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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazarus has chosen Last Resort as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Decent boxing
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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 New York, Shawn Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazarus lands the left hand.
Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazarus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Lazarus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lazarus lands with a right that hurts Henderson. Henderson looks to clinch but Lazarus throws a short knee that drops Henderson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Kirk Lazarus!
A very excited looking Kirk Lazarus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Killer (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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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demetrius Colrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Killer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colrane misses with a right hand
and Killer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Killer looks for a takedown but Colrane sprawls well.
Colrane looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Colrane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Colrane.
Killer dodges the punch combination from Colrane.
Killer slips under a jab.
Colrane throws a shot to the body.
Colrane moves into the clinch successfully.
Killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colrane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Killer is looking to control Colrane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colrane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Colrane working Killer over with strikes.
Colrane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killer tries to get to full guard but Colrane has control of the leg.
Killer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Colrane is controlling the pace.
Colrane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colrane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colrane is stalling here. Killer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Colrane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Killer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Colrane is trying to improve his position.
Killer wants to stand but Colrane is controlling his arm.
Colrane is looking to regain half guard here but Killer keeps moving and retains side control.
Killer is looking to take a break and control but Colrane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colrane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer working the body and head with strikes.
Killer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Colrane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killer but great work by Colrane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Colrane is just content to waste time from the top position. Killer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Colrane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Colrane chips away with some ground and pound.
Colrane prevents Killer from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colrane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colrane stops Killer from standing up.
Colrane is working Killer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Colrane from controlling successfully.
Colrane tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colrane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colrane won't allow Killer to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killer wants to get back to his feet but Colrane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Colrane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Colrane 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.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Colrane from controlling successfully.
Colrane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Killer is looking for a triangle here but Colrane uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Killer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Colrane.
Killer is looking for a sweep.
Killer tries to escape but Colrane is in control.
Killer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Killer wants to control but Colrane postures up.
Colrane working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to buck Colrane off but Colrane is having none of it.
Colrane is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Killer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Killer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Colrane throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Killer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Colrane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Killer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Killer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Colrane wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colrane.
Colrane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Killer trying to control here.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colrane.
Killer pushes Colrane off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colrane moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killer misses with a body shot
and Colrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colrane throws an overhand right that lands on Killer's shoulder, as Killer tries to avoid the shot.
Colrane misses with a wild combination.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Colrane shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer shoots for a takedown but Colrane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demetrius Colrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Killer.
Colrane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Justin Killer has been cut.
Colrane gets caught napping as Killer dives in and scores a takedown. Colrane manages to retain guard.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Colrane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Colrane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer postures up.
Killer trying to control but Colrane is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Killer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Colrane's guard.
Demetrius Colrane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colrane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colrane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killer is one step ahead there.
Colrane trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but Colrane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Colrane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Colrane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Killer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Colrane lands a jab to Killer's midsection.
Killer misses with a takedown
and Colrane counters with a left and a right that stings Killer.
Killer has his takedown stuffed
and Colrane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer is rocked!
Colrane looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Colrane backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Killer's temple! It sends Killer violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Colrane celebrates and the doctors try to help Killer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Demetrius Colrane!
As Demetrius Colrane got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you Mr Cropper and EMMA for this shot, can't wait to defend my belt, thank you fans and my camp and let's not.for get my sponser Sydney beast clothing. Thank you to my opponent it was a good fight and I'm the champ now so keep your eye on me and thank you again to EMMA staff what a great or'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Diggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggins comes to the cage accompanied by Bonfire. Deck has chosen Wu-Tang Clan "Protect Your Neck" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Inspectah Deck acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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193 lbs
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191 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Diggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diggins throws a series of strikes that have Deck backpedaling.
Diggins moves into the clinch.
A short right from Deck on the inside.
Diggins is trying to pull guard but Deck has him pressed against the cage.
Deck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diggins is trying to pull guard but Deck has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Deck.
Diggins fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Deck.
Deck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diggins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deck is defending well.
Diggins is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck manages to break the clinch.
Deck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck forces Diggins back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Deck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deck lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggins backwards.
Deck leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Deck on the inside.
Diggins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deck wants to get back to full guard.
Deck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diggins looks to land a strike but Deck avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Diggins preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggins postures up in Deck's guard and throws a big left but Deck blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Deck holds on and takes a little breather.
Diggins trying to control the position from guard on top but Deck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck looking for a guillotine here but Diggins defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggins trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
Diggins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Franklin Diggins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Diggins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Diggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggins moves into the clinch.
Diggins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Deck walks away with a smile on his face. Diggins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diggins moves into the clinch.
Diggins prevents Deck from breaking the clinch.
Deck breaks from the clinch.
Deck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deck duly obliges.
Deck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deck has managed to clinch.
Diggins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deck prevents 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!
Deck pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck keeping moving, preventing Diggins from controlling successfully.
Diggins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deck looking to control.
Deck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deck keeping moving, preventing Diggins from controlling successfully.
Diggins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggins throws a big right hand that misses.
Deck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diggins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diggins wants to control from the top but Deck keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Inspectah Deck will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diggins tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diggins tries to pull guard but Deck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diggins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diggins jumps guard but Deck stands there with Diggins around his waist. Diggins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deck lands an uppercut.
A short right from Deck.
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deck throws a low kick but Diggins moves out of range easily.
Diggins has managed to clinch.
Deck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diggins walks away with a smile on his face. Deck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deck moves in looking to clinch but Diggins pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Diggins.
Deck tries to clinch up.
Deck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Deck to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Deck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deck connects with a jab.
Deck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggins forces Deck back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins tries to score a body lock takedown but Deck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deck avoiding damage as Diggins throws knees to the body.
Diggins is trying to pull guard but Deck has him pressed against the cage.
Diggins manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully.
Diggins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diggins keeping full guard, as Deck tries to pass.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Inspectah Deck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Deck clinches up with Diggins and pushes him back against the cage.
Deck fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck can't find room to land a body shot as Diggins controls the action.
Deck is looking to control Diggins's arms but Diggins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deck has his back to the cage.
Diggins fails to pull guard.
Diggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Diggins.
Diggins throws a lazy head kick
letting Deck counter with a right hand.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deck misses with a double jab.
Deck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins closes the distance and clinches.
Diggins jumps guard but Deck stands there with Diggins around his waist. Diggins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diggins is trying to pull guard but Deck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diggins tries to pull guard but Deck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Deck.
Deck decides to pull guard.
Deck pulls Diggins in to control the position.
Deck is trying to keep Diggins in close.
Deck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deck is trying to keep Diggins in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Deck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deck drives through and clinches with Diggins against the cage.
Deck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diggins prevents a body shot from Deck.
Deck gets through Diggins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggins rushes Deck and presses him up against the cage.
Diggins blocks a body shot from Deck.
Diggins lands an elbow just above Deck 's eye.
Diggins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Deck is trying to keep an underhook but Diggins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Deck wants to control but Diggins is keeping busy.
Deck is trying to control but Diggins passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck seems a little lost for a moment, as Diggins dominates the positioning.
Deck stops Diggins from passing to mount.
Diggins working the body and head with strikes.
Diggins wants to control but Deck is keeping him busy.
Diggins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins staying calm.
Deck manages to get back to half guard.
Diggins is thwarting Deck's attempts to control the position.
Deck tries to get to full guard but Diggins has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deck trying to control but Diggins postures up.
Franklin Diggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diggins moves into the clinch successfully.
Franklin Diggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deck breaks from the clinch.
Diggins throws a head kick but Deck moves out of range.
Diggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deck, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Deck.
Deck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins tries to pull guard but Deck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diggins fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Diggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deck struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggins controls his hands.
Diggins jumps guard but Deck stands there with Diggins around his waist. Diggins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Deck gets control of Diggins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Deck will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Deck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deck is controlling Diggins's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deck working a defensive guard here.
Inspectah Deck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deck is pulling down on Diggins's head. It's preventing any offense from Diggins, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inspectah Deck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inspectah Deck!
A very excited looking Inspectah Deck made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Max Payne has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Payne seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Payne counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payne.
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khalidov wants to sweep here but Payne controlling him for the moment.
Khalidov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Payne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Khalidov on the ground.
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!
Payne 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.
Khalidov looking for a triangle here. Payne is fighting it but it looks tight! Khalidov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Payne is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mamed Khalidov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charle Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charle Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon lands with a good body shot.
Dixon tests Sonnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonnen.
Dixon tries to clinch
and Sonnen counters with a single leg into guard. Dixon didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sonnen 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.
Sonnen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charle Sonnen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sonnen slips under a jab from Dixon.
Nice uppercut lands for Dixon. That snapped Sonnen's head back.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Dixon takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sonnen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon lands with a hook. Sonnen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sonnen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dixon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sonnen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clyde Dixon!
Clyde Dixon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo comes to the cage accompanied by Static-X - Push It. Holic has chosen Alcohol as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Al Holic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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202 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Holic!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo misses with a leg kick.
Holic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Castillo.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castillo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Holic wants to break free but Castillo has control.
Castillo is working Holic over against the cage.
Castillo lands a right hand.
Holic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castillo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castillo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holic.
Holic prevents a body shot from Castillo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo can't find room to land a body shot as Holic controls the action.
Castillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roberto Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Holic.
Holic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castillo has Holic pressed against the cage, preventing Holic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castillo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castillo misses with a knee strike.
Castillo missing with knees to the body.
Castillo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castillo.
Holic is trying to push Castillo away but Castillo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castillo after a bit of a struggle.
Castillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holic jumps guard but Castillo stands there with Holic around his waist. Holic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holic takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
Castillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holics head.
Castillo prevents Holic from breaking the clinch.
Holic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castillo blocks a jab.
Holic swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
Castillo clinches up against the cage.
Holic prevents a body shot from Castillo.
Holic wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castillo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holic avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Castillo.
Castillo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Castillo misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holic is rocked!
Castillo lands an elbow inside that Holic shrugs off.
Holic is still on wobbly legs! Can Castillo finish him?
Castillo working the clinch nicely. Holic is working for position but Castillo cracks him with a big knee to the head! Holic crumples up against the cage and Castillo lands two more shots before the ref can save Holic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Roberto Castillo!
Roberto Castillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omaly comes to the cage accompanied by Outside - To Forgive but not Forget . Jon Snow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow slips under a jab from Omaly.
Omaly misses with an uppercut.
Omaly will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omaly.
Snow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omaly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snow stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Omaly throws up his legs and catches Snow in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Snow tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Omaly! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Omaly!
Mark Omaly thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raekwon The Chef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Chef has chosen C.R.E.A.M. - Wu Tang Clan as his entrance music. Raekwon The Chef has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raekwon The Chef!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Chef sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Chef makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Chef.
The Chef is pulling down on Jacobs's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacobs, at least for the moment.
Jacobs postures up in The Chef's guard and throws a big left but The Chef blocks it.
Jacobs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Chef is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Chef has control of Jacobs's left arm, preventing Jacobs from doing any damage.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Chef is keeping the position for now.
The Chef is trying to control the position but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but The Chef is retaining full guard.
Jacobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Chef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Chef seems keen to control Jacobs's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs throws a strike but The Chef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacobs is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing The Chef from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacobs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Chef puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The Chef is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is trying to maintain the position but The Chef is very close to passing his half guard.
The Chef perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs is doing well to control the position and prevent The Chef from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Chef tries to clinch up.
The Chef takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Chef connects with a leg kick. Jacobs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
Jacobs lands a slapping body shot.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
The Chef is looking to clinch.
Raekwon The Chef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Chef does it's job there.
The Chef listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Chef throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into The Chef's guard.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jacobs cracks The Chef with a solid left hand.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Chef is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but The Chef has wrist control.
Jacobs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Chef trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but The Chef has wrist control.
Jacobs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef pulls Jacobs in close to prevent any damage.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Chef is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacobs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Chef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs postures up in The Chef's guard and throws a big left but The Chef blocks it.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Chef preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Chef looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Chef is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Chef utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jacobs 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.
Jacobs swings for the body but The Chef moves out of range.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
Jacobs lands a head kick. The Chef smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jimmy Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs digs a good body shot into The Chef's ribs.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Jacobs scores with a body shot.
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Chef with a nice cross.
The Chef tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Chef avoids it really well and circles away.
The Chef avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a shot to the body.
The Chef misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacobs, as that shot connected.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The Chef looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Chef is avoiding damage well.
The Chef struggling a bit here.
Jacobs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Chef sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jacobs scores with a couple of short elbows.
The Chef manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. The Chef is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Chef is keen to just control but Jacobs is a slippery customer.
Jacobs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Chef landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Chef is one step ahead there.
The Chef trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs trying to keep a closed guard but The Chef is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Chef pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but instead The Chef has moved into half guard.
The Chef wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
The Chef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Chef is looking to advance position but Jacobs won't allow it.
Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as The Chef sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is looking for a kimura here.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
The Chef is looking to advance position but Jacobs won't allow it.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
The Chef is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jacobs trying to control but The Chef postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is trying to control the action in half guard but Jacobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Chef!
Jacobs breaks from The Chef's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jacobs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
The Chef is trying desperately to improve position.
The Chef tries to hold on but Jacobs postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs looking to ground and pound but The Chef is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jacobs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Chef throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Jacobs swings for the body but The Chef moves out of range.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
The Chef takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Chef tries to move into range but Jacobs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Chef pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range and The Chef settles back down.
The Chef lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Chef looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jimmy Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Chef sprawls well. The Chef wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs is looking to wear down The Chef with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
The Chef tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
The Chef misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Chef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs throws a lazy head kick
and The Chef holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Chef.
Jacobs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Chef fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but The Chef slips the punch.
The Chef takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Chef throws a jab when Jacobs was well out of range.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Chef doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs throws a lazy right hand but The Chef sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Chef is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Jacobs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Chef misses with a looping right.
The Chef fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobs tries to keep at a distance but The Chef has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Chef stalling in the clinch.
Jacobs has picked The Chef up - he's going for a ride! Jacobs dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Chef tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg.
Jacobs wants to pass to mount but The Chef is defending the position.
Jacobs working The Chef over with strikes.
The Chef tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jacobs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Chef sees it coming and defends easily.
The Chef makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Chef.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but The Chef has wrist control.
The Chef wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimmy Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs postures up and lands a big shot to The Chef's brow.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacobs scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacobs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Chef pulls Jacobs in to control the position.
The Chef working a defensive guard here.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
The Chef lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jacobs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jacobs clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobs throws a shot to the body.
The Chef moves forwards but Jacobs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jacobs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jacobs throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobs tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Chef moves away.
The Chef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jacobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Chef defends it nicely.
The Chef tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacobs looks to land a strike but The Chef avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jacobs stopping the sweep attempt from The Chef.
The Chef is pulling down on Jacobs's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Chef looking for a sweep. Not yet The Chef, not yet.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses. The Chef uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacobs's guard. Nice move by The Chef!
The Chef preventing the sweep.
Jacobs is trying to keep The Chef in close.
The Chef keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Chef throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacobs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacobs lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Chef regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jacobs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Chef is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacobs defends well.
The Chef trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but The Chef keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws an elbow that misses. The Chef uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jacobs's guard. Nice move by The Chef!
Jacobs has The Chef pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacobs is trying to keep The Chef in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Chef pushing down on Jacobs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Chef is keen to just control but Jacobs is a slippery customer.
The Chef is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Chef prevents Jacobs from improving his position.
Jacobs is holding on to half guard well.
Jacobs tries to get to full guard but The Chef has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacobs defending well as The Chef loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Jacobs.
The Chef has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
The Chef is pressed up against the cage. Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Chef down to the mat. The Chef avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jacobs is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jacobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs lands a head kick. The Chef smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jacobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Chef works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Chef wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jacobs had his way with Raekwon The Chef in that round.
That's time! Jacobs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jacobs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobs throws a head kick but The Chef moves out of range.
A combination from The Chef does no damage.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs landing some decent shots from guard.
The Chef trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
Jacobs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Chef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Chef is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Chef seems keen to control Jacobs's posture.
Jacobs throws a strike but The Chef rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Chef trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs pulls The Chef in to control the position.
Jacobs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Chef connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Chef trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jacobs wants to hit a switch here but The Chef passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jacobs there!
Jacobs gets back to half guard.
The Chef wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs wants to improve his position but The Chef is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs is holding on to half guard well.
The Chef sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs keeping hold of The Chef's head, controlling as best he can.
The Chef content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raekwon The Chef hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The Chef slaps away a takedown attempt from Jacobs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Chef takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacobs throws a head kick but The Chef moves out of range.
Jacobs misses with a shot to the body
and The Chef moves into the clinch.
The Chef lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Chef lands a body punch.
The Chef pushes Jacobs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Chef softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown.
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.
Jacobs can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs is working for takedown but The Chef is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but The Chef pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Chef has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
The Chef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Jacobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Chef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Chef fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by The Chef as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Chef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Chef throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacobs is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Jacobs has been cut.
The Chef closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jacobs! The Chef dives in looking to finish! Jacobs 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 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raekwon The Chef! Raekwon The Chef retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Raekwon The Chef made sure he mentioned Sydney BEAST Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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