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HWFC: Clash of the Titans PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taj Badalandabad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taj Badalandabad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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164 cm
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163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taj Badalandabad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson swings for the body but Badalandabad moves out of range.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Badalandabad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Badalandabad's ribs.
Joe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badalandabad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Badalandabad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Badalandabad scores with punches from side control.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Badalandabad off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson is striking well from the back but Badalandabad escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Badalandabad defending well though.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Badalandabad's head.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Badalandabad dodges it nicely.
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Badalandabad is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Badalandabad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Badalandabad connects with the punch.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Badalandabad.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Badalandabad dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson punishes Badalandabad's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson throws a hook but Badalandabad blocks it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Badalandabad circles away easily
and Badalandabad counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badalandabad defends well.
Badalandabad stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Badalandabad defends easily.
Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Badalandabad is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Badalandabad presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Badalandabad with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson tries to hold on but Badalandabad pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Badalandabad.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Badalandabad knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Badalandabad rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Badalandabad slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Badalandabad does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Badalandabad counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Badalandabad trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badalandabad.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Badalandabad passes into half guard.
Badalandabad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Badalandabad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Badalandabad landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Badalandabad lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Badalandabad is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Badalandabad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Badalandabad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Badalandabad trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Badalandabad is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badalandabad defends it easily.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Badalandabad is defending well.
Jackson is just content to waste time from the top position. Badalandabad takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Badalandabad keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Badalandabad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Badalandabad blocks nicely.
Badalandabad keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson throws a hook but Badalandabad blocks it.
Badalandabad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Badalandabad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson is trying to keep Badalandabad in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj Badalandabad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badalandabad swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson jabs at Badalandabad's body.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Badalandabad ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Badalandabad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Badalandabad gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Badalandabad pulls his head out easily.
Badalandabad blocks the strikes from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badalandabad is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badalandabad lands strikes from half guard.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Taj Badalandabad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Badalandabad lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson wants to control but Badalandabad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Badalandabad works his foot free and advances to mount.
Badalandabad content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badalandabad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson tries to hold on but Badalandabad pushes him away.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Badalandabad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jackson wants to control but Badalandabad is having none of it.
Jackson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Badalandabad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Badalandabad maintains control.
Jackson regains half guard.
Badalandabad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson missing with punches from the bottom.
Badalandabad 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.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Badalandabad has control of the leg.
Badalandabad not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Badalandabad is controlling well.
Jackson wants to control but Badalandabad is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson sizes up Badalandabad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Badalandabad misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Badalandabad moves out of range.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Badalandabad moved out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Badalandabad counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taj Badalandabad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Badalandabad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taj Badalandabad!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen AFI - Totalimmortal as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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163 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oroku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saki lands in his opponent's guard.
Saki wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Saki slips nicely into half guard.
Saki wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saki's back!
Nelson looking to break Saki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nelson is trying to stick to Saki's back but Saki is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson seems keen to control Saki's posture.
Saki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saki has Nelson in his guard.
Nelson postures up in Saki's guard and throws a big left but Saki blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nelson, into his guard.
Saki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saki tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson punching from mount but Saki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looking to control but Saki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson looking for a guillotine from mount but Saki is having none of it.
Saki is looking to get to half guard.
Saki is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saki is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Saki is in no mood to give up.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saki is looking to escape.
Saki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saki to get to his feet.
Saki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Saki's ribs.
Saki has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a body punch but Saki moves out of range.
Saki shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Saki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saki.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Saki is breathing heavily.
Saki fails to pull guard.
Saki tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Saki.
Saki jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Saki around his waist. Saki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson is working Saki over against the cage.
Nelson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Saki's head.
Saki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Saki tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Saki's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson gets underhooks to prevent Saki's takedown attempt.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saki tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nelson digs a right hand into Saki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saki's gas tank.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson is leaning against Saki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Nelson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saki backwards.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nelson.
Saki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Saki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson cracks Saki with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Nelson.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saki backwards.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson presses Saki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson has Saki pushed against the cage.
Nelson cracks Saki with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saki fails to pull guard.
Saki jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Saki around his waist. Saki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nelson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson gets through Saki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Saki.
Nelson works on Saki's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Nelson.
Nelson presses Saki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Saki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimmy Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Nelson.
Nelson 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.
Saki has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson trying to control but Saki is working from the bottom.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki trying to control the position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Saki is keeping the position.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Saki has wrist control.
Saki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Saki is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saki misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Saki fails with the takedown
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Saki off the cage and back into rage.
Saki dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Saki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saki misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Saki didn't expect that.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson cracks Saki with a solid left hand.
Saki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson trying to control but Saki is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saki's head.
Nelson pushing down on Saki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson working Saki over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nelson looks to land a combination. Saki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saki with a poor takedown
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Saki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Saki shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saki won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson in side control, throwing shots but Saki defends.
Saki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jimmy Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Nelson trying to control the action but Saki is working from the bottom.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saki is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saki to see if he's OK.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saki keeps working.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saki tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Saki gets back to full guard.
Saki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Saki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Saki keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saki tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saki won't be happy with that.
Saki is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Saki defending well.
Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saki sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Saki has wrist control.
Saki is looking for a triangle here but Nelson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nelson off and has taken his back!
Saki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Saki avoiding Nelson 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Saki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nelson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweet's entrance music is Go To Sleep. A fine choice. Sammy Sweet has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammy Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Apollo!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Sweet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sweet.
A punch combination from Sweet misses.
Sweet misses with a two punch combination.
Sweet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sweet lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Ryan Apollo has been cut.
Apollo throws a hook to the side of Sweet's head but Sweet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sweet thuds a left hand into Apollo's body.
Sweet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Sweet connects with a looping right hand.
Apollo tries to move into range but Sweet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apollo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sweet to score with a decent uppercut.
Apollo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sweet scores with a nice right hand.
Apollo is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet finish him?
Sweet lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Apollo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sweet dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Sweet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
210 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harvey Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Dignam!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dent fails with the takedown.
Dignam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dignam tries for a kimura but Dent is defending well.
Dignam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dent can't do much from the bottom here.
Dignam tries for a kimura but Dent is defending well.
Dignam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dent is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dignam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent wants to get back to his feet but Dignam drags him back down.
Dignam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dignam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dent defends it well.
Dent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dignam stopping the sweep attempt from Dent.
Dignam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dignam passes into half guard.
Dent trying to control but Dignam postures up.
Dignam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dignam.
Dent wants to control the action here but instead Dignam manages to pass to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dent is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dent and Dignam has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dignam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dent wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Dignam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dent!
Dignam goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dent turns into him and now he's in Dignam's guard.
Dent postures up and lands a big shot to Dignam's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dent is looking to work some ground and pound but Dignam has wrist control.
Dent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dignam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dignam looks gassed!
Dent chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dignam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dignam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dent scoring with some ground and pound.
Dent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dent stopping the sweep attempt from Dignam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dignam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dignam throws a series of punches but Dent moves out of range.
Dignam digs a good hook to Dent's body.
Dignam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dignam fails with the takedown.
Dent tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dignam as he avoids it easily.
Dent clinches with his opponent.
Dignam fails to pull guard.
Dent pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dignam fails to land the takedown.
Harvey Dent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dignam.
Dignam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dignam looking to sit in guard and control but Dent gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dignam is breathing heavily.
Dignam has his foot on Dent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dent works his way back into a safe position though.
Dent works over Dignam with some ground and pound from guard.
Dent scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dignam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dent with a nice head shot there.
Dent postures up in Dignam's guard and throws a big left but Dignam blocks it.
Dignam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dent landing with the ground and pound.
Dent throws a big right hand that misses.
Dent lands a couple of elbows.
Dent preventing the sweep.
Dignam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dent stands up over Dignam, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dent's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dignam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dignam is keeping the position for now.
Dignam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dignam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dent works over Dignam with some ground and pound from guard.
Dignam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dent is one step ahead there.
Dent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dent chips away with some ground and pound.
Dent is working Dignam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dent landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dignam is looking for a triangle but Dent pushes his legs off easily.
Dent landing some decent shots from guard.
Dent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dent is in close to Dignam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dignam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dignam looking for a guillotine here but Dent defends easily.
Dent lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dent is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dignam has his foot on Dent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dent works his way back into a safe position though.
Dent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dignam's head.
Dent is looking to work some ground and pound but Dignam has wrist control.
Dignam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dignam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dent defends it easily.
Dent is working Dignam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dignam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dent defends it easily.
Dent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harvey Dent will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dent shoots in but no luck this time.
Dent gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dignam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dent looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dignam is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dent looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dignam gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dent is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dignam lets go of the hold and Dent can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Dignam!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Efron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison Hardy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
140 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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23
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harrison Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stuart Efron!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy throws a body punch but Efron moves out of range.
Hardy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Efron did well to prevent Hardy getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Efron!
Hardy is working for a guillotine from mount but Efron frees his head quite easily.
Efron can't escape the position.
Efron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Efron defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hardy.
Hardy working for a guillotine from mount but Efron is in no mood to give up.
Hardy is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hardy extends the arm and Efron is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harrison Hardy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Strife (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel comes to the cage accompanied by Rock N Roll Train. 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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26
164 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Strife!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strife is looking to clinch.
Jurgel slips a jab from Strife.
Strife pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jurgel is out of range and Strife settles back down.
Strife throws a jab when Jurgel was well out of range.
Jurgel swats away the attempt to clinch by Strife.
Strife misses with a kick to the body.
Jurgel shoots in and drives through. Strife sprawls well.
A jab from Strife misses.
A combination from Jurgel does no damage.
Strife takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strife scores with the left hand. Jurgel knows he should have avoided that one.
Jurgel connects with a looping right hand.
Strife throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgel.
Jurgel misses with a wild combination.
Strife waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgel.
Jurgel throws a series of punches but Strife moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel lands a jab to Strife's midsection.
Strife lands a nice shot that snaps Jurgel's head back.
Strife has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Strife there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jurgel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Strife walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jurgel tests Strife's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strife.
Jurgel fails with a takedown attempt.
Jurgel throws out a loose jab but Strife uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jurgel blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jurgel is defended easily by Strife.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorge Jurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strife displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgel throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jurgel misses with a hook.
Jurgel fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Strife.
Jurgel shoots in for a takedown but Strife shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurgel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strife.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgel avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strife.
Jurgel blocks a leg kick.
Jurgel slips under a jab.
Jurgel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Strife 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel throws the left hand but Strife avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Strife does no damage.
Strife throws the kick towards the body but Jurgel avoids it.
Strife looks to land a right hand but Jurgel moved out of range.
John Strife seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgel stalks Strife and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Strife's face. Strife staggers backwards, shaken.
Jurgel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strife sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jurgel somewhat.
Strife misses with a head kick.
Jurgel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurgel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strife falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jurgel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jurgel.
Jurgel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strife is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jurgel, into his guard.
Jurgel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strife wants to control from the top but Jurgel keeps moving.
Jurgel is looking for a triangle here but Strife uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jurgel tries to buck Strife off but Strife is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strife wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jurgel keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Strife dominated that round.
That's time! Jurgel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jurgel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strife.
Jurgel throws a right and a left that Strife avoids nicely.
Strife lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jurgel will feel that in the morning.
Jurgel slips a straight right by Strife.
Strife throws a hook but Jurgel blocks it.
Strife throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgel's shoulder, as Jurgel tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jurgel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strife has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strife and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jurgel misses with a straight right.
Strife fails to land with a series of punches.
Jurgel misses with a series of wild punches.
Jurgel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strife is fending him off so far but Jurgel persists. Nope, Strife circles away and we're back to standing.
Jurgel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strife.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel shoots for a double leg takedown but Strife sprawls well. He's pushed Jurgel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Strife is looking to slow Jurgel down with leg kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jurgel!
John Strife seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Jurgel.
Strife lands a nice shot to the body.
Jurgel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strife thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorge Jurgel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jurgel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strife sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorge Jurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strife misses with a straight right.
Strife misses with a hook. Jurgel ducked under it nicely.
Strife throws a leg kick that misses.
Jurgel shoots in looking for a takedown. Strife tries to sprawl out of it but Jurgel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strife manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jurgel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife misses with a body punch
and Jurgel counters with a single leg into guard. Strife didn't expect that.
Jurgel has gone for a leg lock! Strife slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jurgel's guard.
Strife forces his way into half guard.
Jurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strife passes to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strife tries to control but Jurgel wriggling away.
Jurgel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Strife wants to pass the guard but Jurgel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife is controlling the pace.
Jurgel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Strife has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jurgel can't escape the position.
Strife wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Strife prevents Jurgel from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jurgel is working hard here to advance position.
Strife tries to control but Jurgel wriggling away.
Jurgel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jurgel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strife wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jurgel keeps working.
Jurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jurgel is refusing to be controlled, as Strife sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Strife will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Strife looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgel is just out of range.
Jurgel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jurgel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jurgel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strife throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strife throws a leg kick but Jurgel moved away.
Strife bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strife tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jurgel.
Jurgel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strife has time to react.
Jurgel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strife as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Strife.
Jurgel defending well as Strife loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgel defending well as Strife loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgel scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strife throws a series of punches but Jurgel moves out of range.
Good shot there by Jurgel.
Strife misses with an uppercut.
Jurgel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jurgel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jurgel closes the distance and clinches up with Strife, looking for a takedown. Jurgel pushes Strife against the cage but Strife circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jurgel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Strife tries to roll over but Jurgel keeps him under control.
Jurgel 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.
Jurgel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strife sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strife desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jurgel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jurgel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strife sees it coming and defends easily.
Jurgel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strife has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strife has his hands clasped together around Jurgel's back. He's all about the action.
Jurgel seems to be working for a kimura but Strife defends the submission attempt.
John Strife is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strife pushes Jurgel off looking to stand but Jurgel dives back in and keeps control.
Jurgel seems to be working for a kimura but Strife defends the submission attempt.
Jurgel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strife defends it well.
Gorge Jurgel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strife controlling the position for now.
Jurgel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strife doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jurgel.
Jurgel seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strife trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorge Jurgel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strife has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Strife!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo AbbottSlice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Ruutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
221 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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25
219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo AbbottSlice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarkko Ruutu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AbbottSlice throws an overhand right that lands on Ruutu's shoulder, as Ruutu tries to avoid the shot.
AbbottSlice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
AbbottSlice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
AbbottSlice in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
AbbottSlice landing a few strikes.
AbbottSlice landing a few strikes.
AbbottSlice is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruutu is defending well.
AbbottSlice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruutu keeps working.
AbbottSlice is really struggling to control Ruutu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
AbbottSlice trying to control the position but Ruutu is working away.
AbbottSlice is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruutu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruutu pushes AbbottSlice away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, AbbottSlice gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
AbbottSlice tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruutu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruutu tries to clinch but AbbottSlice is having none of it.
AbbottSlice has managed to clinch.
Ruutu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as AbbottSlice walks away with a smile on his face. Ruutu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
AbbottSlice misses with a looping left.
Ruutu lands a jab to AbbottSlice's midsection.
AbbottSlice lands a head shot.
AbbottSlice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruutu moves into the clinch.
AbbottSlice is trying to drag Ruutu to the mat but Ruutu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruutu.
Ruutu drops down looking for an ankle pick but AbbottSlice pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruutu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruutu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruutu wants to clinch but AbbottSlice slips to the side
letting AbbottSlice counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice closes the distance and clinches.
AbbottSlice tries to throw a body punch but Ruutu avoids it by throwing AbbottSlice back against the cage.
AbbottSlice tries to work over Ruutu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruutu lands a body shot.
Ruutu prevents a body shot from AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice is pressed up against the cage. Ruutu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag AbbottSlice down to the mat. AbbottSlice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kimbo AbbottSlice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarkko Ruutu.
Ruutu wants to clinch up but AbbottSlice keeps it at a distance.
Ruutu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting AbbottSlice counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by AbbottSlice or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruutu which made him look bad.
A punch combination from AbbottSlice misses.
AbbottSlice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
AbbottSlice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
AbbottSlice looks to land a left hand but Ruutu moved out of range nicely.
Ruutu tries to clinch up but AbbottSlice circles away and keeps his distance.
AbbottSlice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
AbbottSlice tries to clinch there but Ruutu circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo AbbottSlice dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruutu tries to clinch up but AbbottSlice circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from AbbottSlice misses the target.
AbbottSlice lands a hook that stumbles Ruutu back into the cage. AbbottSlice follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ruutu to the canvas! AbbottSlice pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ruutu has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kimbo AbbottSlice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come To Daddy. Russian Experiment III has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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169 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment III!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment III waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Herberg.
Experiment III swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Experiment III is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Herberg dives into side control.
Experiment III is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Herberg asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Experiment III is looking for a sweep.
Experiment III tries to escape but Herberg is in control.
Experiment III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Herberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Herberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment III keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herberg avoids the body shot from Experiment III.
Herberg throws a shot from downtown. Experiment III moves away and avoids it.
Herberg misses with an uppercut. Experiment III saw that one coming.
Herberg slips under a jab from Experiment III.
No luck for Herberg with that takedown attempt.
Herberg scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Experiment III sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herberg somewhat.
Herberg misses with a straight right.
Herberg misses the jab.
Experiment III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herberg.
The fighters circling - Experiment III throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment III misses with a wild body shot.
Experiment III closes the distance and clinches up with Herberg, looking for a takedown. Experiment III pushes Herberg against the cage but Herberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III misses the shot to the body.
Experiment III connects with a looping right hand.
Herberg throws the left hand but Experiment III avoids the punch easily.
Herberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Experiment III to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment III looks to throw the jab but Herberg is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Herberg misses the target.
Experiment III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment III with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Experiment III.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III has Herberg up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment III.
Experiment III prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment III misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment III lands a body shot in the clinch.
Experiment III lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herberg or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herberg.
Herberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Experiment III working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herberg blocking some punches.
Experiment III is pressed up against the cage. Herberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Experiment III down to the mat. Experiment III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Herberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Experiment III ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Experiment III throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment III dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Herberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Experiment III off the cage and back into rage.
Herberg ducks under a wild hook from Experiment III.
Herberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Experiment III counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Herberg won't allow Experiment III to pass to mount.
Herberg tries to roll over but Experiment III keeps him under control.
Herberg is in trouble now - Experiment III has advanced to mount!
Herberg is looking to improve his position but Experiment III isn't that keen on the idea.
Experiment III landing strikes, looking to finish!
Experiment III lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III working for a submission but Herberg is keeping him at bay.
Experiment III working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Experiment III is breathing heavily.
Experiment III avoids the attempt from Herberg to control.
Experiment III cracks Herberg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Herberg is looking to get to half guard.
Experiment III landing punches.
Herberg is trying to escape the mount.
Experiment III landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Experiment III is working for a kimura but Herberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Experiment III scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Herberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herberg is trying to maintain the position but Experiment III is very close to passing his half guard.
Experiment III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herberg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Experiment III.
Herberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Experiment III doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Experiment III manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III preventing the sweep.
Experiment III throwing strikes but missing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Experiment III counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Herberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Herberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Experiment III scoring with some ground and pound.
Experiment III with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Experiment III advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Herberg is looking for a sweep. Experiment III is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Experiment III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Herberg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment III trying to pass the guard but Herberg defending well.
Experiment III frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment III in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Herberg tries to lock up and control but Experiment III gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herberg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Herberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Experiment III working for a submission but Herberg is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herberg is looking to improve his position but Experiment III isn't that keen on the idea.
Experiment III raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Herberg throws a hook but Experiment III avoids it easily.
Herberg slips under a jab from Experiment III.
A big right from Experiment III misses.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Experiment III manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Experiment III looking to pass the guard.
Experiment III won't allow Herberg to sweep him here.
Experiment III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Experiment III scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herberg is on top in guard.
Experiment III pushes Herberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A big left from Herberg misses.
Experiment III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Experiment III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Experiment III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herberg trying to pass the guard but Experiment III defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Experiment III is trying to get back to full guard.
Herberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Experiment III is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Herberg jumps into side control!
The referee asks Herberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Herberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
Herberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Experiment III is trying to improve his position.
Herberg controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Experiment III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Herberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment III keeps working.
Experiment III is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Experiment III looking for a sweep but Herberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Experiment III is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Russian Experiment III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herberg lands a big shot there that rocks Experiment III but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Herberg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Experiment III?
Herberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Herberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Experiment III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russian Experiment III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Experiment III sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Herberg is looking to advance position but Experiment III won't allow it.
Herberg 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Herberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Experiment III 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment III!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by ''Big Poppa'' by The Notorious B.I.G.. Blunts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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21
196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, J Blunts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Blunts misses the target.
Blunts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Blunts throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Blunts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blunts.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blunts will feel that in the morning.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blunts checks a leg kick.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blunts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blunts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Blunts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blunts lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blunts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blunts throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Blunts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Blunts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blunts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blunts throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blunts is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blunts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Blunts looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Poor strikes thrown by Blunts there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Blunts trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Blunts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Blunts.
Blunts thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blunts trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blunts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
Blunts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blunts with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blunts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blunts throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Blunts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Blunts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blunts misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Blunts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blunts.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Blunts avoids it.
Blunts checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blunts working the ground and pound but Smith is defending the strikes.
Smith parries the strikes from Blunts easily there. Blunts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Blunts throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Smith works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Smith won't allow Blunts to pass to mount.
Blunts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blunts trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blunts.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Blunts pushes him off.
Blunts blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blunts.
Blunts misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blunts works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Blunts's leg but Blunts calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Blunts as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Blunts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blunts punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to de liver by Blunts. Beautiful body shot.
Blunts throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Blunts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blunts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blunts is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Blunts wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Blunts throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blunts working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling.
Smith is trying to control. Blunts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith decides to return to a standing position.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blunts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Blunts.
Trevor Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Blunts misses with a body shot.
Smith lunges at Blunts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blunts's hand.
Blunts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Blunts misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Smith.
Blunts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blunts looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Blunts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Blunts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trevor Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Blunts.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Blunts on that attempt.
Blunts throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blunts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blunts is breathing heavily.
Blunts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a leg kick but Blunts sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith misses the jab.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blunts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith tries a low kick but Blunts avoids it.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blunts circles away quickly and effectively.
Blunts connects with a body shot.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Blunts.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blunts's calf.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blunts is defended easily by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Blunts is having none of it.
Blunts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blunts misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blunts.
Smith connects with a jab.
Blunts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blunts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blunts looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Blunts counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts with a hook.
Smith thumps Blunts with a low kick.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Blunts is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Blunts manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blunts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blunts trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith has control of Blunts's left arm, preventing Blunts from doing any damage.
Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Blunts moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Blunts on that attempt.
Trevor Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Blunts.
Blunts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Blunts throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Blunts loaded up on that one.
Blunts avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blunts 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.
Blunts jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Blunts has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith wants to control but Blunts postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Blunts works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Blunts unloading with bombs!
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blunts.
Blunts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
J Blunts has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blunts lands a heavy elbow.
Blunts unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Smith clearly takes that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blunts.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Blunts ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blunts cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Blunts.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blunts shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blunts throws a big right hand that misses.
Blunts scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts throwing strikes but missing.
Blunts trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Blunts throws a big right hand that misses.
Blunts advances to half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blunts tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Blunts has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blunts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blunts.
Blunts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blunts misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blunts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blunts.
Blunts looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Blunts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Blunts fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Blunts misses its intended target.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Blunts counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Blunts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Blunts prevents Smith from standing back up.
Blunts is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Blunts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blunts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Blunts has a good base and remains in mount.
Blunts throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blunts throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Blunts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blunts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Blunts dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blunts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blunts's head backwards.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Blunts throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blunts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith tries to clinch
and Blunts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blunts lands a nice looking body shot.
Blunts misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Blunts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Blunts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blunts throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trevor Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blunts scores a takedown into full mount!
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Blunts looking to finish with strikes here!
Blunts throwing strikes here but Smith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blunts goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Blunts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith pushing down on Blunts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Blunts wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
Blunts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but Blunts is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blunts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunts throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith is pulling down on Blunts's head to control his posture.
Blunts throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Blunts stops Smith from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blunts wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Blunts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Blunts is looking to reverse the position.
Smith wants to control but Blunts is keeping him busy.
Blunts tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
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 Trevor Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Trevor Smith!
Trevor Smith is the new middleweight champion!
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