
Cyborg tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cyborg closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Cyborg tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Cyborg back against the cage.
Cyborg has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Cyborg breaks the clinch.
Cyborg lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Cyborg scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Chris Cyborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg lands a head shot.
Cyborg throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyborg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a looping right.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cyborg finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Cyborg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Cyborg slips the punch.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a body punch but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cyborg moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Cyborg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chris Cyborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Cyborg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cyborg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cyborg sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cyborg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Cyborg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Cyborg's head.
Cyborg is looking to escape.
Cyborg trying to control here.
Cyborg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Cyborg wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Cyborg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cyborg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cyborg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cyborg is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to advance position but Cyborg counters by regaining guard.
Cyborg trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Cyborg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Cyborg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cyborg rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Cyborg is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cyborg working aggressively here.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Cyborg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Cyborg avoids it.
Cyborg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cyborg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyborg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cyborg fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cyborg.
Cyborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cyborg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Cyborg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cyborg is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Cyborg wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Cyborg slips the punch.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Cyborg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cyborg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Cyborg scores with a decent looking hook.
Cyborg lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyborg slips a jab from Gracie.
Cyborg throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cyborg counters with a body kick that stops Gracie in his tracks momentarily.
Cyborg moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cyborg is able to avoid easily.
Cyborg throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cyborg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cyborg.
Cyborg punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Cyborg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Cyborg as he connects with a hook.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cyborg moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cyborg, right into the meat.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Cyborg lands an overhand right.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cyborg can pounce on him.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cyborg moves away.
Gracie lands with a hook. Cyborg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Cyborg misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cyborg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Cyborg had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cyborg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg wants to clinch.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Cyborg lands with a good body shot.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cyborg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cyborg is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Cyborg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cyborg 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cyborg finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Cyborg takes one to the chin there.
Cyborg throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Cyborg only half commits.
Cyborg misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Cyborg ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyborg.
Cyborg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Cyborg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cyborg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cyborg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Cyborg tries to clinch up.
Gracie misses the body punch
and Cyborg counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Chris Cyborg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cyborg lands a slapping body shot.
Cyborg tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Cyborg settles back down.
Cyborg throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Cyborg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Cyborg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cyborg, right into the meat.
Gracie swings for the body but Cyborg moves out of range.
Cyborg throws a body kick that misses.
Cyborg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Cyborg wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Cyborg which made him look bad.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Cyborg leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cyborg lands a right hook to the body.
Heston Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Cyborg 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.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Cyborg's body.
A combination from Cyborg does no damage.
Jab from Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cyborg ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyborg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cyborg manages to avoid it.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cyborg is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Cyborg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heston Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyborg tries to clinch up.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Gracie throws a jab when Cyborg was well out of range.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cyborg missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Cyborg's body. Cyborg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cyborg's corner calls for a 1-2. Cyborg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cyborg swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Cyborg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cyborg thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cyborg scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Cyborg.
Cyborg defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Cyborg lands with a cross.
Cyborg misses with an uppercut.
Cyborg connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie 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.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Cyborg lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg lands a jab to the head.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cyborg.
Cyborg missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyborg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cyborg misses the jab.
Cyborg slips under a jab from Gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cyborg misses with a straight right.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Cyborg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cyborg lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Cyborg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cyborg 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cyborg!
A victorious Chris Cyborg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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