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MLC 59: Speed vs Nieto PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renni Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renni Unit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renni Unit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Frank!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Unit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frank to the ground. Unit is now in Frank's guard.
Unit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Unit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Unit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Unit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frank wants to get back to his feet.
Unit 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.
Unit trying to control from half guard but Frank is working away.
Unit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Unit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank has hold of Unit's hands but Unit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank trying to control but Unit postures up.
Unit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit content just to control the position here.
Unit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Unit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank is in a horrible position here. Unit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Unit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Frank looks a forlorn figure.
Unit lands a heavy elbow.
Frank is rocked!
Frank looks gassed!
Unit lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Frank! Unit sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Frank and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renni Unit!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Renni Unit made sure he mentioned Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Corden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Rourke (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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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Corden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rourke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Corden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rourke tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Corden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rourke working a defensive guard here.
Corden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Corden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rourke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Corden controlling from the top position.
James Corden has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rourke tries to clinch but Corden moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rourke darts in trying to clinch
and Corden counters with a takedown into side control.
Rourke trying to remain calm as Corden controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corden trying to control the action but Rourke is working from the bottom.
Rourke regains half guard, as Corden was trying to land strikes.
Corden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rourke on the ground.
Rourke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corden stalling away here and it's allowed Rourke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corden stopping the sweep attempt from Rourke.
Rourke looking for a triangle here. Corden is fighting it but it looks tight! Rourke pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Corden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mickey Rourke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Styles's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman by Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orlando Styles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Starner misses the target.
Styles throws a big shot that misses.
Styles slips a straight right by Starner.
Styles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Styles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Starner throws a big shot that misses.
Styles misses with a looping left.
Styles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starner is fending him off so far but Styles persists. Nope, Starner circles away and we're back to standing.
Starner throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Styles walks into a jab.
Styles fails with the takedown.
Starner throws a right hand that Styles ducks under and follows up with a left that Styles also avoids with ease.
Starner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Starner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starner was well out of range. Poor timing from Styles.
Nice uppercut there from Styles.
Starner misses with a hook.
Styles is looking to land body kicks.
Starner doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Styles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glen Starner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orlando Styles.
Starner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Styles misses the target.
Starner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Styles, pushing him back against the cage.
Styles takes a shot to the head.
Starner lands with a right to the head.
Styles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Styles misses with a looping left.
Starner misses with a left hand
enabling Styles to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Starner misses its intended target.
Starner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Styles has time to react.
Styles walks into a stiff left hand from Starner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Styles misses with a wild body shot.
Starner throws a looping overhand right but Styles ducks down to avoid it.
Styles dives in and scores a takedown into Starner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Starner keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
Starner keeping full guard, as Styles tries to pass.
Starner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Styles landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles throwing strikes from guard but Starner blocks nicely.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Starner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Styles manages to get himself to full guard.
Starner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Styles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Styles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starner has managed to get both his arms back between Styles's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles has his foot on Starner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starner works his way back into a safe position though.
Starner tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Styles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Styles throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starner uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Styles works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Styles wants to sweep but Starner has passed to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starner cracks Styles with a big right hand but Styles just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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 Glen Starner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Starner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Styles manages to avoid it.
Starner is looking to clinch.
Starner feints a jab promting Styles to slip. Starner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Styles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Styles lands a leg kick that knocks Starner off balance momentarily.
Starner misses with a lunging right hand
and Styles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Styles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Starner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Styles enables Starner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Styles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Styles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Styles is controlling Starner's posture.
Starner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles keeping moving, preventing Starner from controlling successfully.
Styles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starner won't allow Styles to sweep him here.
Starner throws a strike but Styles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Styles preventing the sweep.
Styles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starner trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Starner's guard.
Starner wants to get back to full guard.
Styles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Starner is just riding it out for now. Styles eventually gives up the hold.
Styles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Starner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Orlando Styles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Styles wants to pass the guard but Starner is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Starner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Styles is rocked!
Starner is landing with some decent strikes but Styles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Styles is still in real trouble! Can Starner finish him?
Starner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Styles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Styles is squirming around, avoiding Starner's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Starner loads up with a big shot that hurts Styles! He's pulled Starner in close but Starner has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Styles survive? More strikes from Starner and Styles is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glen Starner!
Glen Starner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Black (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Black!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden misses with a series of wild punches.
Durden throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Durden scores with a one two! Black had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jeremy Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black lunges at Durden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Durden's hand.
Black thuds his right hand into Durden's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Black throws a series of punches but Durden moves out of range.
Durden tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durden is breathing heavily.
Durden misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black passes to full mount!
Black pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Black with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Durden is on top in guard.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Durden takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Black connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Black!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Black waved his t-shirt featuring Empire Threads - The Best $15 You've Ever Spent!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Kamikaze Kush- Hard Times as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyson.
Tyson feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyson.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyson counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Tyson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow Jones down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Tyson counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyson slips a straight right by Jones.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Meldrick Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tyson cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones misses with a hook
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Tyson slips under a jab from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Tyson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Jones lands the left hand.
Meldrick Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyson - that will leave a mark!
Tyson thumps Jones with a low kick.
Johnson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming.
Tyson scores with a leg kick.
Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyson.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Tyson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meldrick Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Tyson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow Jones down.
A big left from Jones misses.
Tyson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyson.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Tyson lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tyson scores with a head kick.
Tyson scores with a leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Tyson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones throws a hook but Tyson avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones thows a leg kick but Tyson checks it
and Tyson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyson can pounce on him.
Tyson throws a nice head kick!
Jones blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyson counters with a leg kick.
Tyson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tyson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Tyson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyson delivers a nice body kick.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyson.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson lands with a slapping head kick.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Johnson Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tyson has got the better of the exchanges.
Jones 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.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyson lands a front kick.
Meldrick Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.
Jones throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson scores with a head kick.
Jones misses the body punch
and Tyson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson scores with a head kick.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meldrick Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meldrick Tyson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Fair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Zack Fair has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
172 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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28
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zack Fair!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Creed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Creed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Creed is working for a submission of some sort.
Creed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fair is just riding it out for now. Creed eventually gives up the hold.
Fair is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Creed scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair has hold of Creed's hands but Creed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Creed throwing shots but Fair is blocking nicely.
Fair trying to control but Creed postures up.
Creed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Creed lands a heavy elbow.
Fair is working to get back to half guard.
Creed is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Creed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fair is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fair loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fair wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Creed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Creed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fair wants to pass the guard but Creed is keeping the position.
Creed trying to control the position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fair on his heels. He'll look to pass Fair's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed stopping the sweep attempt from Fair.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Fair has wrist control.
Creed looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed is looking to work some ground and pound but Fair has wrist control.
Fair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Creed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Creed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Creed throwing strikes from guard but Fair blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Creed is working hard here to advance position.
Creed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Creed throwing strikes from guard but Fair blocks nicely.
Fair has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Creed 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 Fair.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fair has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Creed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Creed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Creed is working for a kimura but Fair is defending it quite comfortably.
Creed working the head and body with strikes.
Creed working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fair flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fair is just riding it out for now. Creed eventually gives up the hold.
Creed wants to free his trapped foot but Fair is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Creed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fair regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Creed.
Fair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creed passes Fair's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Creed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fair won't allow Creed to pass to mount.
Fair taking some punishment here, with Creed in his half guard.
Creed with the ground and pound but Fair uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Creed throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Creed chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fair looking to control.
Creed connects with a couple of short punches.
Creed scoring with some ground and pound.
Fair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Creed working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jake Creed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Creed throwing strikes from guard but Fair blocks nicely.
Fair looking to control.
Creed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Creed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Creed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creed throws an elbow that misses. Fair uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Creed's guard. Nice move by Fair!
Creed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fair keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Creed throwing shots but Fair is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fair has hold of Creed's hands but Creed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Creed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed is trying to work for a kimura but Fair is defending well.
Fair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fair trying to control here.
Creed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fair is just riding it out for now. Creed eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed is looking to advance position but Fair won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Creed dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Donk. Creed catches Fair right on the button with a cross.
Creed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fair to the ground. Creed is now in Fair's guard.
Fair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Creed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fair is keeping the position for now.
Creed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed throwing strikes from guard but Fair blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Creed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creed throwing strikes from guard but Fair blocks nicely.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fair's head.
Fair is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Creed with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a couple of digs.
Creed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fair can do to turn this around?
Creed cracks Fair with a solid left hand.
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!
Creed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fair is rocked!
Creed looking to pass the guard.
Fair is still in real trouble! Can Creed finish him?
Fair wants to sweep but no luck.
Fair takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Creed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Creed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fair working for a triangle but Creed defends it easily.
Creed passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fair seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries for a kimura but Fair is defending well.
Fair takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Creed working the ground and pound.
Fair taking a bit of punishment here - Creed scoring with strikes.
Creed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fair has escaped the position, nice work there.
Creed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jake Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed trying to control the action but Fair is working from the bottom.
Fair tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Creed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Creed trying to control the action but Fair is working from the bottom.
Fair is letting Creed control him for a moment.
Zack Fair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Fair trying his best to control but Creed has mounted him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fair regains half guard.
Fair actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Creed 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Creed!
Our winner, Jake Creed, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Holcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Janice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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257 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Janice!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holcomb 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.
Holcomb avoids a kick to the body.
Janice connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Harvey Holcomb has been cut.
Janice 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janice scores with a head kick. Holcomb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Janice is looking to clinch but Holcomb is avoiding it.
Holcomb blocks a head kick by Janice.
Holcomb tests Janice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holcomb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holcomb avoids the head kick by Janice.
Holcomb misses with a looping left.
Holcomb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Janice.
Janice staying out of range there.
Janice defending well as Holcomb loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holcomb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janice slips a jab from Holcomb.
Janice defending well as Holcomb loads up on a big left hand.
Matthew Janice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janice misses with a head kick.
Janice wants to slow Holcomb down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holcomb.
Holcomb misses with an uppercut
and Janice counters with a big head kick but Holcomb shrugs it off.
Harvey Holcomb's cut is getting worse.
Holcomb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janice throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Janice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Holcomb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holcomb blocks a low kick nicely.
Janice misses with a head kick.
Holcomb scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Holcomb is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janice throws a lazy uppercut
and Holcomb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Janice tries to close the distance and clinch but Holcomb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Janice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holcomb throws out the jab.
Janice tries to score with a low kick but Holcomb moves his leg out of the way.
Holcomb avoids the head kick by Janice.
Donk. Janice catches Holcomb right on the button with a cross.
Harvey Holcomb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holcomb swats away the attempt to clinch by Janice.
Holcomb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Janice avoids it really well and circles away.
Janice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Janice ducks under a wild hook from Holcomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holcomb drops his shoulder and cracks Janice with a huge uppercut! Janice goes down! Can Holcomb finish him?
Janice is rocked!
Janice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holcomb. 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 are loving this. Great action here.
Janice is working an open guard so Holcomb takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Janice is still on wobbly legs! Can Holcomb finish him?
Holcomb connects with a stiff jab that staggers Janice - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harvey Holcomb!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Harvey Holcomb made sure he mentioned BioPharm Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theron Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thieves by Ministry. Mr Jiu Jitsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theron Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiu Jitsu misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morrison.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiu Jitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Jiu Jitsu gets the takedown into side control.
Jiu Jitsu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Morrison has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jiu Jitsu but great work by Morrison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiu Jitsu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jiu Jitsu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Jiu Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Jiu Jitsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morrison is just riding it out for now. Jiu Jitsu eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Jiu Jitsu wants to advance to full mount but Morrison doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jiu Jitsu advances to half guard.
Jiu Jitsu trying to advance position but Morrison counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to control.
Jiu Jitsu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morrison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morrison has escaped and now he's on top!
Jiu Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jiu Jitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiu Jitsu, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jiu Jitsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jiu Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison looking to pass the guard.
Jiu Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiu Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jiu Jitsu has his foot on Morrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morrison works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison trying to control but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiu Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jiu Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Jiu Jitsu 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.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jiu Jitsu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morrison defends it nicely.
Morrison thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiu Jitsu takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu slips under a jab.
Morrison throws a chopping leg kick but Jiu Jitsu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiu Jitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jiu Jitsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiu Jitsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jiu Jitsu thinking.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Jiu Jitsu's head but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a leg kick but Jiu Jitsu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jiu Jitsu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morrison momentarily.
Jiu Jitsu misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiu Jitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with an inside leg kick.
Jiu Jitsu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison tries to roll over but Jiu Jitsu keeps him under control.
Jiu Jitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Morrison is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mr Jiu Jitsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jiu Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Jiu Jitsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jiu Jitsu trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
Jiu Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiu Jitsu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison won't allow Jiu Jitsu to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Jiu Jitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Jiu Jitsu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Jiu Jitsu moves away and avoids it.
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jiu Jitsu, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiu Jitsu blocks an uppercut.
Morrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jiu Jitsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jiu Jitsu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Morrison's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jiu Jitsu tries to pull guard but Morrison won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiu Jitsu blocking some punches.
Morrison tries a body shot but Jiu Jitsu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Jiu Jitsu jumps guard but Morrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Jiu Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Jiu Jitsu avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Morrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison lands a left hand.
Jiu Jitsu blocks a body shot from Morrison.
A left hand lands to the body for Morrison.
Morrison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiu Jitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jiu Jitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Jiu Jitsu blocking some punches.
Jiu Jitsu prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiu Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Morrison is trying to push Jiu Jitsu away but Jiu Jitsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theron Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiu Jitsu.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiu Jitsu's elbow.
Jiu Jitsu blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mr Jiu Jitsu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jiu Jitsu backwards.
Morrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morrison scores with a shot to the side of Jiu Jitsu's head.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiu Jitsu trying to control the position but instead, Morrison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jiu Jitsu into the cage.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Jiu Jitsu's ribcage. Jiu Jitsu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theron Morrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jiu Jitsu 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mr Jiu Jitsu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mr Jiu Jitsu waved his t-shirt featuring Anti-Tapout Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Kruger Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger Ramos comes to the cage accompanied by Gui Boratto - Azzurra. Nawrocki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye West - Amazing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Nawrocki.
Kruger Ramos misses with a straight left.
Kruger Ramos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nawrocki tries to score with a low kick but Kruger Ramos moves his leg out of the way.
Nawrocki throws a shot from downtown. Kruger Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Nawrocki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nawrocki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruger Ramos misses with a straight left.
Kruger Ramos misses with a double jab.
Nawrocki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kruger Ramos sprawls well. Kruger Ramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nawrocki gets slowly back to his feet.
Kruger Ramos cracks a nice hook into Nawrocki's ribs.
Nawrocki looks gassed!
Kruger Ramos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nawrocki blocks a jab.
Kruger Ramos drops Nawrocki with a nice combination! Kruger Ramos dives into Nawrocki's guard, looking to finish!
Nawrocki is rocked!
It looks like Piotr Nawrocki has been cut.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruger Ramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kruger Ramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos postures up and lands a big shot to Nawrocki's brow.
Nawrocki keeping moving, preventing Kruger Ramos from controlling successfully.
Kruger Ramos wanted to stand there but Nawrocki had control of the position.
Nawrocki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruger Ramos is one step ahead there.
Kruger Ramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kruger Ramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kruger Ramos wanted to stand there but Nawrocki had control of the position.
Kruger Ramos throwing strikes but missing.
Kruger Ramos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nawrocki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kruger Ramos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nawrocki is in Kruger Ramos's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger Ramos looking to control.
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Kruger Ramos keeps moving.
Kruger Ramos can't keep his opponent in guard - Nawrocki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nawrocki is keen to just control but Kruger Ramos is a slippery customer.
Nawrocki prevents Kruger Ramos from improving his position.
Kruger Ramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nawrocki looking to pass the guard.
Kruger Ramos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nawrocki is controlling him.
Kruger Ramos keeping moving, preventing Nawrocki from controlling successfully.
Nawrocki is in close to Kruger Ramos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nawrocki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nawrocki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger Ramos is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger Ramos wants to stand up but Nawrocki is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruger Ramos is retaining full guard.
Nawrocki looking to sit in guard and control but Kruger Ramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kruger Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nawrocki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruger Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruger Ramos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nawrocki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger Ramos tries to stand but Nawrocki is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki trying to control the position.
Nawrocki wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kruger Ramos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruger Ramos punishes Nawrocki's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nawrocki. That's going to slow Kruger Ramos down.
Nice jab there from Kruger Ramos.
Kruger Ramos looks to land a right hand but Nawrocki moved out of range.
Kruger Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nawrocki throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger Ramos's shoulder, as Kruger Ramos tries to avoid the shot.
Nawrocki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger Ramos.
Nawrocki lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Kruger Ramos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nawrocki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kruger Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Nawrocki misses with a straight left.
Nawrocki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger Ramos throws out the jab.
Nawrocki takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruger Ramos lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruger Ramos as Nawrocki tries to tie him up.
Kruger Ramos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Piotr Nawrocki's cut even more.
Kruger Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nawrocki backwards.
Kruger Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Kruger Ramos manages to break the clinch.
Nawrocki moves forwards but Kruger Ramos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nawrocki avoids the body shot from Kruger Ramos.
Kruger Ramos misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruger Ramos blocks the leg kick.
Nawrocki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger Ramos pinned against the cage. Kruger Ramos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kruger Ramos takes a swing at Nawrocki's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos misses with a straight left.
Nawrocki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruger Ramoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruger Ramos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Kruger Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger Ramos thuds a left hand into Nawrocki's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nawrocki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruger Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nawrocki.
Kruger Ramos is looking to wear down Nawrocki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kruger Ramos throws an overhand right that lands on Nawrocki's shoulder, as Nawrocki tries to avoid the shot.
Nawrocki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger Ramos.
Nawrocki clinches up against the cage.
Kruger Ramos manages to pull guard.
Nawrocki stands and throws Kruger Ramos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kruger Ramos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger Ramos wants to control but Nawrocki postures up.
Kruger Ramos is looking to regain half guard here but Nawrocki keeps moving and retains side control.
Nawrocki wants to control but Kruger Ramos is keeping him busy.
Kruger Ramos is trying to improve his position.
Nawrocki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nawrocki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kruger Ramos tries to bench press Nawrocki off him but Nawrocki keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki 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.
Nawrocki looking to control but instead Kruger Ramos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nawrocki wants to control but Kruger Ramos is keeping him busy.
Nawrocki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruger Ramos trying to control from the bottom.
Nawrocki wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruger Ramos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nawrocki trying to pass the guard but Kruger Ramos defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Kruger Ramos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kruger Ramos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruger Ramos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nawrocki looks to throw the jab but Kruger Ramos is out of range.
Nawrocki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Kruger Ramos - just one landing.
Nawrocki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nawrocki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruger Ramos at a distance.
Kruger Ramos throws the left hand but Nawrocki avoids the punch easily.
Kruger Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Nawrocki gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Nawrocki tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kruger Ramos is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Nawrocki buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Nawrocki!! Nawrocki is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kruger Ramos throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Kruger Ramos!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinicius Kruger Ramos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed's entrance music is Skrillex / Equinox. A fine choice. Nieto has chosen Bullet the Blue Sky as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Nieto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed misses with a wild body shot.
Speed thuds a left hand into Nieto's body.
Speed cracks Nieto with a good jab.
Nieto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Speed there.
Nieto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speed.
Nieto tries to score with a low kick but Speed moves his leg out of the way.
Nieto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nieto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Speed connects with a jab.
Nieto throws a looping overhand right but Speed ducks down to avoid it.
Speed throws a looping overhand right but Nieto ducks down to avoid it.
Nieto scores with a jab to the head.
Nieto shoots in for a double leg but Speed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Speed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nieto throws out a powerful jab.
Nieto's corner calls for a 1-2. Nieto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed misses with a hook.
Speed throws a lazy right hand but Nieto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Speed swinging wildly here.
Nieto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nieto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Speed.
Nieto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Nieto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Speed throws out the jab.
Nieto tries to land a leg kick but Speed saw it coming and moves away.
Nieto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandre Nieto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nieto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Speed connects with a single shot there.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Speed connects with a right hand. Nieto shakes it off.
Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nieto.
Speed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Speed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nieto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Speed lands with an overhand left.
Nieto just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nieto.
Some bone on bone action there as Speed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Speed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nieto.
Speed misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nieto.
Speed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jon Speed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Speed avoids the body shot from Nieto.
Speed throws a series of punches but Nieto avoids them all with ease.
Speed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nieto avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Nieto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Speed catches Nieto right on the button with a cross.
Speed lands a lovely overhand right.
Speed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nieto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Speed on the side of the head.
Nieto misses with a low kick.
Speed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nieto was well out of range. Poor timing from Speed.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nieto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speed.
Nieto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Speed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Speed 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieto is just out of range.
Nieto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nieto connects with a body shot.
Speed misses with a straight right.
Nieto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
Nieto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speed gets caught flat footed, as Nieto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nieto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nieto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nieto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nieto working some strikes from top position.
Nieto passes Speed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Speed trying to hold on to Nieto's head to control him but Nieto postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandre Nieto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nieto stuns Speed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nieto lands with a shot to the body.
Speed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nieto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Nieto just misses with a punch to the body.
Speed throws a big shot that misses.
Speed throws a hook to the side of Nieto's head but Nieto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nieto looks to score with a jab to the body but Speed is just out of range.
Nieto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nieto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Speed.
Speed lands a nice hook to Nieto's body. Nieto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nieto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nieto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Speed wants to control but Nieto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speed is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nieto wants to take a breather but Speed is having none of it.
Nieto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nieto is controlling the pace.
Nieto passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto working the ground and pound but Speed is defending the strikes.
Speed takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Speed wants to control but Nieto postures up.
Nieto in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nieto swings around for an armbar but Speed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nieto's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed postures up.
Nieto trying to control the position here.
Nieto wants to sweep here but Speed controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto looking to control.
Speed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nieto, up you get!
Speed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nieto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Speed thows a body shot but no joy.
Speed throws the left hand but Nieto avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Nieto misses.
Nieto scores with a leg kick.
Nieto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Speed. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto digs a good body shot into Speed's ribs.
Speed lands a jab.
Speed misses with the combination.
Nieto throws a leg kick but Speed checks it.
Nieto walks into a left hand.
Nieto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speed manages to avoid it.
Nieto scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speed avoids the body shot from Nieto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nieto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Nieto 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nieto throws a head kick that misses.
Speed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nieto. Nieto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nieto throws a leg kick but Speed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Speed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexandre Nieto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Speed as he checks the leg kick.
Nieto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Speed did well to prevent Nieto getting side control.
Speed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nieto.
Nieto trying to pass the guard but Speed defending well.
Nieto lands strikes from half guard.
Nieto throwing shots but Speed is blocking nicely.
Nieto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nieto thows a huge punch but Speed dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed is trying to get back to full guard.
Nieto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nieto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Speed taking some punishment here, with Nieto in his half guard.
Nieto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speed trying to control here.
Nieto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nieto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nieto thows a huge punch but Speed dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto thows a huge punch but Speed dodges it nicely.
Nieto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nieto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nieto.
Nieto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nieto with the ground and pound but Speed uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nieto throwing strikes from guard but Speed blocks nicely.
Nieto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nieto trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nieto is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto stands up over Speed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nieto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nieto slips nicely into half guard.
Nieto wants to pass to mount but Speed is defending the position.
Nieto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speed keeps working.
Speed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nieto on the ground.
Nieto works his way into side control.
Alexandre Nieto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed is looking for a sweep.
Nieto taking a breather here.
Speed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nieto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nieto taking a breather here.
Nieto 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.
Jon Speed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandre Nieto has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nieto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speed keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Nieto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nieto 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Nieto!
Alexandre Nieto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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