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UCMMA 5: Lombard Vs Rayo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Imani Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Wabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imani Raheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Wabbit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wabbit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Raheem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wabbit is in Raheem's guard.
Wabbit stands up over Raheem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wabbit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wabbit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raheem's head.
Raheem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wabbit manages to get himself to full guard.
Raheem drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raheem jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raheem gets to his feet. Wabbit looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Raheem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raheem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wabbit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raheem won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raheem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wabbit's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wabbit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raheem with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wabbit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raheem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raheem.
Wabbit trying to control but Raheem is working from the bottom.
Raheem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wabbit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raheem's head.
Raheem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raheem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raheem is breathing heavily.
Wabbit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wabbit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wabbit cracks Raheem with a solid left hand.
Raheem is rocked!
Wabbit won't allow Raheem to get back to his feet.
Oh Raheem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wabbit working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wabbit arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Raheem's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Wabbit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Altman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank David Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Altman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank David Green!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David Green throws a series of punches but Altman avoids them all with ease.
Altman dives in and scores a takedown into David Green's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Altman is posturing up here but David Green has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Altman tries to roll out but it's too tight and Altman has to tap! Slick submission there by David Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank David Green!
A very excited looking Frank David Green rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Smith Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyroil Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyroil Wallace enters the cage!
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Smith Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith Jr is in Wallace's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith Jr stops Wallace from standing up.
Smith Jr wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Smith Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Trey Smith Jr just wasn't active enough.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Smith Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Smith Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Smith Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice cross by Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Smith Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith Jr controls the position.
Smith Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wallace to his feet.
Smith Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Wallace tries to sprawl out of it but Smith Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wallace manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Smith Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Smith Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Smith Jr drags him back down.
Smith Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith Jr trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Smith Jr prevents Wallace from escaping the position.
Smith Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wallace's legs.
Smith Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith Jr wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looks gassed!
Smith Jr working the ground and pound.
Wallace takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Wallace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith Jr is out of range and Wallace settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr gets a double leg takedown into Wallace's guard.
Smith Jr won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Smith Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jr wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace has momentary wrist control but Smith Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Smith Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallace.
Wallace throws an elbow that misses.
Smith Jr looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wallace throws an elbow but misses.
Wallace throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wallace throws an elbow but it misses.
Wallace misses with an elbow strike.
Smith Jr dodges an elbow strike from Wallace.
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr tries to break free but Wallace pushes him back against the cage.
Smith Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wallace uses from the top position.
Wallace trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith Jr has his feet on Wallace's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wallace tries to sprawl but Smith Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wallace on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith Jr wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
Smith Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smith Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wallace is just riding it out for now. Smith Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Smith Jr is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr is nestled in close to Wallace, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith Jr decides to stand up.
Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wallace to the ground. Smith Jr is now in Wallace's guard.
Wallace wants to stand up but Smith Jr is controlling him.
Trey Smith Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Wallace is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyroil Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith Jr clinches up with Wallace and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace is fighting off a takedown attempt but Smith Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wallace to the mat. Wallace regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith Jr stops Wallace from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace taking some punishment here, with Smith Jr in his half guard.
Smith Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Wallace taking shots to the head.
Smith Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wallace is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Smith Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wallace to the mat! Wallace manages to get full guard.
Smith Jr won't allow Wallace to get back to his feet.
Smith Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith Jr has Wallace in his guard.
Smith Jr pushes Wallace off and scrambles back to his feet.
Good work by Smith Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wallace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wallace is looking to escape.
Smith Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wallace is looking to score with low kicks.
Wallace takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smith Jr trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it.
Trey Smith Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Smith Jr not doing much here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Smith Jr is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Trey Smith Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Smith Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace rushes Smith Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith Jr won't allow it.
Smith Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith Jr won't allow it.
Wallace is trying to break free.
Wallace pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr avoids the elbow strike from Wallace, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Wallace.
Smith Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallace prevents it.
Smith Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith Jr is controlling him.
Smith Jr 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyroil Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Trey Smith Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith Jr has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Smith Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith Jr, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Smith Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kovalaine Mistwama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Macdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kovalaine Mistwama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vince Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mistwama wants to get back to his feet.
Mistwama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macdonald is working away from the top position though.
Mistwama gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macdonald looking to pass the guard.
Mistwama is trying to hold Macdonald in close to prevent damage but Macdonald has managed to pass into half guard.
Mistwama is looking to improve his position.
Macdonald seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald is controlling the pace.
Mistwama taking some punishment here, with Macdonald in his half guard.
Macdonald has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mistwama really wants to buck Macdonald off and get back to his feet.
Macdonald controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Macdonald cracks Mistwama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Macdonald goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mistwama is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mistwama wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macdonald pulls Mistwama in to control the position.
Macdonald throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistwama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macdonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mistwama has managed to get both his arms back between Macdonald's legs - danger averted.
Macdonald throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mistwama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mistwama could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mistwama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Macdonald's guard.
Macdonald tries to roll over but Mistwama keeps him under control.
Macdonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mistwama wants to stand but Macdonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald is pulling down on Mistwama's head to control his posture.
Macdonald 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.
Macdonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mistwama manages to get himself to full guard.
Macdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Mistwama 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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Macdonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Macdonald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mistwama's half guard.
Macdonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Macdonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mistwama!
Macdonald controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Mistwama that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Macdonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mistwama tries to reverse the position but Macdonald maintains control.
Macdonald controlling his opponent.
Macdonald raining down shots from the mount!
Mistwama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mistwama wants to hold on but Macdonald pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald content just to control the position here.
Mistwama taking shots to the head.
Macdonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macdonald landing strikes from the mount.
Mistwama is working to get back to half guard.
Macdonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macdonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macdonald goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mistwama is on top in guard.
Macdonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macdonald pulls Mistwama in close to prevent any damage.
Macdonald trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macdonald is on top in guard.
Macdonald stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mistwama wants to clinch.
Mistwama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Macdonald pinned against the cage. Macdonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mistwama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Macdonald as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mistwama shoots in for a takedown but Macdonald shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kovalaine Mistwama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mistwama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Macdonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Macdonald lands a head kick. Mistwama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mistwama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Mistwama or perhaps it was just good defense by Macdonald which made him look bad.
Kovalaine Mistwama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mistwama, as that shot connected.
Macdonald rushes Mistwama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Macdonald lands an elbow inside.
Macdonald manages to break the clinch.
Macdonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Macdonald is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Mistwama is trying to stand up here but Macdonald is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mistwama is trying to control but Macdonald manages to pass to mount!
Macdonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Mistwama taking shots to the head.
Macdonald controlling from the full mount.
Macdonald with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macdonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mistwama is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Macdonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macdonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vince Macdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macdonald controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Macdonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mistwama is desperately trying to improve his position but Macdonald has a good base and remains in mount.
Macdonald working the ground and pound effectively.
Macdonald pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Macdonald is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mistwama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Macdonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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!
Mistwama wants to control but Macdonald is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Macdonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mistwama hang on?
Kovalaine Mistwama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vince Macdonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macdonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Macdonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Macdonald 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Macdonald!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacoby Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiohun Rayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lombard's entrance music is Retaliator. A fine choice. 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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177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacoby Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaiohun Rayo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lombard tries to clinch up but Rayo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rayo throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Rayo misses the jab.
Lombard lands with a nice body kick.
Lombard feints and then cracks Rayo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rayo down.
Rayo misses with a straight right.
Rayo misses with an uppercut
so Lombard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lombard passes into half guard.
Lombard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombard wants to work for an arm triangle but Rayo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lombard is working for a submission of some sort.
Lombard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard tries to pass to full mount but Rayo defends it.
Lombard is working hard here to advance position.
Lombard is nestled in close to Rayo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lombard 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.
Lombard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lombard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rayo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lombard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rayo is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rayo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rayo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lombard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lombard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lombard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rayo looks a forlorn figure.
Lombard raining down shots from the mount!
Rayo tries to buck Lombard off but he can't manage it.
Lombard looking to secure an arm triangle but Rayo defends it well.
Lombard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard wants to control the pace but Rayo is squirming around nicely.
Lombard looking for a guillotine from mount but Rayo is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rayo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lombard wants to control the pace but Rayo is squirming around nicely.
Lombard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rayo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lombard is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lombard extends the arm and Rayo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacoby Lombard!
An out of breath Jacoby Lombard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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FIGHT
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