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"Victors and Victims" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lexi Belle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lexi Belle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belle fails with the takedown.
Belle shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramos's guard.
Ramos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Belle wants to get back to his feet.
Belle trying to hold on to Ramos's head to control him but Ramos postures up.
Ramos is trying to control. Belle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belle wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lexi Belle.
Belle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Belle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramos on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramos's guard now, I'm sure.
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belle wants to stand and escape but instead Ramos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Belle keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Ramos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belle's guard.
Ramos advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Ramos stalls from top position.
Belle can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Belle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ramos wants to stand up but Belle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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 Lexi Belle 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.
Ramos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belle is trying to ground and pound but Ramos uses the momentary lack of control by Belle to regain half guard.
Ramos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramos defends it well.
Belle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belle is working for a kimura but Ramos is defending it quite comfortably.
Belle trying to control from half guard but Ramos is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos wants to get back to full guard.
Ramos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belle preventing the sweep.
Belle slips nicely into half guard.
Belle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramos is just riding it out for now. Belle eventually gives up the hold.
Belle trying to control from Ramos's half guard. Ramos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Belle from controlling successfully.
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Belle tries to pass.
Ramos controls Belle momentarily but Belle frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belle throws a strike but Ramos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lexi Belle just wasn't active enough.
Belle shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manny Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramos avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lexi Belle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tried to score with a low kick but Belle checks it.
Belle pushes Ramos up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Belle to keep the fight standing.
Belle successfully pulls guard.
Belle wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexi Belle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Belle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramos avoids it really well and circles away.
Belle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lexi Belle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lexi Belle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Belle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos is not content to let Belle control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belle.
Ramos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos has his hands clasped together around Belle's back. He's all about the action.
Ramos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramos.
Belle wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Ramos wants to sweep but no luck.
Belle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belle is looking to pass into half guard but Ramos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramos is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're going to have a standup here because Lexi Belle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belle closes the distance and clinches up with Ramos, looking for a takedown. Belle pushes Ramos against the cage but Ramos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Belle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Belle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Lexi Belle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramos to the mat! Ramos manages to get full guard.
Lexi Belle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos is pulling down on Belle's head. It's preventing any offense from Belle, at least for the moment.
Ramos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ramos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belle's guard.
Ramos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belle looks to clinch
and Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belle shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense.
Ramos stuffs the takedown.
Manny Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lexi Belle.
Well Belle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lexi Belle!
A very excited looking Lexi Belle 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Shields has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Shields!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields forces Bellic back against the cage and clinches.
Bellic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.
Shields passes Bellic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shields 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.
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bellic taking some punishment here, with Shields in his half guard.
Shields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellic defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bellic has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shields's lack of action.
Shields is looking for a kimura but Bellic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Bellic actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Shields 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.
Shields is keen to just control but Bellic is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shields pulls his head out easily.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Bellic is working away.
Shields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bellic is just riding it out for now. Shields eventually gives up the hold.
Shields looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shields wants to take a breather but Bellic is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bellic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shields.
Shields seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields wants to control from the top but Bellic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shields dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bellic misses with a takedown attempt - Shields sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bellic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields prevents Bellic from breaking the clinch.
Bellic breaks the clinch.
Bellic shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense.
Shields 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.
Shields is working Bellic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bellic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shields 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.
Shields stands and throws Bellic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellic keeps working.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bellic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Shields's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shields trying to control the position but Bellic is working away.
Shields is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bellic has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Bellic's face as Shields controls the position.
Bellic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shields connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with the ground and pound.
Jack Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bellic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shields thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shields wants to control for a moment but Bellic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Shields is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bellic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shields.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shields trying to control but Bellic is working from the bottom.
Shields landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Shields 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!
Bellic closes the distance and clinches.
Bellic tries to break free but Shields pushes him back against the cage.
Bellic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellic misses with a head kick.
Bellic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bellic shoots and misses
and Shields counters with a takedown into side control.
Bellic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shields trying to control the action but Bellic is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Shields stalls from top position.
Shields sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bellic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic prevents Shields from moving into mount.
Shields trying to control the position but Bellic is working away.
Shields has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bellic!
Shields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shields wants to control the pace but Bellic is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bellic turns into him and now he's in Shields's guard.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shields misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shields has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields throws a sloppy strike and Bellic uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Bellic has ended up in Shields's guard.
Bellic won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellic won't allow Shields to get back to his feet.
Shields looking to control.
Bellic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shields is on top in guard.
Shields trying to control but Bellic is working from the bottom.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellic is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields postures up in Bellic's guard and throws a big left but Bellic blocks it.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellic is keeping the position for now.
Shields sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shields looking to pass the guard.
Bellic keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Niko Bellic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shields winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Shields!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Zed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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199 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Fister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Zed!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Zed lands.
Zed stuns Fister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zed stuffs the takedown attempt from Fister. Fister gets slowly back to his feet.
Fister shoots and misses
and Zed counters with a leg kick.
Zed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fister on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fister fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zed avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Fister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fister is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Zed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zed misses with the combination.
Zed lands a jab to the head.
Fister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zed steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Fister is out on his feet! Zed sets himself and nearly takes Fister's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angelo Zed!
Angelo Zed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Sloop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Sloop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Sloop finds it's target.
Roberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sloop somewhat.
Sloop misses with a wild combination.
Sloop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sloop counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts.
Sloop darts in trying to clinch
and Roberts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts thuds his right hand into Sloop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloop misses with a wild combination.
Sloop throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Sloop fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sloop.
Sloop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roberts counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Sloop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloop is rocked!
Sloop backs away from a small jab... but Roberts lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sloop crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Roberts with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). John Roberts!
Our winner, John Roberts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krilich Berglomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berglomi's entrance music is Fat Boy Slim-Push The Tempo. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krilich Berglomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berglomi lands a nice hook to Jacobs's body. Jacobs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacobs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berglomi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berglomi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacobs has closed the distance and engaged Berglomi in a clinch.
Jacobs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Berglomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berglomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berglomi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Berglomi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacobs is in Berglomi's guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Berglomi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs content to stall in guard here.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Berglomi is retaining full guard.
Jacobs throws a strike but Berglomi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Jacobs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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 is thwarting Berglomi's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berglomi defending well though.
Jacobs decides to return to a standing position.
Jacobs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berglomi throws a sloppy head kick
and Jacobs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Berglomi does no damage.
Berglomi is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berglomi throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease.
Berglomi misses with a wild combination.
Berglomi throws a right and a left that Jacobs avoids nicely.
Jacobs throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berglomi's waist but Berglomi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Berglomi throws a right hand that Jacobs ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobs also avoids with ease.
Berglomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berglomi blocks a head kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berglomi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jacobs misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berglomi's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Jacobs 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.
Berglomi wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jacobs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Berglomi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Berglomi throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Berglomi is looking to clinch but Jacobs is avoiding it.
Berglomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacobs.
Jacobs is trying to get an arm triangle but Berglomi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs throws an elbow but Berglomi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berglomi is not content to let Jacobs control the position.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berglomi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacobs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berglomi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jacobs's guard! Nice work there by Berglomi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berglomi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacobs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berglomi manages to get himself to full guard.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Berglomi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
Berglomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berglomi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berglomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs is looking to pass into half guard but Berglomi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berglomi is in guard.
Berglomi won't allow Jacobs to sweep him here.
Jacobs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs striking off his back.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berglomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jacobs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berglomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berglomi trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs working for a triangle but Berglomi defends it easily.
Ryan Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Jacobs 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!
Berglomi darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Berglomi regains guard.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs stands up over Berglomi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Jacobs trying to control but Berglomi is working from the bottom.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs stays in close to Berglomi's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berglomi keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jacobs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berglomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berglomi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Berglomi looking to control.
Jacobs connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacobs throws a big right hand that misses.
Jacobs cracks Berglomi with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs cracks Berglomi with a solid left hand.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Berglomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berglomi looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs cracks Berglomi with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs chips away with some ground and pound.
Berglomi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Berglomi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacobs controls the pace.
Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs trying to control but Berglomi is working from the bottom.
Jacobs works over Berglomi with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Berglomi is working from the bottom.
Jacobs working some strikes from top position.
Jacobs is stalling in the full guard.
Jacobs trying to control but Berglomi is working from the bottom.
Jacobs distracts Berglomi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krilich Berglomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Jacobs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs is in close to Berglomi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Jacobs!
A relieved looking Ryan Jacobs 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Confrontation. Espinoza is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: krolithika. Ace Espinoza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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221 lbs
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220 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Brown 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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Ace Espinoza!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo forces Espinoza back against the cage and clinches.
Bravo keeps control of Espinoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Espinoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Espinoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Espinoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bravo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Espinoza prevents it.
Bravo wants a takedown but no success here.
Espinoza manages to break the clinch.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Espinoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Espinoza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Espinoza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bravo successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Espinoza postures up.
Espinoza is looking to stand up but Bravo won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza postures up in Bravo 's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Espinoza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Espinoza tries to stand but Bravo is controlling from the bottom.
Espinoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bravo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Espinoza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Espinoza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bravo is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Espinoza lying in Bravo 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bravo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Espinoza taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Rodinerio Bravo thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Natan Grygiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grygiel comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota- Rusz dupsko na marsz. Shawn Gonzales has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natan Grygiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grygiel gets caught flat footed, as Gonzales shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gonzales postures up in Grygiel's guard and throws a big left but Grygiel blocks it.
Gonzales has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grygiel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gonzales is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grygiel pulls down on the head and he's put Gonzales to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Natan Grygiel!
Natan Grygiel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Raven has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Materson's chin.
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Materson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Raven!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materson was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Raven lands a nice looking body shot.
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Raven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Raven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raven looks to land a strike but Materson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Materson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raven on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raven throwing strikes from guard but Materson blocks nicely.
Raven is looking to work some ground and pound but Materson has wrist control.
Raven lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Materson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
Raven throws a big right hand that misses.
Raven throwing strikes but missing.
Raven trying to control but Materson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven throws a big elbow that misses.
Materson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Materson.
Raven connects with a crisp jab.
Raven thumps Materson with a low kick.
Materson is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Raven throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Materson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Raven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul Raheem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Raheem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov misses with the combination.
Kerenzikov ducks right into an uppercut from Raheem.
Raheem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kerenzikov tries to bum rush Raheem with a series of wild strikes but Raheem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerenzikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kerenzikov throws a sloppy head kick and Raheem moves out of range easily.
Kerenzikov tries to work over Raheem's front leg with a kick but Raheem checks it.
Raheem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kerenzikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Raheem connects with a crisp jab.
Kerenzikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raheem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kerenzikov throws the left hand but Raheem avoids the punch easily.
Raheem cracks Kerenzikov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Raheem has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kerenzikov to stand back up!
Kerenzikov is rocked!
Raheem is stalking Kerenzikov. Kerenzikov circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Raheem, and it's lights out! Kerenzikov really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Raheem!
Abdul Raheem retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdul Raheem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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