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SFC80: Latrell VS Jackson! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikaze Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Thompson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamikaze Kid!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Kid.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kid tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kid to the ground. Kid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
Thompson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kid is working away from the top position though.
Kid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kid is looking for a kimura but Thompson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kid to get the leverage.
Kid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
Kid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kid pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kid seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Kid is working for a kimura here but Thompson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kid's guard.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson postures up in Kid's guard and throws a big left but Kid blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Thompson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thompson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson 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.
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kid is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson stands up over Kid, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamikaze Kid will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kid. Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
Kid defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Tony Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson tries to sprawl but Kid drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.
Thompson drops back looking for a leg! Kid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kid manages to kick Thompson off! Thompson jumps back into Kid's guard.
Kid looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kid can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kid is proving hard to escape from.
Kid is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kid wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson with a jab.
It looks like Kamikaze Kid has been cut.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kid tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kid to the ground. Kid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson cracks the inside of Kid's front leg.
Kid is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Kid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thompson feints and as Kid raises his hands in defense, Thompson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Thompson seems to have locked his on tight now - Kid screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Thompson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tony Thompson!
Tony Thompson gave a mention to Das Labor in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Juliard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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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
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Juliard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juliard moves out of range as Sakuragi throws a body kick.
Sakuragi throws a leg kick
and Juliard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakuragi thinking.
Nice shot lands for Juliard.
Juliard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sakuragi's guard.
Sakuragi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juliard.
Sakuragi keeping moving, preventing Juliard from controlling successfully.
Sakuragi wants to sweep here but Juliard controlling him for the moment.
Sakuragi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juliard on the ground.
Sakuragi has his hands on Juliard's head, controlling the position.
Juliard advances position into side control!
Sakuragi can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Juliard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sakuragi keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuragi parries the strikes from Juliard easily there. Juliard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sakuragi to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juliard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sakuragi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juliard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sakuragi tries to buck Juliard off but Juliard is having none of it.
Juliard tries to move to mount but Sakuragi blocks the move with his legs.
Juliard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sakuragi is looking to reverse the position.
Sakuragi is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuragi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Juliard easily slips into full mount!
Juliard avoids the attempt from Sakuragi to control.
Sakuragi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sakuragi tries to get out of the position.
Juliard is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sakuragi is surviving well by controlling Juliard's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuragi tries to lock up and control but Juliard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juliard wants to control the pace but Sakuragi is squirming around nicely.
Sakuragi is working to get back to half guard.
Juliard working Sakuragi over with strikes here.
Sakuragi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Juliard lands a nice shot to the head.
Sakuragi tries to improve his position but instead Juliard has taken his back!
Juliard has managed to slip his arm under Sakuragi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Sakuragi is tapping out! Submission win for Juliard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Juliard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ador King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gancho Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ador King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King fails with the takedown.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Gancho Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos decides to return to a standing position.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. King pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santos.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos working away.
Santos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Santos unloading with bombs!
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King taking shots to the head.
King working to try and regain half guard.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
King squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
King wants to hold on but Santos pushes him away.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The referee warns King that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Santos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King tries to clinch but Santos moves away
and Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in King's guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Santos advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santos's guard now.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King stands up from Santos's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a takedown
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gancho Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santos jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Santos can't get the takedown.
King is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Santos can't fight it off and eventually King manages to take the fight to the floor. Santos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gancho Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos managing to control the position.
Santos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for King!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids the attempt from King to control.
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
King tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos landing shots from mount.
King is just holding on here. Santos manages to take his back.
Santos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. King is defending well though. Santos let's go of the attempt for now.
King is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Santos gets his hands free as King looks to control.
Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Santos 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoiding King 's attempts to control his hands.
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!
Santos tries to keep control of the position but King is staying busy.
King can't escape the position.
King is covering up but some of the strikes from Santos are getting through and doing damage.
Santos is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at King. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but King has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
King is trying to get back to his feet but Santos has full control of the position and if anything, King has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos fails with the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Santos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
King tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Santos stands up and beckons King to join him on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Santos.
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King stalling the fight.
Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King clinches.
King fails to pull guard.
Gancho Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
Santos wants to break free but King has control.
King stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
King slows down the pace here.
Santos blocks an uppercut.
King has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
King jumps guard and drags Santos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from the top position.
King wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Santos gets to his feet - King follows without any prompting.
King looking to score a takedown here. Santos is defending well but King drives through and ends up in Santos's guard.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
King wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
King postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
Ador King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gancho Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gancho Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gancho Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Mastadon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 Los Angeles, Rob Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Mastadon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mastadon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riggins as he jumps to the side.
Mastadon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mastadon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riggins circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mastadon.
Rob Riggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Mastadon.
Riggins tries to clinch but Mastadon is having none of it.
Mastadon tries for a takedown but Riggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riggins tries to clinch there but Mastadon circles away.
Mastadon gets tackled into the cage by Riggins. Riggins maintains the clinch.
Riggins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mastadon takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Donald Mastadon has been cut.
Mastadon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Riggins after a bit of a struggle.
Mastadon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mastadon pulls guard successfully.
Riggins wants to get up but he can't break Mastadon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rob Riggins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Riggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Mastadon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riggins wants to clinch.
Riggins is looking to clinch.
Riggins wants to clinch up but Mastadon keeps it at a distance.
Donald Mastadon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mastadon shoots in and drives through. Riggins sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mastadon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riggins defends it nicely.
Riggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mastadon shoots in looking for a takedown but Riggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mastadon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mastadon lands in his opponent's guard.
Riggins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mastadon stops Riggins from standing up.
Mastadon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mastadon wants to control from the top but Riggins keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Mastadon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riggins tries to clinch there but Mastadon circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mastadon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riggins moves in looking to clinch but Mastadon pushes him off.
Riggins tries to clinch up but Mastadon circles away and keeps his distance.
Riggins is looking to clinch.
Riggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riggins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riggins wants to clinch up but Mastadon keeps it at a distance.
Mastadon shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggins sprawls well. He's pushed Mastadon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mastadon shoots for a takedown but Riggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mastadon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mastadon is trying to control the action in half guard but Riggins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riggins is looking to escape.
Mastadon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggins keeps working.
Riggins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riggins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggins wants to stand up but Mastadon is controlling him.
Riggins keeping moving, preventing Mastadon from controlling successfully.
Mastadon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mastadon tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggins is retaining full guard.
Riggins wants to stand but Mastadon is controlling the position.
Riggins keeping moving, preventing Mastadon from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Donald Mastadon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riggins tries to clinch but Mastadon moves out of range.
Mastadon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mastadon somewhat.
Riggins wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Riggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Mastadon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Riggins tries to clinch there but Mastadon circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riggins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mastadon is defended easily by Riggins.
Riggins tries to clinch but Mastadon is having none of it.
Mastadon with a poor takedown
and Riggins moves into the clinch.
Mastadon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rob Riggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Mastadon.
Riggins scores with a shot to the side of Mastadon's head.
Mastadon takes an elbow to the temple.
Riggins looking to slow down the pace here.
Riggins lands a nice elbow.
Riggins landing knees to the head.
Mastadon is rocked!
Riggins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mastadon up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mastadon is still on wobbly legs! Can Riggins finish him?
Nice elbow from Riggins.
Mastadon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riggins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Riggins.
Riggins has Mastadon pressed against the cage. He pushes Mastadon back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Riggins throws a beautiful elbow that sends Mastadon crashing to the floor! Riggins piles on the pressure with more strikes! Mastadon is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Riggins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Georgie Landis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cragen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cragen's choice of entrance music: Captain Cragen. This should be a great matchup!
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29
189 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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202 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgie Landis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Cragen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragen misses with a takedown attempt - Landis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Landis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cragen has his takedown stuffed
and Landis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Landis clinches up with Cragen and pushes him back against the cage.
Landis tries to break free but Cragen pushes him back against the cage.
Cragen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Landis is defending well.
Georgie Landis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cragen.
Cragen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Landis after a bit of a struggle.
Landis manages to break the clinch.
Landis closes the distance and pushes Cragen back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Landis throws an elbow but misses.
Cragen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cragen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Landis walks away with a smile on his face. Cragen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cragen drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cragen trying to control the position from guard on top but Landis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cragen is fighting to break Landis's control of his arms but Landis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Georgie Landis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cragen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landis's waist but Landis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cragen off to one side.
Cragen closes the distance and clinches up with Landis, looking for a takedown. Cragen pushes Landis against the cage but Landis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Landis lands with an uppercut that bounces Cragen off the cage and back into range.
Cragen fails with the takedown
and Landis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landis misses the shot to the body.
Landis connects with a single shot there.
Don Cragen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cragen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Landis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cragen on the side of the head.
It looks like Don Cragen has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cragen misses with the combination.
Cragen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landis as he avoids it easily.
Cragen looks gassed!
Landis connects with a body shot that sends Cragen's belly button to the back.
Cragen gets tackled into the cage by Landis. Landis maintains the clinch.
Landis slows down the pace here.
Cragen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cragen throwing strikes from guard but Landis blocks nicely.
Landis wants to sweep but no luck.
Landis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Landis tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landis controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Georgie Landis just wasn't active enough.
Nice sprawl there from Landis as Cragen shoots in.
Landis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cragen.
Landis sends Cragen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Landis is motioning to the referee to let Cragen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cragen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landis throws a sloppy head kick and Cragen moves out of range easily.
Cragen is still on wobbly legs! Can Landis finish him?
Landis is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cragen hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Georgie Landis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Lee Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Lumens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Lumens will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
298 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duane Lee Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Lumens!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumens moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Lumens misses with a takedown attempt - Chapman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chapman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lumens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chapman.
Chapman stuffs the takedown.
Lumens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Lumens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lumens staying out of range there.
Chapman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Franco Lumens has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapman goes for a small jab and connects. Now Chapman goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Lumens stumbles back but Chapman runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Lumens to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Lumens will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duane Lee Chapman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Latrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Corbin Latrell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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29
137 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corbin Latrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Latrell sprawls well. Latrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Latrell sprawls well.
Jackson 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.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Latrell is defending it quite comfortably.
Latrell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Latrell gets his way!
Latrell controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson turns into Latrell and is now in his guard.
Jackson passes Latrell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Latrell is defending well.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Latrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Latrell defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Latrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Latrell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Latrell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Latrell actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Latrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Latrell sees it coming and defends easily.
Latrell is trying to control but can't.
Latrell is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are battling for position here. Latrell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Latrell looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latrell is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Latrell can't escape the position.
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Latrell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson is looking to work his way around to Latrell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jackson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Latrell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Latrell defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Latrell to control.
Latrell gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson 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.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Latrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Latrell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Latrell is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Latrell wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Latrell doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Latrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Latrell counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson looking to secure an arm triangle but Latrell defends it well.
Latrell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Latrell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Latrell tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Latrell regains half guard.
Latrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Latrell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Latrell manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Latrell's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson 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.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latrell is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Latrell keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Latrell is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latrell manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Latrell sees it coming and defends easily.
Latrell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Latrell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Latrell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson 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.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Latrell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Latrell's legs - danger averted.
Latrell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson has an Americana. Latrell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jackson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jackson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Harry Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Up. John Riley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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32
170 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Gi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Riley!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gi on the side of the head.
Gi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Gi is retaining full guard.
Gi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riley is pushing down on Gi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gi is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Gi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Gi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riley 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.
Riley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gi defend it? Riley steps over the head and cranks it - Gi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Riley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleto Rodriquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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33
210 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitney with a poor takedown
and Rodriquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Rodriquez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pitney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pitney tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriquez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodriquez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pitney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pitney is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pitney takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Pitney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriquez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pitney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodriquez but great work by Pitney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitney tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pitney has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pitney goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodriquez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pitney's guard! Nice work there by Rodriquez!
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Pitney.
Rodriquez trying to control but Pitney is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodriquez throws a strike but Pitney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Pitney tries to pass.
Pitney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rodriquez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pitney, into his guard.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Pitney keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitney is on top in guard.
Pitney stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pitney misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pitney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pitney showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitney is looking to pass Rodriquez's guard but actually Rodriquez recovers to full guard.
Rodriquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pitney.
Pitney trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Eddie Pitney will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriquez. No joy for Pitney on that attempt.
Pitney gets caught napping as Rodriquez dives in and scores a takedown. Pitney manages to retain guard.
Rodriquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pitney wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pitney controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodriquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pitney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitney tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Pitney wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.
Pitney is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pitney rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodriquez's guard! Nice work there by Pitney!
Rodriquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pitney throws a big elbow that misses.
Pitney looking to sit in guard and control but Rodriquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriquez has gone for a leg lock! Pitney slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriquez's guard.
Pitney wants to pass the guard but Rodriquez is keeping the position.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Pitney from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney gets to his feet - Rodriquez follows without any prompting.
Pitney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rodriquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitney is looking for a kimura but Rodriquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pitney to get the leverage.
Pitney is working for an americana but Rodriquez has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pitney was thinking about the submission.
Pitney throws a strike but Rodriquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitney looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitney, not yet.
Pitney throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pitney wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitney is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriquez keeping moving, preventing Pitney from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Pitney dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pitney misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriquez counters with a single leg into guard. Pitney didn't expect that.
Rodriquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Pitney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pitney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodriquez's guard.
Pitney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pitney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitney wants to stand and escape but instead Rodriquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitney wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pitney wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriquez preventing the sweep.
Pitney keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodriquez trying to control but Pitney is working from the bottom.
Pitney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pitney trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Pitney has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Pitney or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodriquez which made him look bad.
Rodriquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Pitney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Pitney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Rodriquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Pitney keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney wants to control but Rodriquez passes easily into half guard.
Rodriquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitney keeps working.
Cleto Rodriquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitney is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriquez.
Eddie Pitney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitney tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Pitney wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitney is trying to control but Rodriquez passes into side control!
Pitney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodriquez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rodriquez wants to control for a moment but Pitney uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Pitney is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleto Rodriquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pitney 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddie Pitney!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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