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GFC XIX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karkmananis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karkmananis lands a nice shot that snaps Oliveira's head back.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karkmananis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karkmananis clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karkmananis blocks it with crossed arms.
Karkmananis jumps guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karkmananis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karkmananis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Karkmananis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karkmananis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Karkmananis from standing up.
Karkmananis tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Karkmananis sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nicolas Karkmananis.
Karkmananis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karkmananis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karkmananis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira trying to stall but Karkmananis improves his position.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Karkmananis blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karkmananis blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Oliveira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karkmananis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karkmananis dodges an elbow strike from Oliveira.
A hook to the body from Karkmananis.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira is trying to maintain a safe position but Karkmananis gets an underhook and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Karkmananis successfully pulls guard.
Karkmananis managing to control the position.
Karkmananis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis has his feet on Oliveira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Karkmananis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira throws a push kick but Karkmananis slaps the foot to one side.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Karkmananis circles away.
Karkmananis shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rafael Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karkmananis scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karkmananis gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karkmananis fails to pull guard.
Karkmananis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karkmananis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Karkmananis is blocking nicely.
Karkmananis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliveira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karkmananis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Karkmananis is blocking nicely.
Karkmananis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Karkmananis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karkmananis pulls guard.
Karkmananis trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Karkmananis circles away.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira looks to land a combination. Karkmananis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oliveira looks to clinch
and Karkmananis counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Karkmananis avoids them all with ease.
A jab-cross combination lands for Karkmananis and sends Oliveira crashing to the mat! Karkmananis follows him down to the mat - Oliveira regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Oliveira is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karkmananis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karkmananis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
Karkmananis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karkmananis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karkmananis moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karkmananis lands a nice shot to the body.
Karkmananis is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karkmananis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira trying to control the position but instead, Karkmananis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliveira into the cage.
Karkmananis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Karkmananis lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Rafael Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Karkmananis.
Karkmananis fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karkmananis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karkmananis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Karkmananis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karkmananis gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karkmananis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Karkmananis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karkmananis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliveira trying to control but Karkmananis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karkmananis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Karkmananis controlling Oliveira's posture.
Rafael Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karkmananis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Oliveira eats them both and turns towards Karkmananis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Karkmananis drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
Karkmananis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karkmananis lands an elbow inside that Oliveira shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Karkmananis scores with a jab to the head.
Crunch! Karkmananis slams his shin into Oliveira's torso.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Karkmananis is pushing Oliveira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karkmananis is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karkmananis has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Karkmananis has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Rafael Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karkmananis steps into range and cracks Oliveira with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Oliveira flops backwards and Karkmananis dives into his guard looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karkmananis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karkmananis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
Karkmananis takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Karkmananis instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliveira misses with an elbow strike.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karkmananis rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karkmananis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Karkmananis stalling in the clinch.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Karkmananis.
Karkmananis lands a high kick to the side of Oliveira's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Karkmananis dives into guard, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karkmananis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karkmananis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Karkmananis scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karkmananis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karkmananis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karkmananis's brow.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karkmananis.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karkmananis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Karkmananis wants a takedown but no success here.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis Rushes Oliveira and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Oliveira is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Karkmananis Piles on the pressure and Oliveira crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Karkmananis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Figgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo Hwan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Figgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yo Hwan Lim!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figgs fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lim presses Figgs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lim misses with some punches.
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim looking to slow down the pace here.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Figgs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Figgs.
Lim lands an uppercut.
Lim working aggressively here.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Figgs.
Figgs tries to break free but Lim pushes him back against the cage.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figgs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Figgs blocks an uppercut.
Figgs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lim stalling.
Lim tries to throw a body punch but Figgs avoids it by throwing Lim back against the cage.
Lim lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figgs.
Figgs blocks an uppercut.
Lim lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Figgs.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lim has Figgs pressed against the cage.
Lim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Figgs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Lim moves out of range.
Figgs shoots for a double leg takedown but Lim sprawls well. He's pushed Figgs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Figgs shoots in looking for a takedown but Lim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Figgs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Figgs.
Figgs looks to throw the jab but Lim is out of range.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figgs lands with a good body shot.
Figgs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figgs.
Figgs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figgs throws a combination that misses
and Lim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lim slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
Figgs lands with a straight right. Lim didn't see that one coming.
Figgs cracks Lim with an open hand slap.
Figgs tests Lim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgs wants to clinch up but Lim keeps it at a distance.
Figgs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figgs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Figgs blocks a body shot from Lim.
Lim looking to slow down the pace here.
Lim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lim.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Figgs.
Figgs blocking some punches.
Figgs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yo Hwan Lim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lim keeps the fight on the outside.
Figgs swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Figgs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Figgs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Figgs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Figgs.
Figgs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lim's waist but Lim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figgs off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Figgs. Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figgs looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.
Figgs swinging wildly here.
Figgs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Figgs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Figgs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs doesn't manage to clinch there - Lim circles away.
Figgs gets the takedown into side control.
Lim gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figgs content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim is trying to escape back to his feet but Figgs uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lim is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Figgs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figgs is looking to wear down Lim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Figgs throws the kick towards the body but Lim avoids it.
Figgs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lim.
Figgs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lim dodges the punch combination from Figgs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figgs.
Figgs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figgs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Figgs misses its intended target.
Lim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lim wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim moves away from the strike by Figgs.
Lim slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
Figgs misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figgs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Figgs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Figgs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Figgs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lim as he jumps to the side.
Figgs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lim.
Figgs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lim tries to avoid it but Figgs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lim to the ground. Lim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frankie Figgs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figgs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lim under the eye.
Lim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Figgs misses with a double jab
and Lim counters with a left to the body.
Figgs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lim moves away.
Figgs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Figgs.
Figgs tries to clinch but Lim is having none of it.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figgs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs just misses with a punch to the body.
Figgs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lim.
Figgs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lim is looking to control Figgs's arms but Figgs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lim has his back to the cage.
Figgs blocking some punches.
Lim misses with a body punch.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Figgs controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs breaks the clinch.
Figgs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figgs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frankie Figgs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lim swats away the attempt to clinch by Figgs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figgs has closed the distance and engaged Lim in a clinch.
Figgs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim working aggressively here.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lim has a couple of punches blocked by Figgs.
Lim cracks Figgs with a nice body shot.
Figgs manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Figgs shoots in for a takedown but Lim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Figgs closes the distance but Lim moves to the side
and Lim counters with a leg kick.
Figgs scores with a hook to the body. Lim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch but Lim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figgs shoots in but Lim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Figgs swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim slips a jab and a cross from Figgs.
Lim tries to keep at a distance but Figgs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yo Hwan Lim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Figgs takes a shot to the head.
Figgs blocks a body shot from Lim.
Figgs breaks from the clinch.
Lim gets tackled into the cage by Figgs. Figgs maintains the clinch.
Lim misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Figgs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lim.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
A shot in the inside from Lim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Figgs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figgs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Figgs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frankie Figgs thanked Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheRock Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cong comes to the cage accompanied by Jibbs - King Kong. Obama has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
280 lbs
24 - 25 - 0 |
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260 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Cong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheRock Obama!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obama thinking.
Obama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cong counters with a three punch combo that has Obama backing up. Obama nods at Cong to acknowledge the strikes.
TheRock Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cong avoids it really well and circles away.
Christian Cong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheRock Obama.
Obama has his takedown stuffed
and Cong counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Cong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obama thinking.
Obama misses with a takedown
and Cong counters with a nice uppercut.
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Obama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obama has him pressed against the cage.
Cong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obama.
Cong is trying to break the clinch but Obama is controlling him.
Cong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cong is trying to break the clinch but Obama has him pressed against the cage.
Obama keeps control of Cong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Obama wants to take the fight to the mat but Cong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cong is looking to break free of the clinch but Obama has double underhooks.
Cong wants to get back to striking at distance but Obama won't allow 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!
Obama goes for a takedown attempt but Cong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Obama shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama tries to clinch but Cong is having none of it.
Obama misses with a takedown attempt
and Cong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obama fails with the takedown
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obama tries for a takedown but Cong circles away easily
and Cong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama is looking to clinch but Cong is avoiding it.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Cong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cong counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Obama down.
Obama is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Obama down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cong working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Cong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Obama is rocked!
Cong scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Obama is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cong can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Cong!
An out of breath Christian Cong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fredrick Felino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikira Stag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredrick Felino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikira Stag!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stag misses the shot to the body.
Stag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stag tries a low kick but Felino avoids it.
Felino shoots in and bounces Stag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Felino stopping the sweep attempt from Stag.
Stag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Felino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stag is tightening it up a little... Felino has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Felino reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Felino taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nikira Stag!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubby Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
204 lbs
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203 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubby Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen works over Hayes's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tubby Hayes has been cut.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cullen moves away.
Hayes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cullen takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Cullen connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Cullen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hayes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Hayes misses.
Cullen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Hayes checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cullen throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes walks into a straight right hand from Cullen.
Cullen avoids the head kick by Hayes.
Hayes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cullen lands with a right hand.
Cullen 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.
Jab, jab by Cullen - just one landing.
Hayes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cullen counters with a left right combination that sends Hayes crashing to the mat - Cullen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Hayes out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Cullen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Hamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
240 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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286 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Hamara!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford tries to land a front kick but Hamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamara.
Hamara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hamara is out of range.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but Hamara avoids it.
Sanford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamara.
Both fighters circling a little - Hamara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanford misses with a wild body shot.
Sanford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamara throws a body punch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamara missing with a left hand there. Sanford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamara.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Hamara.
Hamara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanford.
Sanford is looking to clinch.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanford. That's going to slow Hamara down.
Hamara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Fred Sanford has been cut.
Sanford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanford. Sanford obviously looking to wear him down.
Hamara connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamara scores with a hook to the body. Sanford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hamara throws a series of strikes that have Sanford backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford jabs Hamara right on the nose. Hamara blinks but takes it well.
Hamara looks for the body kick but Sanford saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
Sanford looks for the body kick but Hamara saw that one coming.
Hamara throws a series of punches but Sanford moves out of range.
Hamara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanford on the side of the head.
Sanford is looking to clinch.
Sanford dodges the punch combination from Hamara.
Sanford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hamara throws an off balance right hand
and Sanford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Hamara finds it's way through Sanford's defenses.
Sanford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamara. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamara sizes up Sanford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamara blocks a head kick by Sanford.
The fighters circling - Sanford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fred Sanford's cut is getting worse.
Sanford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
Hamara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanford is rocked!
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!
Sanford throws a head kick but Hamara moves out of range.
Oh Sanford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hamara feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Sanford crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Turo Hamara!
Turo Hamara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Auron Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santa Schwein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almasy comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Jam - Black Betty. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schwein's choice of entrance music: Mama said knock you out - LL Cool J. This should be fireworks!
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28
195 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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195 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auron Almasy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santa Schwein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Schwein.
Schwein cracks Almasy with a good jab.
Schwein wants to clinch up but Almasy keeps it at a distance.
Almasy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwein. Almasy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwein misses the jab.
Almasy throws a series of punches but Schwein moves out of range.
Schwein swings widly with a right hand
and Almasy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Schwein swinging wildly here.
Schwein throws an off balance right hand
and Schwein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schwein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almasy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwein throws a head kick that misses.
Schwein catches Almasy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab by Schwein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwein moves in looking to clinch but Almasy pushes him off.
Almasy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schwein throws out the jab.
Schwein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schwein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwein misses with a right hand
and Almasy counters with a two punch combo.
Almasy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Almasy.
Almasy keeps the fight on the outside.
Almasy throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwein looks to land a left hand but Almasy moved out of range nicely.
Schwein misses with an uppercut
and Almasy counters with a left to the body.
Schwein lands a jab to Almasy's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almasy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schwein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almasy.
Almasy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schwein might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schwein takes a swing at Almasy's ribcage but misses.
Almasy gets tackled into the cage by Schwein. Schwein maintains the clinch.
Almasy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwein is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Almasy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schwein smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auron Almasy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwein throws the left hand but Almasy avoids the punch easily.
Almasy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schwein drops Almasy with a naaaaasty hook - Almasy is in real trouble here! Schwein dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santa Schwein!
An out of breath Santa Schwein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Sawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe has chosen Immortal Technique- Internally Bleeding as his entrance music. Jake Sawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
153 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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30
158 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Sawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe slips under a jab from Sawa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wolfe slips under a jab.
Sawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolfe.
Wolfe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sawa.
Wolfe scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfe cracks Sawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wolfe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sawa at a distance.
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
Sawa misses with a low kick.
Wolfe avoids the head kick by Sawa.
Sawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sawa avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Sawa avoids the head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe looks to land a left hand but Sawa moved out of range nicely.
Sawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfe's waist but Wolfe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sawa off to one side.
Sawa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolfe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sawa tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawa wants to control but Wolfe is keeping him busy.
Wolfe stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Wolfe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sawa taking some punishment here, with Wolfe in his half guard.
Wolfe prevents Sawa from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolfe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wolfe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sawa tries to get to full guard but Wolfe has control of the leg.
Wolfe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolfe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Wolfe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfe is looking to stall here but Sawa recovers full guard.
Wolfe stopping the sweep attempt from Sawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sawa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wolfe!
Wolfe is squirming around, avoiding Sawa's attempts to control the action.
Wolfe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sawa is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wolfe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wolfe!
Wolfe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands a nice looking body shot.
Sawa misses with a double jab.
Sawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Sawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does 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!
Sawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfe.
Wolfe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sawa rather than just go for the knockout.
Wolfe avoids the body shot from Sawa.
Wolfe dodges the punch combination from Sawa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wolfe quickly recovers to half guard.
Sawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wolfe sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Wolfe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfe throws out the jab.
Wolfe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sawa.
Sawa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wolfe is out of range.
Wolfe scores with a nice head shot.
Wolfe misses with a looping left.
Wolfe moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolfe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolfe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sawa on the side of the head.
Wolfe scores with a punch to the head.
Wolfe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe misses with a low kick.
Wolfe staying out of range there.
Wolfe lands the left hand.
Sawa looks for a takedown but Wolfe sprawls well.
Wolfe with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolfe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolfe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolfe circles away.
Sawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolfe connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sawa.
Sawa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfe.
Wolfe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolfe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sawa at a distance.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawa moves away.
Wolfe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawa misses with a takedown attempt - Wolfe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolfe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolfe throws a big shot that misses.
Sawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jesse Wolfe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sawa blocks the body kick.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawa moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfe. That snapped Sawa's head back.
Sawa misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sawa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wolfe.
A cross from Wolfe lands.
Sawa throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Sawa throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe is looking to slow Sawa down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sawa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sawa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfe finds it's way round the side to connect with Sawa's head.
Wolfe connects with a body shot.
Sawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Wolfe lands.
Sawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wolfe works Sawa's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolfe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolfe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolfe clobbers Sawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolfe clobbers Sawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sawa is rocked!
A head kick misses from Sawa.
Oh Sawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Some bone on bone action there as Wolfe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jake Sawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Wolfe. No joy for Sawa on that attempt.
Sawa wants to slow Wolfe down by chopping away at his legs.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sawa misses with a looping left.
Wolfe connects with a body shot that sends Sawa's belly button to the back.
Wolfe swings for the body but Sawa moves out of range.
Wolfe cracks Sawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolfe connects with a single shot there.
Sawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wolfe lands with a good body shot.
Jake Sawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe digs a good hook to Sawa's body.
Nice uppercut there from Wolfe.
Wolfe connects with a body shot that sends Sawa's belly button to the back.
A cross from Wolfe lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Wolfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolfe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Sawa tries to bum rush Wolfe with a series of wild strikes but Wolfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wolfe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolfe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolfe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sawa's head backwards.
Wolfe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sawa looks to land a right hand but Wolfe moved out of range.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolfe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe wants to control but Sawa postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sawa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolfe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Sawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sawa wants to free his trapped foot but Wolfe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawa tries to stand and escape but Wolfe actually recovers to full guard.
Sawa passes Wolfe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jake Sawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wolfe is desperately trying to improve his position but Sawa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawa wants to take his opponent's back but Wolfe doesn't allow it.
Wolfe tries to hold on but Sawa pushes him away.
Wolfe is trying to escape the mount.
Sawa moves to his opponent's back but Wolfe bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Sawa.
Wolfe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfe controlling from the top position.
Sawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfe is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolfe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jesse Wolfe.
Sawa throws a body punch but Wolfe moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jesse Wolfe just about did enough to take it.
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.
Wolfe scores with a jab. Sawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolfe lands a body shot.
Wolfe is looking to slow Sawa down with leg kicks.
Wolfe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sawa doesn't seem bothered though.
Sawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sawa walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands with a good body shot.
Wolfe blocks a jab.
Sawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe throws a shot to the body.
Wolfe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sawa throws out a leg kick but Wolfe moves out of range and Sawa only half commits.
Sawa throws the kick towards the body but Wolfe avoids it.
Sawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sawa 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.
Wolfe lands a nice shot that snaps Sawa's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wolfe was covering up waiting for the punch and Sawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sawa looking to pass the guard.
Wolfe is pulling down on Sawa's head to control his posture.
Wolfe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sawa wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Wolfe keeping full guard, as Sawa tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawa trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Jake Sawa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wolfe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolfe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolfe swinging wildly here.
Wolfe misses the jab.
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!
Wolfe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolfe misses with a straight right.
Sawa throws a leg kick which misses Wolfe's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolfe tries to avoid it.
Sawa misses with a low kick as Wolfe jumps back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sawa.
Wolfe scores with a hook to the body. Sawa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawa moves away.
Sawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Wolfe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wolfe misses with a looping left.
Sawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolfe misses with a looping left.
Sawa walks into a left hand.
Wolfe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sawa at a distance.
Sawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolfe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sawa's hands.
Sawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolfe swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe dodges the punch combination from Sawa.
Wolfe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe moves out of range of the body kick.
Sawa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice jab there from Wolfe.
Wolfe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sawa's hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolfe connects with a body shot.
Wolfe blocks a leg kick.
Wolfe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sawa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sawa throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfe moves out of range easily.
Wolfe connects with a high kick.
Wolfe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sawa throws a series of punches but Wolfe moves out of range.
Sawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wolfe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Wolfe dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
Wolfe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sawa throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolfe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wolfe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfe.
Sawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wolfe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sawa - the referee stops the clock and Wolfe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sawa. Wolfe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolfe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolfe lands with an uppercut that bounces Sawa off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolfe. Wolfe obviously looking to wear him down.
Jesse Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawa misses with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wolfe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sawa. Sawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sawa throws a body kick that misses.
Wolfe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sawa misses with a few strikes there.
Sawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sawa tries to work over Wolfe's front leg with a kick but Wolfe checks it.
Sawa misses with a double jab
and Wolfe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Sawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sawa throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
Wolfe scores with a jab. Sawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawa throws a body kick that misses
and Wolfe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolfe. Wolfe obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolfe lands a lovely overhand right.
Sawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfe's waist but Wolfe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sawa off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Sawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfe lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands a nice hook to Sawa's body. Sawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolfe cracks the inside of Sawa's front leg.
Wolfe lands a nice looking body shot.
Sawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Wolfe works Sawa's body with a nice hook.
Wolfe is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawa blocks a jab.
Wolfe misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Wolfe scores with a four punch combination!
Sawa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wolfe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfe misses with a straight right.
Sawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wolfe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sawa!
Wolfe misses with a body shot.
Sawa misses with a head kick.
Wolfe connects with a nice looking jab.
Wolfe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jake Sawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolfe.
Sawa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wolfe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wolfe dips to his left and cracks Sawa with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sawa is looking to chop away at Wolfe's legs.
Wolfe connects with a solid leg kick.
Wolfe checks a leg kick nicely.
Sawa throws a head kick that misses
and Wolfe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolfe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sawa throws a right hand that Wolfe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolfe also avoids with ease.
Wolfe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sawa in his tracks.
Wolfe blocks a head kick by Sawa.
Sawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wolfe lands a nice hook to Sawa's body. Sawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Wolfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolfe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Wolfe!
Jesse Wolfe is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesse Wolfe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abreu comes to the cage accompanied by Die for Metal. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pants On tha Ground kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rashad Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu misses with a head kick.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Abreu is out of range.
Jackson checks a low kick from Abreu.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Abreu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Abreu scores with a jab to the body.
Abreu misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Abreu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Abreu's shoulder, as Abreu tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abreu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abreu is in Jackson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson controls Abreu momentarily but Abreu frees himself.
Abreu cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Abreu from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abreu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abreu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abreu pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abreu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abreu is working away from the top position though.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Abreu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Abreu control the position.
Abreu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abreu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Abreu sits in half guard.
Abreu throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jackson has his foot on Abreu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abreu works his way back into a safe position though.
Abreu connects with a couple of short punches.
Abreu throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abreu's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abreu has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Abreu is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Abreu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Abreu from standing back up.
Abreu is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Abreu has a hand on Jackson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Abreu is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Abreu to take his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abreu trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Abreu prevents Jackson from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Abreu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the body from Abreu misses
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Abreu shoots in.
Abreu thows a body shot but no joy.
Abreu misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Abreu misses its intended target.
Abreu looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Abreu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Abreu's belly button to the back.
Jackson tests Abreu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abreu throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Abreu.
Abreu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jackson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Abreu slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abreu lands with a nice body punch.
Abreu connects with a body shot.
Abreu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to buck Abreu off but Abreu is having none of it.
Abreu throwing strikes but Jackson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Abreu is looking for a sweep.
Abreu looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Abreu looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Abreu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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!
Jackson is not going to allow Abreu to sit and survive in this position.
Abreu is keeping busy.
Abreu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson is looking to control Abreu but Abreu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Abreu right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jackson moves to the back.
Abreu tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Abreu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abreu is trying to escape the mount.
Abreu tries to improve his position but instead Jackson has taken his back!
Abreu breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abreu!
Abreu tries to control Jackson's body but Jackson pushes him off. Abreu squirms to his side and now Jackson has his back!
Abreu just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Abreu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abreu can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson gets his hands free as Abreu looks to control.
Abreu rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Abreu trying to control from the bottom.
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 Cooper Abreu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Abreu throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Abreu lands with a good body shot.
Abreu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cooper Abreu is winning the standup battle so far.
Abreu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abreu tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Abreu scores with a nice strike.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abreu works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Abreu.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Abreu counters with a nice uppercut.
Abreu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abreu misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abreu throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Abreu.
Abreu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses the body punch
and Abreu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Abreu.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Abreu saw that one coming.
Abreu lands with a slapping head kick.
Abreu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Abreu controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abreu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Abreu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Abreu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson 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!
Good control from Jackson.
Cooper Abreu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Abreu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson looking to hold on to the position here but Abreu rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Abreu is having none of it.
Abreu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abreu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abreu is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson moves into full mount! Abreu won't be happy about that!
Abreu tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rashad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abreu tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson tries to control but Abreu wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooper Abreu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abreu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cooper Abreu!
A victorious Cooper Abreu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Priebcko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Priebcko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Dreams. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Priebcko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson Bot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priebcko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priebcko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priebcko.
Bot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priebcko scores with a leg kick.
Priebcko connects with a leg kick. Bot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Priebcko missing with a left hand there. Bot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priebcko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bot.
Priebcko misses with a wild combination.
Bot takes a swing at Priebcko's ribcage but misses.
Priebcko tries to bum rush Bot with a series of wild strikes but Bot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bot misses with a body shot
and Priebcko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivan Priebcko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priebcko gets a clinch.
Priebcko throws an elbow that misses.
Priebcko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bot.
Priebcko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bot avoids it.
Bot tries to throw a body punch but Priebcko avoids it by throwing Bot back against the cage.
Priebcko being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Priebcko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bot trying to control the position but instead, Priebcko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bot into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Priebcko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Priebcko tries to work over Bot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priebcko has had enough of the clinch but Bot keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Priebcko.
It looks like Cael Sanderson Bot has been cut.
Bot has a couple of punches blocked by Priebcko.
Bot misses with some punches.
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!
Priebcko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Priebcko controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Priebcko on the inside.
Priebcko throws a head punch that misses.
Bot pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Priebckos head.
Priebcko is leaning against Bot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Priebcko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priebcko misses with a body shot.
Ivan Priebcko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Priebcko has closed the distance and engaged Bot in a clinch.
Bot tries to throw a body punch but Priebcko avoids it by throwing Bot back against the cage.
Priebcko blocks a body shot from Bot.
Priebcko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priebcko pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Priebcko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priebcko misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Priebcko.
Priebcko throws an elbow but it misses.
Priebcko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priebcko throws an elbow but it misses.
Priebcko blocks a body shot from Bot.
Priebcko swings wildly with an uppercut but Bot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priebcko missing with knees to the body.
Bot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priebcko backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Priebcko looking to stall.
Bot blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Priebcko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cael Sanderson Bot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Priebcko throws out a loose jab but Bot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priebcko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bot shoots in looking for a takedown. Priebcko tries to sprawl out of it but Bot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priebcko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Priebcko, right into the meat.
Bot swings for the body but Priebcko moves out of range.
Bot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priebcko.
Priebcko drops Bot with a beautiful combination! Bot stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Priebcko is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priebcko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priebcko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bot throws a head kick that misses.
Priebcko drops Bot with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bot looks back up at him and smiles so Priebcko waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bot is rocked!
Priebcko plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bot to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bot just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Priebcko!
Ivan Priebcko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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