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GFC 19: Jones vs. Pellegrini 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigo Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigo Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
so Avila counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Avila trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avila has gone for a leg lock! Thompson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Avila's guard.
Avila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Avila wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
Avila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tom Thompson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thompson closes the distance but Avila moves to the side
and Avila counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Avila.
Avila trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Avila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Avila from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Avila looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rigo Avila wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avila counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
Avila is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Avila!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rigo Avila!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima has chosen Fabolous feat Jeremiah - It's my time as his entrance music. 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Lima!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lima tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick from Kingston misses.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Lima fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Kingston moves out of range of the leg kick from Lima.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima stalks Kingston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kingston's face. Kingston staggers backwards, shaken.
Lima tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Lima checks a low kick from Kingston.
Lima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Lima blocks the low kick.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick from Kingston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston feints a jab promting Lima to slip. Kingston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kingston lands a two punch combo.
Lima feints a jab promting Kingston to slip. Lima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kingston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
Lima tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston blocks a low kick nicely.
Lima swinging wildly here.
Lima swinging wildly here.
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingston scores with a one two! Lima had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lima checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kingston lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lima throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Lima throws a leg kick but Kingston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lima.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Lima blocks the low kick.
Lima throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lima throws a leg kick that misses.
Lima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Lima misses with a few strikes there.
Lima tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lima checks it well.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lima throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Lima. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Lima moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Lima misses.
Lima throws a solid leg kick but Kingston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lima.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Lima throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nate Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Lima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lima misses with a low kick as Kingston jumps back.
Lima misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston checks a low kick from Lima.
Lima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lima throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lima checks it well.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lima.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lima misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston dodges the punch combination from Lima.
A leg kick checked by Kingston.
Kingston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Lima wants to land a leg kick but Kingston is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lima misses with a wild combination.
Lima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lima looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lima eats them both and turns towards Kingston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.
Nate Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Lima.
Lima checks a low kick from Kingston.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Lima checks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Lima scores with a four punch combination!
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingston circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston lands a front kick.
Lima misses with the combination.
Lima misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a series of strikes that have Lima backpedaling.
Kingston throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Kingston.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lima scores with a one two! Kingston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Lima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Lima. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
A punch combination from Lima misses.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Kingston throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lima throws a leg kick but Kingston moved away.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a leg kick but Kingston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Lima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kingston circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston throws a chopping leg kick but Lima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
Lima throws a one two combo.
Lima tries to work over Kingston's front leg with a kick but Kingston checks it.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Lima checks it.
Kingston tries to bum rush Lima with a series of wild strikes but Lima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Douglas Lima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lima misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Lima. Those never looked like landing.
Lima misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Lima avoids nicely.
Lima throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Lima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Lima swinging wildly here.
Lima throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lima circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lima throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Lima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lima throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Lima misses with a wild combination.
Kingston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lima eats them both and turns towards Kingston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lima misses with a few strikes there.
Lima throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lima looks for the body kick but Kingston saw that one coming.
Lima throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
Lima throws a leg kick but Kingston moved away.
Lima misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Lima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Lima. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by Lima.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lima tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
A combination from Lima does no damage.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Lima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Lima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lima is able to avoid easily.
Lima moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Lima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Lima throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kingston.
Lima throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Lima sees coming a mile off.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Lima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Lima moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lima.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Lima throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Lima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.
Lima misses with a double jab.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lima throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lima. Lima obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Kingston.
Well Kingston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Gangnam Style. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Silva!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Jordan has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva throws a head kick but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordan circles away.
Silva looks winded!
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordan circles away.
Jordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jordan works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Samuel Silva has been cut.
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!
Jordan clinches up against the cage.
Jordan lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan 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.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Jordan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Michael Jordan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva is rocked!
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Silva.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Silva is looking to close the distance but Jordan sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Silva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Silva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Michael Jordan!
A very excited looking Michael Jordan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scotty Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez has chosen 2Pac-Ballad of a Dead Soulja as his entrance music. 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scotty Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez counters with a two punch combo.
Melendez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richmond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melendez throws a combination. Richmond tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Richmond is breathing heavily.
Richmond misses with a takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a series of strikes. Richmond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Richmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melendez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richmond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melendez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richmond is rocked!
Melendez lands with an overhand left.
Oh Richmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melendez jabs at Richmond's body.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Richmond avoids them all with ease.
Richmond seems to have got his legs back now.
Melendez throws a right and a left that Richmond avoids nicely.
Melendez lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Melendez.
Richmond tries for a takedown but Melendez circles away easily
and Melendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Melendez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richmond rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez stuns Richmond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Melendez digs a good body shot into Richmond's ribs.
Nice jab there from Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez connects with the punch.
Richmond slips a jab and a cross from Melendez.
Richmond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez scores with a nice strike.
Richmond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Melendez dips to his left and cracks Richmond with an uppercut!
Melendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Richmond. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Melendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Melendez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Melendez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richmond slips a jab and a cross from Melendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richmond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melendez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Melendez.
Richmond moves to clinch but Melendez breaks away
and Melendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Richmond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melendez counters with a three punch combo that has Richmond backing up. Richmond nods at Melendez to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richmond tries for a takedown but Melendez circles away easily
and Melendez counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Melendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richmond.
Melendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richmond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melendez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Richmond tries to clinch up but Melendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richmond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melendez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Richmond has his takedown stuffed
and Melendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gilbert Melendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richmond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Melendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Richmond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melendez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melendez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Richmond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scotty Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richmond looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Richmond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melendez counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melendez.
Melendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez jabs Richmond right on the nose. Richmond blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Melendez!
Melendez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melendez throws a right and a left that Richmond avoids nicely.
Melendez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richmond moves to clinch but Melendez breaks away
and Melendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melendez digs a good body shot into Richmond's ribs.
Melendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melendez throws a good cross that connects.
Richmond throws a combination that misses
and Melendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Melendez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richmond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melendez cracks Richmond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Melendez there.
Melendez throws a one two combo.
A left lands for Melendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richmond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Melendez!
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melendez lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richmond misses with a takedown
and Melendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scotty Richmond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Richmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Richmond has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melendez fails to land with a series of punches.
Richmond has his takedown stuffed
and Melendez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Melendez tries to bum rush Richmond with a series of wild strikes but Richmond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Melendez misses.
Richmond wants to clinch but Melendez slips to the side
and Melendez counters with a one-two to the body.
Scotty Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Melendez duly obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melendez looks to land a combination but Richmond avoids it well.
Melendez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melendez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Melendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richmond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
Melendez connects with a body shot that sends Richmond's belly button to the back.
Richmond misses with a body punch
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Richmond.
Melendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richmond's head backwards.
Melendez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Melendez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gilbert Melendez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Melendez does no damage.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
Good shot there by Melendez.
Richmond with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a stiff right hand.
Melendez lands with a right hand.
Richmond slips a jab and a cross from Melendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a shot to the body.
Melendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Richmond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Melendez.
Richmond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Richmond.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melendez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Melendez!
An out of breath Gilbert Melendez 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 Fadi Rymad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lass Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymad comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lass Backstrom enters the cage!
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184 lbs
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178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fadi Rymad!
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, Lass Backstrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rymad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Backstrom manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Backstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rymad is one step ahead there.
Rymad trying to control the position from guard on top but Backstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Backstrom has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rymad should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Backstrom has tightened it up now! Rymad should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lass Backstrom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Castellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out . Castellano has chosen Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reeves - that will leave a mark!
Reeves looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Castellano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellano misses with a takedown attempt - Reeves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reeves cracks Castellano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reeves tries a head kick but it misses.
Castellano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reeves to the ground. Castellano is now in Reeves's guard.
Reeves is striking from the bottom but Castellano uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Castellano is nestled in close to Reeves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Castellano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Castellano is pressing down on Reeves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reeves is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellano is controlling the pace.
Castellano moves into full mount! Reeves won't be happy about that!
Castellano cracks Reeves with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Castellano dominating with strikes here.
Castellano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Castellano is landing with some decent strikes but Reeves is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Castellano controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Castellano with shots to the head and body - Reeves looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castellano looking to finish Reeves with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reeves!
Reeves is bucking up trying to escape but Castellano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Castellano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castellano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Castellano with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Castellano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Castellano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castellano landing strikes from the mount and Reeves is in trouble!
Castellano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Castellano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reeves can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reeves is rocked!
It looks like David Reeves has been cut.
Castellano landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Reeves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reeves is in a horrible position here. Castellano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellano controlling the position easily from mount.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Castellano! Reeves is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rich Castellano!
Rich Castellano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tussaint St Preux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Hillgrund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tussaint St Preux!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Preux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by St Preux.
It looks like Tussaint St Preux has been cut.
Hillgrund gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big shot lands for Hillgrund! That's hurt St Preux! Will he recover? Hillgrund fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Harald Hillgrund made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by D3mons. Pellegrini has chosen Queen - Show must go on as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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186 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaylen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Pellegrini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pellegrini blocks a jab.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini lands a two punch combo.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pellegrini. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Pellegrini misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Pellegrini counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Pellegrini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pellegrini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Pellegrini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Pellegrini counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Pellegrini counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jaylen Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Pellegrini counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pellegrini makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Pellegrini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Pellegrini counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pellegrini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pellegrini.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Pellegrini's head back.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Pellegrini moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pellegrini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Pellegrini counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pellegrini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Pellegrini doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Pellegrini scores with a four punch combination!
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellegrini moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a combination
and Pellegrini counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pellegrini counters with a head kick.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pellegrini.
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pellegrini throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones is looking to chop away at Pellegrini's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pellegrini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pellegrini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones moves forwards but Pellegrini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones thows a leg kick but Pellegrini checks it
and Pellegrini counters with a one-two to the body.
Pellegrini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pellegrini wants to clinch.
Pellegrini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Pellegrini counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Pellegrini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pellegrini lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pellegrini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pellegrini's hands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pellegrini!
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Pellegrini slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Pellegrini counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones thows a leg kick but Pellegrini checks it
and Pellegrini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pellegrini throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pellegrini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pellegrini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones lands with a hook. Pellegrini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pellegrini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Pellegrini counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head but Pellegrini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pellegrini counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a hook but Pellegrini blocks it.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Pellegrini counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Pellegrini looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pellegrini wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones misses with a right hand
enabling Pellegrini to counter with a crisp jab.
Pellegrini drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Pellegrini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Pellegrini avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrini stalls.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones working aggressively here.
Pellegrini pulls Jones into guard.
Pellegrini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pellegrini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Pellegrini counters with a nice uppercut.
Pellegrini throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jones stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Pellegrini follows into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Pellegrini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Pellegrini controlling his opponent.
Pellegrini goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pellegrini working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pellegrini moves into full guard.
Pellegrini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Pellegrini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pellegrini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Jones controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini tries to improve position but can't.
Pellegrini is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pellegrini!
Pellegrini looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Good control from Jones.
Pellegrini turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pellegrini drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pellegrini has Jones in his guard.
Pellegrini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pellegrini seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pellegrini misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pellegrini really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Pellegrini's corner calls for a 1-2. Pellegrini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pellegrini finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Pellegrini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pellegrini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pellegrini counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Pellegrini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Pellegrini counters with a leg kick.
Pellegrini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Pellegrini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Pellegrini counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Pellegrini.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pellegrini counters with a head kick.
Anthony Pellegrini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pellegrini throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
A low kick from Jones misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellegrini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pellegrini is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pellegrini slowing the pace effectively.
Pellegrini lands a big knee! That's hurt Jones! Oh, he's all over the place! Pellegrini lands another knee that sends Jones to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Pellegrini!
Anthony Pellegrini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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