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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Task (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colton Rodgers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Random Task!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Task moves out of range easily.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers counters with a nice body kick.
Task misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Task moves to clinch but Rodgers breaks away
and Rodgers counters with a good low kick that Task was not able to check.
Task tries to clinch but Rodgers moves away
and Rodgers counters with a nice kick to the body.
Task tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodgers counters with a good low kick that Task was not able to check.
Random Task seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Task pushes Rodgers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Random Task has been cut.
Task trying to land knees to the body.
Task is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodgers is defending well for now.
Rodgers managing to block the knees to the body from Task.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Task blocks an elbow strike from Rodgers.
Task landing knees to the body.
Rodgers lands an elbow inside that Task shrugs off.
Task takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Task's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Task on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodgers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodgers misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
A short left from Rodgers.
Rodgers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rodgers trying to land knees to the body.
Rodgers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Task leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodgers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Task avoids it.
Task with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodgers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Task has a couple of punches blocked by Rodgers.
Rodgers scores a nice knee to the body.
Rodgers lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Random Task's cut even more.
Task trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Task lands a takedown into guard.
Task has gone for a leg lock! Rodgers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Task's guard.
Task has a closed guard, preventing Rodgers from standing up.
Rodgers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Task keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Colton Rodgers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Task darts in trying to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Task shoots in and gets a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Task wants to pass the guard but Rodgers is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Random Task's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Task has closed the distance and engaged Rodgers in a clinch.
Task tries to land a knee to the head but Rodgers blocks with his arms.
Rodgers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Task is keeping busy.
Rodgers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Task improves position.
Task missing with knees to the body.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Task looking to throw knees to the head but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
Task throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers scores with a knee to the head.
Rodgers avoiding damage as Task throws knees to the body.
Rodgers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Task taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Task has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rodgers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Task is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rodgers tries to break free.
Rodgers controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Rodgers is trying to shake Task off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Task won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Rodgers lands a leg kick that knocks Task off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Task tries to clinch up
and Rodgers counters with a good low kick that Task was not able to check.
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rodgers throws a nice head kick!
The cut above Random Task's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Task looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodgers is controlling Task's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Task drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodgers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodgers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodgers!
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but Task denies him.
You can see the frustration on Task's face as Rodgers controls the position.
Task is not content to let Rodgers control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Task trying to remain calm as Rodgers controls from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Colton Rodgers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Task feints and then cracks Rodgers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodgers down.
No joy there for Task, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Rodgers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Random Task's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Task avoids the head kick by Rodgers.
Task closes the distance but Rodgers moves to the side
and Rodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodgers.
Colton Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Task scores with a takedown into Rodgers's guard.
Task trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Task stopping the sweep attempt from Rodgers.
Task postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers is controlling Task's posture.
Rodgers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Colton Rodgers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Task is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Task's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Task darts in trying to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Task moves to clinch but Rodgers breaks away
and Rodgers counters with a big head kick but Task shrugs it off.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Task looks to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a nice leg kick.
Task closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a good, hard body kick but Task shrugs it off.
Rodgers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rodgers counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Task closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodgers counters with a head kick.
Task tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rodgers counters with a nice leg kick.
Task moves to clinch but Rodgers breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers feints and then cracks Task's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Task down.
Task moves in looking to clinch but Rodgers pushes him off.
Random Task has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Task thows a left - swing and a miss!
Task takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Task chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Task blocks a head kick by Rodgers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colton Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodgers, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Rodgers!
An out of breath Colton Rodgers 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tripp Hazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Label Society - Stillborn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rick Grimes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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192 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tripp Hazard!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horrible takedown by Grimes or perhaps it was just good defense by Hazard which made him look bad.
Hazard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Hazard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hazard's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grimes is looking for a kimura here.
Hazard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Grimes manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes has isolated one of Hazard's arms. Hazard looking to fight him off but Grimes twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Grimes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Hummel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Frank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolf Hummel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hummel misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hummel wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank thows a body shot but no joy.
Hummel misses with a shot to the body
and Frank counters with a series of strikes. Hummel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hummel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hummel closes the distance and clinches.
Hummel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hummel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hummel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hummel wants to stand but Frank is controlling the position.
Hummel pulls Frank in to control the position.
Hummel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hummel is trying to control the position but Frank postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adolf Hummel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hummel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hummel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Frank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hummel is looking to clinch but Frank is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a nice looking body shot.
Frank connects with the punch.
Hummel catches Frank with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hummel misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bubba Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Hummel.
Hummel dives in and scores a takedown into Frank's guard.
Hummel trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hummel wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Hummel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hummel tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank's corner calls for a 1-2. Frank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frank scores with a punch to the head.
Adolf Hummel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hummel tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Hummel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hummel gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hummel tries to clinch there but Frank circles away.
Frank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hummel to the mat! Hummel manages to get full guard.
Frank 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Hummel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hummel is trying to keep Frank in close.
Frank stops Hummel from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hummel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hummel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hummel wants to control the position but Frank says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hummel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frank's back!
Frank wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hummel fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Frank. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frank.
Hummel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frank throws a hook but Hummel avoids it easily.
Hummel fails with the takedown
and Frank counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hummel!
Bubba Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Hummel.
A nice elbow there by Frank.
Bubba Frank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Frank scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hummel?
Hummel is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frank throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Frank lands a big elbow.
Frank lands a big elbow.
Hummel tries to hold on but Frank pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hummel looks a forlorn figure.
Hummel is rocked!
Hummel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank trying to mount his opponent but Hummel defends it.
Hummel wants to get back to full guard.
Hummel tries to kick Frank off but Frank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hummel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hummel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank.
Frank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hummel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Frank scoring with strikes but Hummel is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hummel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hummel wants to control the action here but instead Frank manages to pass to full mount!
Hummel is breathing heavily.
Frank landing strikes from the mount.
Hummel is looking to get to half guard.
Frank controlling his opponent.
Frank landing shots from mount.
Hummel is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hummel wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Frank working the ground and pound effectively.
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hummel tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Frank landing strikes from the mount and Hummel is in trouble!
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hummel for as long as he can get away with.
Hummel is looking to improve his position but Frank isn't that keen on the idea.
Frank working for a submission but Hummel is keeping him at bay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hummel seems to have recovered his senses.
Frank misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Frank dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Frank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Hummel.
Frank lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hummel moves in looking to clinch but Frank pushes him off.
Hummel shoots in looking for a takedown but Frank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hummel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hummel shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hummel misses with a head kick.
Hummel throws a series of punches but Frank avoids them all with ease.
Frank lands with a big left! Hummel is wobbled badly! Frank comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hummel to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bubba Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Bubba Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lightning wants to get back to his feet.
Lightning trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Lightning defending well.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is pressing down on Lightning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lightning is holding on for now.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lightning's half guard.
Lightning blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning wants to get back to full guard.
Lightning is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lightning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is pressing down on Lightning's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lightning is holding on for now.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown looking to finish Lightning with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lightning!
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lightning is looking to escape.
Lightning in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lightning wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Brown celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Brown!
Bobby Brown very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colby Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Sniddlegrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here Comes the Money by Naughty by Nature. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colby Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Sniddlegrass!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Sniddlegrass both land. Nice combination.
Cash jabs Sniddlegrass right on the nose. Sniddlegrass blinks but takes it well.
Sniddlegrass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sniddlegrass is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cash is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sniddlegrass to the mat. Sniddlegrass regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sniddlegrass is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cash, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sniddlegrass wants to control from the top but Cash keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sniddlegrass wants to stand but Cash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sniddlegrass manages to get himself to full guard.
Sniddlegrass is trying to control the position but Cash postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash wants to control from the top but Sniddlegrass keeps moving.
Cash stopping the sweep attempt from Sniddlegrass.
Sniddlegrass is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cash chips away with some ground and pound.
Sniddlegrass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cash manages to get himself to full guard.
Sniddlegrass throws a strike but Cash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sniddlegrass is looking to stand up but Cash isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sniddlegrass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cash is one step ahead there.
Sniddlegrass is trying to keep Cash in close.
Sniddlegrass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cash!
Sniddlegrass sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sniddlegrass swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cash is now in Sniddlegrass's guard. A big mistake from Sniddlegrass there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cash works over Sniddlegrass with some ground and pound from guard.
Cash looking to sit in guard and control but Sniddlegrass gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sniddlegrass stops Cash from standing up.
Sniddlegrass is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sniddlegrass wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cash's closed guard. He's half up but Cash has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cash pivots and extends the arm, Sniddlegrass falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cash! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Cash!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiberio Celentano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celentano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Now's My Time by D.J.I.G.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiberio Celentano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam dodges the punch combination from Celentano.
Celentano scores with a jab to the head.
Celentano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dignam clinches up with Celentano and pushes him back against the cage.
Dignam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Celentano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dignam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dignam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dignam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dignam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Celentano is desperately trying to improve his position but Dignam has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Celentano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Celentano regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam thows a huge punch but Celentano dodges it nicely.
Celentano tries to kick Dignam off in order to stand up. Dignam Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dignam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dignam landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dignam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Celentano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dignam is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Celentano looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dignam gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Celentano is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dignam lets go of the hold and Celentano can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Dignam!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Webbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zachary Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Webbs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendoza won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Webbs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mendoza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mendoza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webbs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendoza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet but Webbs drags him back down.
Webbs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mendoza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Webbs is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendoza is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webbs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mendoza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Webbs but great work by Mendoza.
Webbs is looking to reverse the position.
Mendoza happy to just control the position for now.
Mendoza stands up and beckons Webbs to his feet.
Webbs misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webbs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Webbs slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Webbs shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Webbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Mendoza both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webbs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendoza is fending him off so far but Webbs persists. Nope, Mendoza circles away and we're back to standing.
Webbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws an off balance right hand
and Webbs counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.
Webbs is pushing down on Mendoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mendoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Webbs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Webbs trying to advance position but Mendoza counters by regaining guard.
Webbs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendoza's guard.
Webbs wants to pass to mount but Mendoza is defending the position.
Webbs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Webbs is working for a kimura but Mendoza is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendoza is trying to stand back up but Webbs is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs trying to advance position but Mendoza counters by regaining guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Webbs tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webbs forces his way into half guard.
Webbs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Webbs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Webbs scores with a takedown into Mendoza's guard.
Webbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendoza is keeping the position for now.
Webbs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mendoza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mendoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Webbs wants to stand and escape but Mendoza is having none of it.
Webbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Webbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zachary Mendoza was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mendoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendoza misses with a double jab
so Webbs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Webbs tries to pass.
Jonny Webbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webbs is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Webbs trying to move into half guard but instead Mendoza has managed to sweep!
Webbs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webbs being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendoza manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendoza wants to stand but Webbs is controlling the position.
Webbs tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendoza is retaining full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Webbs here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Webbs passes Mendoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Webbs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mendoza is just riding it out for now. Webbs eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is defending well.
Webbs wants to advance to full mount but Mendoza doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webbs slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendoza wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Webbs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Webbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Webbs ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza misses with a double jab
and Webbs counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webbs is looking to pass into half guard but Mendoza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mendoza is in guard.
Webbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Webbs is looking to sweep but instead, Mendoza has passed into half guard.
Webbs pushes Mendoza off and gets back to his feet.
Webbs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Webbs moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
Mendoza looks to land a right hand but Webbs moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Webbs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mendoza's guard now.
Webbs trying to move into half guard but instead Mendoza has managed to sweep!
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!
Mendoza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Webbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Webbs, not yet.
Mendoza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendoza gets to his feet - Webbs follows without any prompting.
Jonny Webbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webbs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Webbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mendoza circles away.
Webbs shoots in for a double leg but Mendoza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Webbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webbs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Webbs slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with the combination.
Webbs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendoza's waist but Mendoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webbs off to one side.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Webbs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendoza can pounce on him.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Webbs walks into a straight right hand from Mendoza.
Mendoza slaps away a takedown attempt from Webbs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zachary Mendoza just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Webbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Webbs also avoids with ease.
Mendoza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Jonny Webbs has been cut.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Webbs moves out of range.
Mendoza lands with a nice combination. Webbs backs away looking to recover.
Webbs slips under a jab.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Webbs.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Webbs avoids them all with ease.
Webbs shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza lands with a nice body punch.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Webbs avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza throws out a loose jab but Webbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Webbs avoids it well.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Webbs avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Webbs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Webbs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza is in trouble now - Webbs has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Webbs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mendoza turns into him and now he's in Webbs's guard.
Webbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendoza stands up from Webbs's guard - Mendoza perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Webbs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zachary Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Webbs shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendoza sprawls well. He's pushed Webbs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Webbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Mendoza dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Webbs's cut.
That's time! Webbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
Mendoza misses the jab.
Webbs dodges the punch combination from Mendoza.
Nice shot lands for Mendoza.
Mendoza thuds a left hand into Webbs's body.
Webbs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendoza swivels and escapes.
Mendoza lands an overhand right.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Mendoza.
Webbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendoza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Webbs somewhat.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Webbs. Webbs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Webbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Mendoza.
Mendoza misses with a lunging right hand
and Webbs counters with a single leg into guard. Mendoza didn't expect that.
Mendoza keeping full guard, as Webbs tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webbs trying to move into half guard but instead Mendoza has managed to sweep!
Webbs wants to stand but Mendoza is controlling the position.
Webbs wants to hit a switch here but Mendoza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Webbs there!
Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Webbs manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webbs wants to get back to full guard.
Webbs is pressing down on Mendoza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendoza controlling from the top position.
Webbs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mendoza manages to pass to side control.
Mendoza passes the guard and advances to mount!
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.
Mendoza looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zachary Mendoza.
I think Mendoza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachary Mendoza!
Zachary Mendoza is the new bantamweight champion!
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