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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Roshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Hwan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Cranberries-Zombie. Damian Roshan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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182 lbs
27 - 15 - 2 |
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180 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Roshan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yo Hwan Lim!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roshan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lim tries to avoid it but Roshan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lim to the ground. Lim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Roshan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roshan lands with a good body shot.
Roshan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lim circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Roshan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lim to the mat! Lim manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roshan stands and throws Lim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roshan working the ground and pound but Lim is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roshan is putting a hurting on Lim here, landing some big shots from side control.
Roshan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roshan tries for a kimura but Lim is defending well.
Roshan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Roshan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshan controls the position from side control.
Lim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roshan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lim regains half guard, as Roshan was trying to land strikes.
Lim has one foot on Roshan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshan blocks a low kick nicely.
Roshan tries to clinch up but Lim circles away and keeps his distance.
Lim throws a sloppy body shot
and Roshan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short uppercut from Lim.
Lim prevents the takedown attempt.
Lim scores with a shot to the side of Roshan's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roshan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Lim is pressed up against the cage. Roshan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lim down to the mat. Lim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roshan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roshan has a takedown stuffed.
Roshan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lim!
Roshan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lim is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Roshan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Roshan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Roshan.
Lim throws a right hand that misses
and Roshan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roshan postures up in Lim's guard and throws a big left but Lim blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roshan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roshan defends well.
Lim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roshan stands and throws Lim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lim tries to buck Roshan off but Roshan is having none of it.
Roshan trying to control the position but Lim is working away.
An elbow from Roshan crashes against the mat.
Roshan stands up.
Roshan misses with a takedown attempt - Lim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim misses with an uppercut
and Roshan counters with a left to the body.
Roshan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roshan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lim 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.
Roshan shoots in for a takedown but Lim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Roshan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lim circles away.
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Lim misses with a hook. Roshan ducked under it nicely.
Damian Roshan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshan shoots in for a takedown but Lim shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roshan is defended easily by Lim.
Roshan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lim's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roshan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roshan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Roshan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim pushes Roshan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roshan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Roshan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lim moves out of range as Roshan throws a body kick.
Roshan tries for a takedown but Lim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lim wants it to stay on the feet.
Lim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roshan's hands.
Roshan fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Roshan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim throws out a loose jab but Roshan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roshan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roshan somewhat.
Lim looks to land a left hand but Roshan moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roshan.
Roshan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lim.
Roshan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lim swivels and escapes.
Roshan shoots for a double leg takedown but Lim sprawls well. He's pushed Roshan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Roshan with that takedown attempt.
Roshan shoots in but Lim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roshan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roshan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yo Hwan Lim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roshan. That did some damage!
Roshan avoids the body shot from Lim.
A jab from Lim does it's job there.
Lim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roshan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim regains half guard, as Roshan was trying to land strikes.
Roshan moves into full mount! Lim won't be happy about that!
Roshan throws some wild stikes that Lim manages to avoid easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roshan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roshan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lim has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lim!
Lim is standing up over Roshan. Roshan looks to escape but Lim dives into side control.
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 Damian Roshan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roshan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Roshan!
Damian Roshan gave a mention to Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Les Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Berglomi's choice of entrance music: Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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33
153 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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36
160 lbs
17 - 22 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Les Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krilich Berglomi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglomi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berglomi lands with a kick to the temple. Paul shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berglomi manages to break the clinch.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Berglomi moves out of range easily.
Paul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berglomi defends it nicely.
Paul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berglomi misses with a head kick.
Berglomi scores with a head kick. Paul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Berglomi tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paul tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Les Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Paul. That snapped Berglomi's head back.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Berglomi.
The fighters circling - Berglomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Berglomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Paul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Paul prevents Berglomi from getting back to his feet.
Berglomi keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul stands up and waves to Berglomi to follow him.
Paul shoots for a takedown but Berglomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berglomi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Berglomi as Paul shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berglomi swivels and escapes.
Paul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berglomi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berglomi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paul is controlling him.
Paul wants to control from the top but Berglomi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul slips nicely into half guard.
Paul stops Berglomi from getting back to his feet.
Paul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Paul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi is trying to escape back to his feet but Paul uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Paul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berglomi, who protects the arm well.
Paul tries for a kimura but Berglomi is defending well.
Berglomi is not content to let Paul control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi is looking to get back to his feet here but Paul is keeping cool and he's managed to take Berglomi's back.
Paul is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Berglomi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Paul is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Berglomi is defending well though. Paul let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berglomi wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Les Paul will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berglomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Berglomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Paul blocks a head kick by Berglomi.
Berglomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Berglomi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berglomi tries to clinch up but Paul circles away and keeps his distance.
Berglomi gets caught napping as Paul dives in and scores a takedown. Berglomi manages to retain guard.
Paul is looking to advance position but Berglomi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Berglomi is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A slapping body kick lands there for Berglomi.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul shoots in and bounces Berglomi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Berglomi is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Berglomi is looking to stand up but Paul isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul gets to his feet - Berglomi follows without any prompting.
Paul misses with a wild combination.
Les Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul dodges the punch combination from Berglomi.
A head kick misses from Berglomi.
Paul closes the distance and pushes Berglomi back into the cage.
Paul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berglomi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berglomi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berglomi breaks the clinch.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Berglomi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Berglomi as Paul shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Berglomi as Paul shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berglomi fails with a takedown attempt.
Berglomi scores with a sloppy right hand. Paul should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Paul does no damage.
Paul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Berglomi jabs at Paul's body.
Berglomi lands a jab-cross combination.
Paul scores with a three punch combo!
Berglomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Berglomi. Those never looked like landing.
Berglomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Berglomi stuffs the takedown attempt from Paul. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berglomi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Berglomi misses with a double jab.
Berglomi lands a high kick!
A combination from Paul does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berglomi lands with a hook. Paul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berglomi tries to avoid it but Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berglomi to the ground. Berglomi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Krilich Berglomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paul changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berglomi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paul tries to advance to mount but Berglomi instead regains half guard.
Paul wants to take a breather but Berglomi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul wants to work for an arm triangle but Berglomi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berglomi won't allow Paul to pass to mount.
Berglomi is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Les Paul will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Berglomi scores with a one two! Paul had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Paul looks to land a body kick but Berglomi moved away.
A combination from Berglomi does no damage.
Berglomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paul circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Berglomi throws the left hand but Paul avoids the punch easily.
Paul swings for the body but Berglomi moves out of range.
Paul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berglomi's half guard.
Berglomi wants to get back to his feet.
Paul is working for a kimura but Berglomi is defending it quite comfortably.
Paul wants to stand but Berglomi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul is looking for a kimura but Berglomi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paul to get the leverage.
Berglomi is trying to stand back up but Paul is controlling him
Paul is working for a kimura but Berglomi is defending it quite comfortably.
Paul is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Berglomi as he works his way to full guard.
Les Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berglomi for as long as he can get away with.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Berglomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Les Paul.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses.
Paul shoots in for a double leg but Berglomi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Berglomi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berglomi takes one to the chin there.
Berglomi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paul looks for a takedown but Berglomi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Paul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul misses with a looping right.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Berglomi lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Berglomi.
Paul blocks a head kick by Berglomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berglomi throws a head kick that misses.
Berglomi missing with a left hand there. Paul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berglomi's waist but Berglomi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul misses with the combination.
No joy there for Berglomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Berglomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berglomi tests Paul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berglomi misses with a head kick.
Paul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berglomi is trying to defend but Paul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Les Paul.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paul, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Danza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikira Stag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danza comes to the cage accompanied by Who's the Boss. Tony Danza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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32
183 lbs
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22
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Danza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikira Stag!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danza wants to clinch up but Stag keeps it at a distance.
Stag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danza moves to clinch but Stag breaks away
enabling Stag to counter with a crisp jab.
Stag comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stag throws a lazy right hand but Danza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stag is looking to chop away at Danza's legs.
Danza tries to clinch up but Stag circles away and keeps his distance.
Danza shoots in but Stag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danza wants to clinch.
Danza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danza is defended easily by Stag.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Danza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danza throws a jab when Stag was well out of range.
Stag tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stag moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stag throws a low kick but it's checked well by Danza.
Danza misses with a takedown attempt - Stag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danza is defended easily by Stag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stag just misses with a punch to the body.
Danza wants to clinch but Stag slips to the side
and Stag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danza darts in trying to clinch
and Stag counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danza avoids the body shot from Stag.
Danza is looking to clinch.
Stag dives in and scores a takedown into Danza's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Danza keeping full guard, as Stag tries to pass.
Danza working for submissions but it's allowed Stag to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danza tries to kick Stag off but Stag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stag connects with a nice short shot to Danza's temple.
Stag seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stag in particular looking to stall.
Danza gets full guard.
Danza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stag pushing down on Danza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stag is trying to control the action in half guard but Danza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stag winds up and cracks Danza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stag frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Danza is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danza flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stag landing punches.
Danza wants to hold on but Stag pushes him away.
Danza is looking to improve his position but Stag isn't that keen on the idea.
Stag unloading with bombs!
Danza tries to lock up and control but Stag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stag looking to secure an arm triangle but Danza defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stag prevents Danza from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danza regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikira Stag dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stag lunges at Danza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danza's hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Danza. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Danza stuffs the takedown.
Danza tries to close the distance and clinch but Stag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Stag checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Danza wants to clinch
and Stag counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Danza working a defensive guard here.
Nikira Stag has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stag wants to control from the top but Danza keeps moving.
Stag postures up in Danza's guard and throws a big left but Danza blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stag's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stag postures up.
Stag is pushing down on Danza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danza is fighting to maintain full guard but Stag has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stag wants to control but Danza is keeping him busy.
Danza wants to control but Stag is keeping busy.
Stag controlling the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Danza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danza closes the distance and clinches.
Stag works on Danza's body with a couple of short punches.
Danza is trying to pull guard but Stag has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stag pulls guard effortlessly.
Stag has control of Danza's left arm, preventing Danza from doing any damage.
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!
Stag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danza is one step ahead there.
Stag is trying to keep Danza in close.
Stag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danza is aware though and is defending well.
Danza looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stag controlling the position.
Danza trying to control but Stag is working from the bottom.
Danza being controlled here momentarily.
Stag's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Danza trying to control but Stag is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Danza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stag tries to score with a low kick but Danza moves his leg out of the way.
Stag shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Danza sprawls well. Danza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stag gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stag lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stag throws a leg kick that misses.
Stag misses with a takedown attempt - Danza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tony Danza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikira Stag.
Stag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danza shoots in for a takedown but Stag shows good takedown defense.
Stag scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stag circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikira Stag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Danza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Danza is looking to clinch but Stag is avoiding it.
Stag has a takedown stuffed.
Good standup being displayed there by Stag as he connects with a hook.
Stag tries a low kick but Danza avoids it.
Danza moves to clinch but Stag breaks away
and Stag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danza thinking.
Stag missing with a left hand there. Danza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Stag catches Danza right on the button with a cross.
Danza tries to clinch but Stag moves away
and Stag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stag throws a chopping leg kick but Danza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stag is looking to chop away at Danza's legs.
Danza has Stag up against the cage in a clinch.
Stag tries to pull guard but Danza won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stag.
Danza trying to stall but Stag improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Danza throws an elbow but misses.
Danza is trying to stall.
Danza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stag's elbow.
Stag gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Danza.
Stag works on Danza's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danza is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stag is defending well for now.
Danza tries to pull guard but Stag holds him up against the cage and eventually Danza drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Danza fails to land.
Stag is trying to pull guard but Danza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tony Danza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikira Stag.
Stag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikira Stag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danza takes one to the side of the head.
Stag with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danza walks into a jab.
Danza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stag avoids it really well and circles away.
Danza fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stag throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stag throws out a powerful jab.
Tony Danza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danza is rocked!
Danza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stag pinned against the cage. Stag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oh Danza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stag flashes Danza a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Danza's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Danza crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Stag punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikira Stag!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Kiedis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiedis throws a push kick but Charles slaps the foot to one side.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Kiedis.
Charles misses with a hook. Kiedis ducked under it nicely.
Kiedis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Charles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiedis circles away quickly and effectively.
Charles moves forwards but Kiedis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiedis dives in and grabs Charles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charles pushes down on Kiedis's head and hops out.
Kiedis tries to clinch but Charles is having none of it.
Kiedis misses with a combination
and Charles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charles misses with a low kick.
Charles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Charles!
Kiedis misses with a right hand
and Charles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kiedis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiedis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiedis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charles as he avoids it easily.
Kiedis has a takedown stuffed.
Jean Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Kiedis.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles lands a really nice looking cross but Kiedis seems unphased.
Charles closes the distance and pushes Kiedis back into the cage.
Charles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kiedis is trying to maintain a safe position but Charles gets an underhook and turns Kiedis into the cage.
Kiedis takes a shot to the head.
Kiedis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis managing to block the knees to the body from Charles.
Charles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Charles misses with the head strike.
Kiedis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiedis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Charles cracks Kiedis with a nice body shot.
Kiedis wants a takedown but no success here.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiedis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles tries a knee to the head but Kiedis blocks it.
Charles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Charles looking to throw knees to the head but Kiedis is blocking nicely.
Charles scores with a knee to the head.
Charles misses with a body punch.
Charles lands with a left to the head.
Kiedis with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiedis.
Charles looking to throw knees to the head but Kiedis is blocking nicely.
Charles lands with a right to the head.
Charles lands a good knee to the midsection. Kiedis won't want to take too many of those.
Charles misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiedis.
Kiedis tries to pull guard but Charles holds him up against the cage and eventually Kiedis drops back down to his feet.
Charles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kiedis looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Charles obliges.
Charles tries a knee to the head but Kiedis blocks it.
Kiedis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Charles scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles lands a right hand.
Kiedis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Kiedis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charles tries to work over Kiedis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiedis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
Charles lands with a light punch inside.
Charles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiedis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kiedis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Charles regains guard immediately.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kiedis wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiedis wants to get up but he can't break Charles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Charles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiedis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kiedis lands with a nice body punch.
Kiedis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charles but Charles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiedis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiedis lands with a right hand.
Kiedis tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Kiedis has a takedown stuffed.
Kiedis ducks right into an uppercut from Charles.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiedis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charles defends it nicely.
Jean Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Kiedis.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiedis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Charles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Charles wants to slow Kiedis down by chopping away at his legs.
Anthony Kiedis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles looks to land a combination but Kiedis avoids it well.
Charles swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiedis.
Charles stuffs the takedown.
Charles drives through and clinches with Kiedis against the cage.
Charles digs a right hand underneath Kiedis's ribcage. Kiedis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiedis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis blocks a body shot from Charles.
Charles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Charles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Charles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Kiedis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charles lands a shot to the body.
Charles lands with a right to the head.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiedis.
Charles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiedis's elbow.
Kiedis is trying to stall.
Kiedis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Charles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kiediss head.
Kiedis breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiedis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiedis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Charles throws a wild body kick that Kiedis sees coming a mile off.
Kiedis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Charles.
Kiedis moves in looking to clinch but Charles pushes him off.
Charles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiedis. Kiedis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kiedis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiedis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kiedis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Charles is desperately trying to improve his position but Kiedis has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charles is looking to escape.
Kiedis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kiedis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charles wants to control but Kiedis is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jean Charles will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kiedis shoots for a takedown but Charles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiedis lands a jab.
Charles scores with a hook.
Charles moves into range and clinches up with Kiedis.
Kiedis manages to break the clinch.
Charles throws a low kick but Kiedis avoids it.
Kiedis shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiedis checks a low kick from Charles.
Kiedis misses the jab.
Kiedis is looking to clinch but Charles is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Charles wants it to stay on the feet.
Jean Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Kiedis.
Kiedis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Charles's guard.
Charles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiedis wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Kiedis stands and steps away. Charles gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiedis tries to close the distance and clinch but Charles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kiedis throws a sloppy head kick
and Charles counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kiedis fails with the takedown.
Jean Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiedis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws out a loose jab but Kiedis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiedis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiedis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charles tries to avoid it but Kiedis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charles to the ground. Charles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiedis moves forwards but Charles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kiedis tries to keep at a distance but Charles has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiedis is working for takedown but Charles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiedis avoiding damage as Charles throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis is trying to break free.
Kiedis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiedis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Charles just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kiedis looking to slow down the pace here.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiedis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiedis goes for a takedown attempt but Charles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anthony Kiedis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles walks into a stiff left hand from Kiedis.
Charles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kiedis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Charles - that will leave a mark!
Kiedis walks into a jab.
Kiedis takes one to the side of the head.
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 Jean Charles.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jean Charles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrick Felino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beat and the Pulse. On his way into the cage it seems that Sergey Gribov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sergey Gribov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredrick Felino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gribov blocks the body kick.
Felino misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gribov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Felino.
Felino lands a nice hook to Gribov's body. Gribov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Felino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gribov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gribov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gribov connects with a crisp jab.
Felino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gribov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Felino.
Gribov connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Gribov misses.
Felino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gribov feints and then cracks Felino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Felino down.
Gribov avoids the head kick by Felino.
Some wild striking there from Gribov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Gribov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gribov connects with a jab.
Felino thows a body shot but no joy.
Felino throws a body punch but Gribov moves out of range.
Gribov lands a jab to the head.
Felino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gribov manages to avoid it.
Gribov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Felino tries to clinch up.
Felino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gribov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gribov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Felino circles away.
Felino throws a lazy uppercut
and Gribov counters with an inside leg kick.
Felino tries a head kick but it misses.
Felino avoids a kick to the body.
Gribov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov misses with a two punch combination.
Gribov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gribov is working for a submission of some sort.
Gribov is keen to just control but Felino is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Felino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gribov throws a big elbow that misses.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Felino keeps moving.
Gribov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gribov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov passes Felino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Felino is looking to improve his position.
Gribov is looking for a kimura here.
Gribov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Felino reverses the position - he's now on top in Gribov's guard.
Felino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gribov is trying to keep Felino in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Felino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gribov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gribov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Felino's guard.
Felino keeping moving, preventing Gribov from controlling successfully.
Felino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gribov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gribov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gribov prevents Felino from getting back to his feet.
Gribov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Gribov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gribov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gribov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gribov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gribov.
A clash of legs there as Felino blocks the low kick.
Gribov looks to land a combination but Felino avoids it well.
Felino gets caught flat footed, as Gribov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Felino keeping moving, preventing Gribov from controlling successfully.
Gribov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sergey Gribov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gribov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Felino keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gribov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felino keeping moving, preventing Gribov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov lands a couple of elbows.
Gribov stops Felino from standing up.
Gribov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gribov wants to control from the top but Felino keeps moving.
Felino looking to control.
Gribov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Felino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gribov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Felino's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gribov is looking to take a break and control but Felino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sergey Gribov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Felino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gribov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gribov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gribov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Felino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gribov scores with a leg kick.
Felino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gribov rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felino misses with a few strikes there.
Gribov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Felino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gribov throws a leg kick but Felino moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Felino.
Gribov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gribov lands in his opponent's guard.
Gribov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Felino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Felino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gribov defends it easily.
Felino is breathing heavily.
Gribov lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gribov is aware though and is defending well.
Gribov pushes down on Felino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Felino is looking to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gribov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Felino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gribov not doing much here.
Gribov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gribov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gribov is trying to control. Felino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gribov tries to pass to full mount but Felino defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Gribov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gribov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Felino will feel that in the morning.
Felino moves to clinch but Gribov breaks away
and Gribov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gribov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gribov connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Gribov misses its intended target.
Felino tries a head kick but it misses.
Felino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felino takes one on the button.
Gribov lands a slapping body shot.
Sergey Gribov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gribov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Felino counters with a straight right hand.
Felino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gribov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Felino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felino has a hand on Gribov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gribov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gribov is landing with some decent strikes but Felino is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gribov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Felino is looking to escape.
Gribov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gribov tries to control but Felino wriggling away.
Gribov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Felino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Gribov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gribov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Felino is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Felino really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gribov with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felino is desperately trying to improve his position but Gribov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gribov controlling from mount.
Gribov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gribov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gribov looking to control but Felino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Felino is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gribov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gribov unloading with bombs!
Gribov won't let Felino get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gribov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gribov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Felino is rocked!
Gribov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Felino can do to turn this around?
Gribov drops a big elbow. That's hurt Felino! More shots from Gribov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Gribov!
After winning the bout, Sergey Gribov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Bonaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonaza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mnemic-Deathbox. Sam Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raul Bonaza's chin.
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222 lbs
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Bonaza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaza digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Bonaza on the inside.
Bonaza blocks an elbow strike.
Bonaza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonaza throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Bonaza controls the action.
Bonaza lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Bonaza shrugs off.
It looks like Raul Bonaza has been cut.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonaza looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Bonaza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Bonaza.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bonaza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Bonaza 's eye.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Raul Bonaza's cut even more.
Bonaza breaks from the clinch.
Bonaza tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaza thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The cut above Raul Bonaza's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bonaza throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson throws a head kick but Bonaza moves out of range.
Bonaza misses with a leg kick.
Anderson defending well as Bonaza loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Bonaza circles away.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Bonaza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson digs a right hand underneath Bonaza's ribcage. Bonaza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonaza tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaza moves away.
Anderson is looking to slow Bonaza down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson defending well as Bonaza loads up on a big left hand.
Raul Bonaza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson tests Bonaza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonaza is rocked!
Anderson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Anderson!
A very excited looking Sam Anderson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the cage accompanied by O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christofi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kramer pinned against the cage. Kramer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christofi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Christofi circles away.
Kramer tries to clinch
and Christofi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kramer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christofi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kramer has control of Christofi's left arm, preventing Christofi from doing any damage.
Kramer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christofi preventing the sweep.
Christofi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Christofi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christofi throws a strike but Kramer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kramer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christofi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Christofi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christofi is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kramer wants to clinch up but Christofi keeps it at a distance.
Christofi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kramer is fending him off so far but Christofi persists. Nope, Kramer circles away and we're back to standing.
Kosmo Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Christofi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kramer is trying to defend but Christofi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Christofi is controlling well.
Christofi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kramer to regain full guard.
Christofi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kramer's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christofi looking to pass the guard.
Christofi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Christofi throws a strike but Kramer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kramer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kramer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christofi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kramer.
Kramer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kosmo Kramer.
Kramer wants to clinch up but Christofi keeps it at a distance.
Christofi moves out of range of the body kick.
Christofi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi looks to land a strike but Kramer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Christofi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christofi throwing strikes but missing.
Christofi throws an elbow that misses. Kramer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christofi's guard. Nice move by Kramer!
Christofi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kramer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Christofi is retaining full guard.
Christofi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kramer trying to control but Christofi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Christofi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kramer tries to clinch
and Christofi counters with a single leg into guard. Kramer didn't expect that.
Christofi passes Kramer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christofi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Christofi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kramer to regain full guard.
Christofi throwing strikes but missing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christofi throws a big right hand that misses.
Christofi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christofi trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer has Christofi pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Christofi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kramer darts in trying to clinch
and Christofi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christofi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Kramer has control of Christofi's left arm, preventing Christofi from doing any damage.
Kramer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Christofi!
Kramer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kramer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christofi is looking to escape.
Kramer punching from mount but Christofi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer content just to control the position here.
Christofi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kramer.
Christofi working to try and regain half guard.
Christofi blocking the ground and pound.
Kramer punching from mount but Christofi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Kramer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kramer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Christofi holds on to Kramer around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The referee warns Christofi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer tries to control but Christofi wriggling away.
Kramer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kramer looking to control but Christofi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kramer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kramer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer with good strikes from the mount here!
Christofi tries to hold on but Kramer pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kramer controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Christofi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kramer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Christofi is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Christofi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Christofi shoots in for a takedown but Kramer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kramer tries to clinch up but Christofi circles away and keeps his distance.
Christofi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kramer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Kramer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Christofi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kramer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kramer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kramer landing knees to the body.
Kramer throws an elbow but it misses.
Kramer misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi blocks the elbow strike.
Kramer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christofi is defending well for now.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but Christofi blocks with his arms.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but Christofi avoids the damage to the body.
Christofi is working for takedown but Kramer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Christofi looking for a takedown.
Kosmo Kramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Christofi.
Christofi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kramer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christofi is defending well for now.
Kramer pushes off an throws an elbow but Christofi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Christofi on the inside.
Christofi blocks an elbow strike.
Christofi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kramer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kramer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Christofi is defending well for now.
Kramer is working for takedown but Christofi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kramer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Christofi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kramer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christofi fails with the takedown.
Christofi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christofi gets caught flat footed, as Kramer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer trying to control but Christofi is working from the bottom.
Kramer passes Christofi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kramer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kramer.
Kramer is keen to just control but Christofi is a slippery customer.
Chris Christofi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kramer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Christofi controls his leg.
Kramer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christofi is staying active underneath Kramer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kosmo Kramer just wasn't active enough.
Kramer lands a head kick. Christofi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kramer tries to sprawl but Christofi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christofi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi is just content to waste time from the top position. Kramer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kramer wants to get back to his feet but Christofi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Christofi from controlling successfully.
Kosmo Kramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christofi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christofi throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christofi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Christofi with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosmo Kramer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christofi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Bon Peza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Sawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Filipe Bon Peza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filipe Bon Peza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Sawa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon Peza shoots in but Sawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bon Peza looks to land a combination. Sawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bon Peza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawa moves away.
Sawa gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sawa trying to pass the guard but Bon Peza defending well.
Nice strikes from Sawa there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawa trying to pass the guard but Bon Peza defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon Peza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bon Peza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bon Peza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sawa manages to get himself to full guard.
Bon Peza trying to control but Sawa is working from the bottom.
Bon Peza won't allow Sawa to sweep him here.
Sawa controlling the position.
Sawa keeping moving, preventing Bon Peza from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sawa, not yet.
Filipe Bon Peza has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bon Peza fails with a takedown attempt.
Bon Peza looks to clinch
and Sawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawa throws a right hand that Bon Peza ducks under and follows up with a left that Bon Peza also avoids with ease.
Bon Peza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bon Peza.
Sawa throws a combination. Bon Peza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filipe Bon Peza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Bon Peza.
Sawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bon Peza.
Bon Peza misses with an uppercut. Sawa saw that one coming.
Sawa misses with a body shot.
Bon Peza pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sawa back to the cage. Bon Peza follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bon Peza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filipe Bon Peza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bon Peza.
Sawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bon Peza.
Bon Peza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sawa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bon Peza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Filipe Bon Peza will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sawa misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Bon Peza misses.
Sawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bon Peza dives in and grabs Sawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sawa pushes down on Bon Peza's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawa looks to land a right hand but Bon Peza moved out of range.
Sawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Sawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon Peza thows a body shot but no joy.
Bon Peza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bon Peza tries to clinch
and Sawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bon Peza misses with a right hand
and Sawa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bon Peza!
Sawa controlling from mount.
Bon Peza is looking to improve his position but Sawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Sawa with good strikes from the mount here!
Jake Sawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawa get's back to his feet.
Sawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bon Peza misses with a hook to the body
and Sawa counters with a series of strikes. Bon Peza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bon Peza is rocked!
Bon Peza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Bon Peza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sawa lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bon Peza crumples to the floor! Sawa milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake Sawa!
Jake Sawa made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanley Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Pants On tha Ground. Ramirez has chosen Take it in Blood -- Nas as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanley Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez connects with a high kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ramirez lands a front kick.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Ramirez throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Jackson misses.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Ramirez connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramirez cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanley Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramirez lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
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!
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ramirez shoots in.
Ramirez lands an overhand right.
Ramirez has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Ramirez being controlled against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramirez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramirez won't allow it.
Jackson looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Ramirez drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirez wants a takedown.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanley Ramirez.
Ramirez has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ramirez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Ramirez dives into Jackson's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanley Ramirez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Ramirez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Ramirez catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses.
Hanley Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramirez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson regains half guard, as Ramirez was trying to land strikes.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramirez prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson has hold of Ramirez's hands but Ramirez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Ramirez stalling.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanley Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Hanley Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramirez!
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez throws a combination. Jackson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jackson is rocked!
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Jackson is holding his hands too far apart here. Ramirez throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jackson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hanley Ramirez!
Hanley Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Rio logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Abreu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Die for Metal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Jonathan Desjardins has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jonathan Desjardins seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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174 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Abreu misses.
Desjardins ducks under a wild hook from Abreu.
Abreu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Desjardins.
Abreu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abreu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abreu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown but Abreu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abreu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abreu cracks Desjardins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Desjardins. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Desjardins misses.
Abreu jabs at Desjardins's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Desjardins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desjardins moves in looking to clinch but Abreu pushes him off.
Desjardins throws a leg kick but Abreu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abreu. Desjardins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abreu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abreu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abreu fails with a takedown attempt.
Abreu ducks under a wild hook from Desjardins.
Abreu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abreu scoring well with a low kick there.
Abreu drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Desjardins looking to control.
Abreu slips nicely into half guard.
Desjardins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abreu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abreu's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu tries to break free.
Abreu breaks Desjardins's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abreu wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Desjardins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Abreu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A lazy left from Desjardins finds it's target.
Abreu throws a sloppy head kick
and Desjardins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abreu misses with a low kick.
Abreu misses with a left hand
and Desjardins counters with an outside leg kick.
Abreu throws a shot to the body.
Abreu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abreu misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Desjardins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abreu throws an overhand right that lands on Desjardins's shoulder, as Desjardins tries to avoid the shot.
Abreu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A left lands for Desjardins.
Abreu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abreu looks to throw the jab but Desjardins is out of range.
Abreu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Desjardins.
Abreu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Desjardins's head.
Abreu misses with a hook. Desjardins ducked under it nicely.
Cooper Abreu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Abreu blocks the low kick.
Abreu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Desjardins sprawls well. Desjardins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abreu gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Abreu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jonathan Desjardins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper Abreu.
Desjardins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abreu connects with a jab.
Desjardins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Desjardins checks a leg kick.
Abreu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Abreu trying to control the position but Desjardins is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Desjardins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Desjardins is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Desjardins thows a body shot but no joy.
Desjardins looks to score with a jab to the body but Abreu is just out of range.
Abreu misses with a left hand
and Desjardins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Desjardins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Desjardins checks a low kick from Abreu.
Abreu throws a big shot that misses.
Desjardins moves into the clinch.
Abreu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abreu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Desjardins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Desjardins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abreu throws a head punch that misses.
Abreu tries to work over Desjardins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Desjardins on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abreu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Desjardins.
Desjardins goes for a takedown attempt but Abreu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Desjardins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper Abreu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Desjardins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Desjardins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Desjardins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abreu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abreu throws an elbow that misses. Desjardins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abreu's guard. Nice move by Desjardins!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu trying to control the position.
Desjardins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Desjardins looking to pass the guard.
Desjardins stands up and waves to Abreu to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abreu. Desjardins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Abreu finds it's way through Desjardins's defenses.
Desjardins tries to sprawl but Abreu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Desjardins tries to get to full guard but Abreu has control of the leg.
Abreu thows a huge punch but Desjardins dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abreu is looking to take a break and control but Desjardins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Desjardins is pressing down on Abreu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Desjardins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abreu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Desjardins struggling a bit here.
Abreu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Abreu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Desjardins struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Desjardins is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abreu is staying active underneath Desjardins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desjardins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abreu wants to improve his position but Desjardins is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abreu is looking to control Desjardins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abreu avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Desjardins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Abreu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abreu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abreu throws a sloppy head kick
and Desjardins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Desjardins is stalling here.
Abreu swings wildly with an uppercut but Desjardins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desjardins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abreu backwards.
Abreu digs a right hand into Desjardins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Desjardins's gas tank.
Abreu lands with a left to the head.
Abreu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abreu connects with a body shot.
Desjardins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abreu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu misses with a takedown attempt - Desjardins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Desjardins moves away from the strike by Abreu.
Abreu feints and then cracks Desjardins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Desjardins down.
Desjardins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abreu tried to score with a low kick but Desjardins checks it.
Desjardins misses with a wild body shot.
Desjardins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abreu.
An inside leg kick from Desjardins misses.
Abreu just misses with a punch to the body.
Desjardins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abreu lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abreu is trying to break the clinch but Desjardins has him pressed against the cage.
Abreu cracks Desjardins with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abreu.
Abreu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Desjardins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Desjardins throws an elbow but misses.
Desjardins blocks an uppercut.
Abreu stalling in the clinch.
Abreu has a couple of punches blocked by Desjardins.
Desjardins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abreu tries a body shot but Desjardins blocks it.
Desjardins lands an uppercut.
Desjardins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Desjardins working hard to break the clinch.
Desjardins blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abreu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Desjardins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abreu to the mat. Abreu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Desjardins tries to free his leg and advance position but Abreu is retaining full guard.
Abreu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Desjardins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abreu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desjardins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Desjardins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Abreu looks to score with a jab to the body but Desjardins is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Desjardins misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Desjardins scores with a four punch combination!
Abreu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Desjardins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abreu.
Abreu misses with a straight right.
Desjardins tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Abreu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abreu lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abreu throws a body punch but Desjardins moves out of range.
Nice shot by Abreu.
Desjardins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abreu eats them both and turns towards Desjardins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cooper Abreu just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Abreu.
Abreu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abreu misses with a straight right.
Desjardins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desjardins leaves Abreu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abreu connects with a looping right hand.
Abreu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Desjardins momentarily.
Desjardins throws a series of punches but Abreu moves out of range.
Desjardins misses with a takedown attempt - Abreu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Desjardins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abreu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu lands a nice looking body shot.
Desjardins lands with an overhand left.
Abreu lands a nice looking body shot.
Desjardins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Desjardins just misses with a punch to the body.
Desjardins walks into a stiff left hand from Abreu.
Abreu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abreu misses with a straight left.
Abreu lands a lovely overhand right.
Abreu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desjardins manages to avoid it.
Abreu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desjardins manages to avoid it.
Abreu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abreu looks to throw the jab but Desjardins is out of range.
Desjardins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abreu manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Desjardins, right into the meat.
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!
Abreu throws a lazy right hand but Desjardins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Abreu misses.
Desjardins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Desjardins throws the left hand but Abreu avoids the punch easily.
Desjardins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abreu has time to react.
Desjardins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abreu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu drops his hands momentarily and Desjardins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abreu throws a lazy head kick
and Abreu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abreu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abreu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Desjardins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Abreu misses with a body shot.
Abreu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Desjardins looks to score with a jab to the body but Abreu is just out of range.
Abreu throws a head kick that misses.
Abreu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desjardins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abreu motions for Desjardins to come forward. Abreu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Desjardins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abreu is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abreu 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 Desjardins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Desjardins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abreu misses with a low kick.
Abreu lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desjardins blocks a jab.
Desjardins throws out a loose jab but Abreu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desjardins dips to his left and cracks Abreu with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abreu slips under a jab from Desjardins.
Abreu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abreu looks to score with a jab to the body but Desjardins is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cooper Abreu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abreu lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abreu. Desjardins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abreu throws a shot from downtown. Desjardins moves away and avoids it.
Desjardins wants to clinch.
Abreu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Abreu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Desjardins tries to bum rush Abreu with a series of wild strikes but Abreu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Desjardins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abreu as he jumps to the side.
Abreu misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Desjardins on the side of the head.
Abreu is looking to slow Desjardins down with leg kicks.
Abreu looks to land a left hand but Desjardins moved out of range nicely.
Abreu stuns Desjardins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Desjardins throws a leg kick but Abreu checks it.
Desjardins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abreu on his heels. He'll look to pass Abreu's guard now, I'm sure.
Desjardins trying to control but Abreu is working from the bottom.
Abreu looking for a sweep. Not yet Abreu, not yet.
Abreu keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
Abreu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Desjardins - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abreu scores with a hook to the body. Desjardins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abreu throws a head kick but Desjardins moves out of range.
Abreu lands a two punch combo.
Desjardins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Desjardins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abreu is looking to chop away at Desjardins's legs.
Desjardins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abreu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Desjardins quickly recovers to half guard.
Jonathan Desjardins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abreu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Desjardins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cooper Abreu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Desjardins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abreu is one step ahead there.
Abreu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desjardins is keeping the position for now.
Desjardins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abreu is one step ahead there.
Desjardins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abreu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Abreu from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins looking for a sweep. Not yet Desjardins, not yet.
Abreu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Desjardins controlling the position.
Abreu stays in close to Desjardins's body and controls the position.
Abreu trying to control but Desjardins is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper Abreu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Abreu misses with a wild body shot.
Abreu misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Abreu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abreu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Abreu!
After winning the bout, Cooper Abreu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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