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GFC 27: Melendez vs. Perez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pedrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pedrock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Queens Of The Stone Age - Go With The Flow. Joe Pedrock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rey Malapitan's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Pedrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rey Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedrock tries to bum rush Malapitan with a series of wild strikes but Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Pedrock misses.
No joy there for Pedrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Joe Pedrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedrock throws a right and a left that Malapitan avoids nicely.
Malapitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pedrock.
Pedrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pedrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pedrock throws a right and a left that Malapitan avoids nicely.
Pedrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pedrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Pedrock. Those never looked like landing.
Pedrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Pedrock throws a series of punches but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pedrock.
Pedrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedrock throws a series of strikes that have Malapitan backpedaling.
Joe Pedrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pedrock throws a nice looking combination but Malapitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Pedrock.
Pedrock misses with the combination.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pedrock as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Pedrock does no damage.
Pedrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malapitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Pedrock.
Pedrock scores with a one two! Malapitan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pedrock misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrock throws a nice looking combination but Malapitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pedrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Pedrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Malapitan. Malapitan gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe Pedrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Malapitan.
Pedrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
No joy there for Pedrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malapitan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pedrock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Malapitan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedrock is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Malapitan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Malapitan prevents Pedrock from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Malapitan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pedrock keeps working.
Malapitan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Malapitan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrock is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
Malapitan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pedrock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malapitan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Pedrock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Pedrock misses.
Pedrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedrock misses with a few strikes there.
Pedrock throws a series of punches but Malapitan avoids them all with ease.
Pedrock misses with a double jab.
Pedrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Malapitan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pedrock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pedrock looks to land a combination but Malapitan avoids it well.
Pedrock swinging wildly here.
Pedrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malapitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malapitan closes the distance and clinches up with Pedrock, looking for a takedown. Malapitan pushes Pedrock against the cage but Pedrock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pedrock swinging wildly here.
Pedrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pedrock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malapitan dives in and grabs Pedrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pedrock pushes down on Malapitan's head and hops out.
Joe Pedrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Malapitan.
Malapitan shoots in for a double leg but Pedrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pedrock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pedrock.
Pedrock punishes Malapitan's body with a nice straight punch.
Pedrock throws a nice looking combination but Malapitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pedrock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Pedrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malapitan tries to close the distance and clinch but Pedrock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Pedrock misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrock lands a jab-cross combination.
Pedrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pedrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malapitan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pedrock avoids it really well and circles away.
Malapitan gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pedrock is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan throws an elbow but Pedrock slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pedrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malapitan on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedrock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Malapitan.
Malapitan is looking to take a break and control but Pedrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malapitan cracks Pedrock with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Malapitan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pedrock is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrock is trying to buck Malapitan off.
Rey Malapitan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan lands a nice forearm strike.
Malapitan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Malapitan cracks Pedrock with a big right hand but Pedrock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pedrock keeps working.
Malapitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malapitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Malapitan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Pedrock swinging wildly here.
Pedrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pedrock.
Malapitan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pedrock as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Pedrock misses.
Pedrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Pedrock misses.
Pedrock looks to land a combination but Malapitan avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pedrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Pedrock. Those never looked like landing.
Pedrock misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedrock misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pedrock.
Malapitan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pedrock avoids it really well and circles away.
Pedrock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malapitan tries for a takedown but Pedrock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe Pedrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rey Malapitan.
Malapitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pedrock.
Pedrock leaves Malapitan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pedrock misses with a two punch combination.
Pedrock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pedrock looks to land a combination but Malapitan avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pedrock does no damage.
Pedrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pedrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Pedrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malapitan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pedrock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malapitan somewhat.
Malapitan throws a nice looking combination but Pedrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pedrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pedrock misses with the combination.
Malapitan shoots in and bounces Pedrock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedrock wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Malapitan manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan working over Pedrock with some ground and pound. Pedrock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malapitan moves nicely into side control.
Malapitan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Malapitan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pedrock looks calm but he's in trouble here. Malapitan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pedrock is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Malapitan lets go of the hold and Pedrock can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rey Malapitan!
Rey Malapitan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Gangnam Style. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Rotch!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan moves away from the strike by Rotch.
Jordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotch misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan takes one to the side of the head.
Rotch jabs Jordan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rotch scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Rotch. Beautiful body shot.
Rotch lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
Rotch thows a body shot but no joy.
Rotch scores with a hook.
It looks like Michael Jordan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rotch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan slips under a jab from Rotch.
Nice jab there from Rotch.
Rotch stuns Jordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rotch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rotch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Rotch.
Rotch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rotch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jordan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jordan tries to clinch up but Rotch circles away and keeps his distance.
Rotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotch digs a good hook to Jordan's body.
Rotch looks to land a left hand but Jordan moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rotch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rotch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rotch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotch scores with a sloppy right hand. Jordan should have avoided that one.
Rotch scores with a jab to the body.
Rotch tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rotch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rotch moves away.
Rotch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Rotch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice jab there from Rotch.
Rotch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jordan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Jordan trying to control but Rotch is working from the bottom.
Jordan throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan looking to sit in guard and control but Rotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jordan is proving hard to escape from.
Rotch stands and steps away. Jordan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rotch with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotch stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan misses with the body kick
and Rotch moves into the clinch.
Rotch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jordan's cut.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rotch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jordan on the side of the head.
Rotch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rotch misses with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Jordan.
Good shot there by Rotch.
Rotch digs a good hook to Jordan's body.
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rotch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rotch swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jordan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rotch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jordan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rotch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch stuffs the takedown.
Jordan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rotch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rotch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rotch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rotch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mike Rotch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Jordan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rotch which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotch lands with a cross.
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rotch scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Rotch.
Decent striking displayed by Rotch there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Rotch finds it's way through Jordan's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotch lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotch connects with a nice looking jab.
Jordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rotch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rotch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Rotch connects with a body shot that sends Jordan's belly button to the back.
Rotch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rotch lands a jab to Jordan's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch lands a glancing blow to the side of Jordan's head.
Rotch throws out a powerful jab.
Rotch lands a jab to the nose.
Jordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rotch lunges at Jordan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jordan's hand.
Mike Rotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jordan.
Rotch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Rotch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rotch stuns Jordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rotch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rotch works Jordan's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rotch finds it's way round the side to connect with Jordan's head.
Rotch connects with the punch.
Michael Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotch tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan walks into a stiff left hand from Rotch.
Rotch punishes Jordan's body with a nice straight punch.
Rotch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rotch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rotch.
Rotch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rotch is fending him off so far but Jordan persists. Nope, Rotch circles away and we're back to standing.
Rotch stuns Jordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Jordan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A lazy left from Rotch finds it's target.
Rotch lands a really nice looking cross but Jordan seems unphased.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rotch throws a shot to the body.
Rotch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks.
Jordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Rotch.
Rotch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Rotch lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jordan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jordan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rotch swivels and escapes.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rotch lands with a straight right. Jordan didn't see that one coming.
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jordan wants to clinch up but Rotch keeps it at a distance.
Nice body punch from Rotch.
Rotch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotch lands with a right hand.
Rotch scores with a jab to the body.
Rotch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rotch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rotch 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.
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Rotch.
Rotch scores with a jab to the body.
Rotch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rotch connects with a single shot there.
Jordan is rocked!
Rotch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rotch lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rotch closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jordan! Rotch dives in looking to finish! Jordan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Rotch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ropati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen has chosen Kram - The best thing as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Ropati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropati misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ropati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hansen with a jab.
Hansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ropati. Ropati gets slowly back to his feet.
Ropati clinches.
Hansen avoids a wild elbow strike from Ropati.
Ropati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansen throws a leg kick but Ropati sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ropati lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Ropati.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ropati doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
Hansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ropati circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Ropati connects with a high kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hansen.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Hansen misses with a hook. Ropati ducked under it nicely.
Ropati tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Ropati moves out of range.
Hansen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ropati under the eye.
Ropati moves into range and clinches up with Hansen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ropati lands an elbow inside that Hansen shrugs off.
Ropati breaks from the clinch.
Hansen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Ropati is looking to clinch.
Hansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hansen tests Ropati's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ropati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ropati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hansen but Hansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ropati misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ropati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen connects with a crisp jab.
Hansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Hansen.
Hansen scores with a jab to the head.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ropati.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ropati dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throws a looping overhand right but Ropati ducks down to avoid it.
Ropati throws a jab when Hansen was well out of range.
Hansen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ropati makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hansen scores with a nice right hand.
Hansen looks to land a combination but Ropati avoids it well.
A punch combination from Hansen misses.
Hansen slaps away a takedown attempt from Ropati, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ropati is looking to clinch.
Ropati tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hansen swivels and escapes.
Ropati is breathing heavily.
Hansen scores with a nice right hand.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ropati throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hansen's waist but Hansen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ropati off to one side.
Hansen lands with a right hand.
Hansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Hansen finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ropati throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Ropati lands with a kick to the temple. Hansen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ropati. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hansen throws a combination. Ropati tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ropati throws a sloppy head kick and Hansen moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Hansen misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hansen misses with a wild combination.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ropati.
Ropati darts in and clinches Hansen up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hansen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ropati shoots in and drives through. Hansen sprawls well.
Hansen misses with a few strikes there.
Hansen misses with a few strikes there.
Ropati closes the distance and clinches.
Ropati tries to land a knee to the head but Hansen blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Ropati's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ropati escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ropati shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hansen sprawls well. Hansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ropati gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansen connects with a right hand. Ropati shakes it off.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ropati.
Ropati clinches.
Hansen avoids the elbow strike from Ropati, against the cage.
Hansen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ropati's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropati breaks the clinch.
Manu Ropati is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ropati looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hansen is fending him off so far but Ropati persists. Nope, Hansen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ropati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansen misses with a looping left.
Hansen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ropati under the eye.
Tim Hansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hansen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Manu Ropati has been cut.
Ropati gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ropati is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ropati circles away quickly and effectively.
Ropati showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansen.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Ropati as he checks the leg kick.
Hansen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ropati's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
Hansen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ropati drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ropati is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hansen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hansen being controlled against the cage.
Hansen pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hansen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ropati doesn't defend quickly enough and Hansen has managed to lock this one up! Can Ropati escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hansen on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Hansen!
Tim Hansen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajan Monteo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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229 lbs
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240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rajan Monteo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monteo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Monteo misses.
Monteo misses with a series of wild punches.
Monteo misses the shot to the body.
Monteo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gardners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Ray Gardner has been cut.
Monteo throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monteo throws a series of punches but Gardner moves out of range.
Monteo throws an overhand right that has Gardner reeling! Monteo follows up with more punches and Gardner is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rajan Monteo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi comes to the cage accompanied by Ara Gevorgyan Artsakh. Gregor Mousasi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Stroud's chin.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Stroud!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mousasi throws a lazy right hand but Stroud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stroud scores with a punch to the head.
Stroud swinging wildly here.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Stroud moves out of range.
Stroud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jeff Stroud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Mousasi does no damage.
Stroud lands a nice shot that snaps Mousasi's head back.
Mousasi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mousasi lands in his opponent's guard.
Mousasi throwing strikes but missing.
Mousasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Stroud is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousasi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi looking to pass the guard.
Mousasi is working hard here to advance position.
Mousasi throwing strikes but missing.
Stroud can't keep his opponent in guard - Mousasi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stroud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mousasi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroud is defending against the submission attempts here by Mousasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Mousasi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi thows a huge punch but Stroud dodges it nicely.
Mousasi stalling.
Ground and pound from Mousasi.
Stroud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi wants to take a breather but Stroud is having none of it.
Mousasi looks to land a strike but Stroud avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mousasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mousasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mousasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi postures up in Stroud's guard and throws a big left but Stroud blocks it.
Mousasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stroud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mousasi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mousasi advances position into side control!
Stroud looks winded!
Mousasi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stroud taking a bit of punishment here - Mousasi scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mousasi tries to score with some ground and pound. Stroud controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Mousasi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stroud wants to clinch
and Mousasi moves into the clinch.
Mousasi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mousasi working the ground and pound but Stroud is defending the strikes.
Mousasi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mousasi 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.
Mousasi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mousasi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stroud sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mousasi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stroud is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousasi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mousasi happy to just control the position for now.
Mousasi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi stands up.
Mousasi lands a nice looking body shot.
Stroud is breathing heavily.
Mousasi misses with a two punch combination.
Stroud just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroud walks into a jab.
Gregor Mousasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mousasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stroud.
Stroud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stroud gets tackled into the cage by Mousasi. Mousasi maintains the clinch.
Mousasi breaks the clinch.
Mousasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stroud can do to turn this around?
Mousasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mousasi slips nicely into half guard.
Mousasi is thwarting Stroud's attempts to control the position.
Stroud won't allow Mousasi to pass to mount.
Mousasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mousasi works his way into full mount!
Mousasi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stroud?
Stroud is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi lands a big shot to the head and Stroud winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gregor Mousasi!
A relieved looking Gregor Mousasi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Schall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Schall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schall.
Tom Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Schall closes the distance and clinches.
Schall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Schall lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schall thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Schall not doing much here.
Schall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Schall wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schall is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schall thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Schall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schall is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Thompson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson is staying active underneath Schall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schall slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Thompson is pressing down on Schall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schall tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Schall trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schall throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schall's guard. Nice move by Thompson!
Schall wants to sweep but no luck.
Schall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control but Schall is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schall wants to hit a switch here but Thompson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Schall there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Schall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Schall.
Schall clinches up against the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Schall is trying to break the clinch but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schall tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Schall blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson is working Schall over against the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Schall tightens his grip and picks Thompson up, before dumping him to the ground. Thompson manages to land in guard.
Schall throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schall's guard. Nice move by Thompson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schall is looking to stand back up but Thompson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Schall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schall tries to improve his position but instead Thompson has taken his back!
Schall tries to break free.
Schall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schall just trying to survive but Thompson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson controlling the position well here. Schall rolled but Thompson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thompson is not going to allow Schall to sit and survive in this position.
Schall trying to get back to his feet but Thompson is in full control for now.
Martin Schall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps control of the position as Schall tries to break free.
Schall is trying to stand back up.
Schall is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schall is working hard here to advance position.
Thompson has good solid back control here.
Thompson is not going to allow Schall to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Schall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Schall shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schall swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Schall circles away and keeps his distance.
Schall clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Schall tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Schall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schall throws a head kick that misses.
Schall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schall backwards.
Schall is stalling here.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schall tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson works on Schall's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson tries a body shot but Schall blocks it.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Schall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Thompson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Schall backwards.
Thompson is working Schall over against the cage.
Thompson misses with a punch to the body.
Schall blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson cracks Schall with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Schall blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Tom Thompson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Schall controls his hands.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schall's elbow.
Schall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson works on Schall's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Schall controls the action.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson works on Schall's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schall blocks a body shot from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schall avoids it.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Schall controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Schall prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schall prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson presses Schall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schall blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Schall misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand into Schall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schall's gas tank.
Thompson tries a body shot but Schall blocks it.
Thompson tries a body shot but Schall blocks it.
Thompson gets through Schall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schall tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Schall controls his hands.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Schall controls his hands.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tom Thompson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Croswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel Rodriguez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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153 lbs
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26
146 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Croswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manuel Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Croswell!
Rodriguez scoring with punches and elbows.
Croswell is pushing Rodriguez's head away, looking to escape. Rodriguez manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodriguez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Croswell to his feet.
Croswell throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Croswell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Croswell moves out of range.
Croswell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Croswell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Croswell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Croswell connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
Croswell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Croswell lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Manuel Rodriguez has been cut.
Croswell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Croswell slaps the foot to one side.
Rodriguez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodriguez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Croswell finish him?
Croswell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Croswell lands with a big right hook that stumbles Rodriguez - he's out on his feet here! Croswell follows up with another monster hook that separates Rodriguez from consciousness! Rodriguez falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Croswell stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew Croswell!
A very excited looking Matthew Croswell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne ft. Eminem - Drop the World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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175 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Jesus throws a hook but Romero avoids it easily.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Jesus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Romero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romero lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jose Jesus has been cut.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jesus misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Jesus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Jesus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jesus misses with a hook
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Romero moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Jesus off balance momentarily.
Romero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jesus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Jesus misses.
Jesus misses with an uppercut
and Romero counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus misses with a straight left.
Jesus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Jesus.
Jesus throws a series of punches but Romero avoids them all with ease.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romero counters with an outside leg kick.
Jesus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jesus.
Romero 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.
Jesus throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jesus.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jesus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romero, who protects the arm well.
Romero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jesus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Romero rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jesus's guard! Nice work there by Romero!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jesus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romero is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero tries to stand but Jesus is controlling from the bottom.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesus looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Jesus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Jesus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jesus looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Jesus misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a series of strikes. Jesus will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Romero.
Romero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jesus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jesus.
Rodniel Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Jesus.
Romero scores with a leg kick.
Jesus fails with a takedown attempt.
Jesus misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Jesus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romero's waist but Romero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jesus off to one side.
Jesus swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jesus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jesus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jesus swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodniel Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jesus takes one to the side of the head.
Jesus shoots in and bounces Romero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jesus looking to sit in guard and control but Romero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jesus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Romero has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero prevents Jesus from improving his position.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jesus looking for a kimura from the bottom but Romero passes into side control!
Romero wants to stand but Jesus is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jesus is trying to get back to half guard.
Jesus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romero blocks the strikes from Jesus.
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Jesus trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
Romero wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Rodniel Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Jesus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jose Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Jesus misses with a low kick.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jesus.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jesus misses its intended target.
Romero looks to land a combination but Jesus avoids it well.
Jesus is looking to clinch.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jesus.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jesus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jesus backs up against the cage.
Jesus is looking to clinch.
Jesus loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romero.
Jesus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus trying to move into half guard but instead Romero has managed to sweep!
Jesus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jesus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Jesus's legs - danger averted.
Jesus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jesus striking off his back but it's not causing Romero any problems.
Jesus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Romero escapes and throws Jesus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Jesus to pass into mount.
Romero is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Romero avoids the attempt from Jesus to control.
Jesus is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is looking to stand but Romero has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Jesus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jesus regains half guard.
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Jesus.
I think Jesus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodniel Romero!
Rodniel Romero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac-Ballad of a Dead Soulja. Perez has chosen Kill The Noise Pt. 1 as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
165 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Melendez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Perez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Melendez, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Melendez against the cage but Melendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melendez feints and as Perez raises his hands in defense, Melendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perez working for a triangle but Melendez defends it easily.
Perez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Perez has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melendez is aware though and is defending well.
Perez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melendez passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez passes to side control.
Perez is trying to improve his position.
Perez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez pushes Melendez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Melendez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Perez struggling a bit here.
Perez is trying to escape the position but Melendez is controlling the position.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
Melendez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perez's legs.
Melendez has control of an arm but Perez manages to advance to Melendez's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control the position but Perez manages to sink in the hooks.
Melendez is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Perez 's hooks.
Melendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melendez tries to get out of the position.
Perez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Melendez tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
Melendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melendez tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
Melendez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Perez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Perez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Melendez has worked his arm free - good work by Melendez!
Melendez tries to bench press Perez off him but Perez keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Perez tries for a kimura but Melendez is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Perez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Melendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Melendez darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Melendez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Perez tries to bench press Melendez off him but Melendez keeps the position.
Perez is trying to control Melendez's posture but Melendez avoids it.
Perez is letting Melendez control him for a moment.
Melendez working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez looks to move to half guard but instead Melendez has passed into mount! Damn!
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez tries to reverse the position but Melendez maintains control.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melendez controlling his opponent.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perez can't escape the position.
Melendez controlling the pace for now.
Perez gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Perez with the active half guard here but Melendez passes nicely into side control.
Melendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perez on the ground.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Melendez keeps moving and retains side control.
Melendez working away.
Perez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melendez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Melendez easily slips into full mount!
Perez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Perez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Perez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melendez controlling his opponent.
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 Gilbert Melendez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Melendez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Perez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melendez 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.
Perez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
Perez has an active guard here but Melendez has managed to pass into half guard.
Perez wants to improve his position but Melendez is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Melendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Melendez lands a two punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Melendez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melendez.
Melendez scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Perez's head.
Perez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez is being controlled here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez wants to get back to his feet but Melendez drags him back down.
Melendez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez clearly takes that round.
That's time! Melendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melendez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Melendez not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Melendez has control of the leg.
Melendez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melendez moves into full mount! Perez won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is working to get back to half guard.
Melendez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melendez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Perez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Melendez controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to escape the mount.
Perez tries to hold on but Melendez postures up.
Gilbert Melendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez had his way with Juan Perez in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Melendez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Melendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez.
Melendez scores with a decent looking hook.
Perez just misses with a punch to the body.
Melendez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Melendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez trying to hold on to Melendez's head to control him but Melendez postures up.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
Melendez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to improve his position but Melendez is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melendez closes the distance and clinches.
Melendez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melendez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez missing with punches from the bottom.
Perez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juan Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melendez pulls his head out easily.
Perez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is taking a breather. Perez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Perez wants to get back to full guard but Melendez has passed into side control.
Melendez controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Melendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melendez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez is the new lightweight champion!
Gilbert Melendez gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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