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CFV 18: Lopette vs Mikel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Stud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Cruguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Stud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Cruguel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruguel looks to throw the jab but Stud is out of range.
Stud misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cruguel with a jab.
Cruguel tries to clinch but Stud moves out of range.
Stud closes the distance and clinches.
Stud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stud closes the distance and clinches up with Cruguel, looking for a takedown. Stud pushes Cruguel against the cage but Cruguel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruguel doesn't manage to clinch there - Stud circles away.
Cruguel is looking to clinch.
Cruguel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stud shoots in for a double leg but Cruguel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Stud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruguel looks to throw the jab but Stud is out of range.
Stud throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cruguel's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruguel misses with a looping left.
Stud misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruguel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steven Cruguel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stud keeps the fight on the outside.
Stud doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cruguel counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Cruguel coming out on top.
Stud misses with a looping left.
Stud shoots and misses
and Cruguel counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stud shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cruguel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruguel tries to clinch
and Stud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stud.
Stud manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stud shoots in but no luck this time.
Stud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruguel misses the target.
Stud drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cruguel wants to get back to his feet.
Cruguel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruguel is not content to let Stud control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruguel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stud looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cruguel is avoiding damage well.
Stud misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stud prevents Cruguel from escaping the position.
Stud stands up and beckons Cruguel to his feet.
Cruguel looks to throw the jab but Stud is out of range.
Cruguel tries to clinch but Stud moves away
and Stud counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stud prevents Cruguel from standing back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stud not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruguel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stud is keen to just control but Cruguel is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that The Stud will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A solid body kick from Stud.
Cruguel tries to clinch but Stud moves out of range.
Stud looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruguel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Cruguel.
Stud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruguel counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruguel throws a big shot that misses.
Cruguel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruguel.
The Stud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruguel missing with a left hand there. Stud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruguel throws out a loose jab but Stud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stud wants to clinch.
Stud tries to clinch up but Cruguel circles away and keeps his distance.
Stud shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruguel defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Stud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruguel.
Stud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cruguel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruguel throws a jab but it's blocked by Stud.
Cruguel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Cruguel misses its intended target.
Stud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruguel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruguel throws a shot from downtown. Stud moves away and avoids it.
Cruguel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stud scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Cruguel misses.
Cruguel is looking to clinch.
Cruguel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stud wants to clinch.
Stud takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruguel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stud.
Stud fails to land the takedown.
Cruguel looks to land a right hand but Stud moved out of range.
Stud looks for a takedown but Cruguel sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruguel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruguel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruguel misses with a looping left.
Stud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruguel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruguel.
Stud shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruguel pinned against the cage. Cruguel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stud is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stud rushes Cruguel and presses him up against the cage.
Stud tries to land a knee to the head but Cruguel blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Cruguel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cruguel forces Stud back against the cage and clinches.
Stud jumps guard but Cruguel stands there with Stud around his waist. Stud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stud tries to pull guard but Cruguel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruguel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruguel swings widly with a right hand
and Stud counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruguel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruguel scores with a nice head shot.
Cruguel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stud misses with a takedown attempt - Cruguel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Stud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stud dives in and grabs Cruguel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruguel pushes down on Stud's head and hops out.
Stud misses with a series of wild punches.
Stud moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruguel tries to clinch up.
Stud moves forwards but Cruguel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stud ducks under a wild hook from Cruguel.
Cruguel misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Cruguel.
Cruguel throws out a loose jab but Stud uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruguel gets caught napping as Stud dives in and scores a takedown. Cruguel manages to retain guard.
Cruguel keeping full guard, as Stud tries to pass.
Cruguel keeping moving, preventing Stud from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stud's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruguel wants to stand but Stud is controlling the position.
Stud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruguel is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stud slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Stud has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stud tries a head kick but it misses.
Stud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruguel.
Stud fails to land the takedown.
Stud moves away from the strike by Cruguel.
A big left from Cruguel misses.
Cruguel rushes Stud and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stud fails to pull guard.
Cruguel is looking to break free of the clinch but Stud has double underhooks.
Stud has Cruguel pressed against the cage, preventing Cruguel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stud wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruguel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stud is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruguel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Cruguel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stud is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stud wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruguel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruguel working hard to break the clinch.
Stud tries for a takedown but Cruguel manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Cruguel.
I think Cruguel 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Cruguel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Someday - Flipsyde as his entrance music. John Gotti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Gotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garcia enables Gotti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garcia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garcia working for a triangle but Gotti defends it easily.
Gotti wants to get up but he can't break Garcia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotti is one step ahead there.
Garcia wants to stand but Gotti is controlling the position.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotti defends well.
Garcia pulls Gotti in close to his closed guard and prevents Gotti from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Garcia is pulling down on Gotti's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gotti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gotti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gotti wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gotti is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gotti manages to get himself to full guard.
Garcia pushes down on Gotti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gotti trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Gotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotti sees it coming and defends easily.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotti tries to kick Garcia off but Garcia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gotti avoids a series of strikes thrown by Garcia.
Gotti is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Garcia controlling from mount.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Garcia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
Garcia thowing shots but they're missing.
Garcia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gotti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia tries to control but Gotti wriggling away.
Gotti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotti taking shots to the head.
Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Gotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like John Gotti has been cut.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Gotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gotti is looking to clinch.
Gotti misses with a head kick.
Gotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Gotti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Gotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia feints and as Gotti raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Gotti keeps moving.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Gotti.
Gotti wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling him.
Gotti has a closed guard, preventing Garcia from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gotti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Gotti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.
Gotti has a closed guard, preventing Garcia from standing up.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia trying to control but Gotti is working from the bottom.
Diego Garcia has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotti tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Gotti regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garcia.
Garcia won't allow Gotti to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia advances position into side control!
Gotti is looking to regain half guard here but Garcia keeps moving and retains side control.
Gotti is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Garcia crashes against the mat.
Garcia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garcia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Gotti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotti tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotti to the ground. Gotti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
John Gotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Gotti counters by clinching up.
Garcia is trying to trip Gotti. He has hold of a leg but Gotti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Garcia persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gotti working a defensive guard here.
Garcia content to stall in guard here.
Gotti controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garcia advances to half guard.
Garcia controlling the pace.
Gotti looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gotti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
John Gotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gotti.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Gotti.
Gotti swinging wildly here.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Gotti moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Gotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Gotti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gotti finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Garcia shoots in for a double leg but Gotti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Gotti against the cage.
Gotti working hard to break the clinch.
Gotti is trying to push Garcia away but Garcia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia misses with an uppercut
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Gotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gotti throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
A combination from Gotti does no damage.
John Gotti is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garcia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garcia drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gotti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia stalling in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia wants to take the fight to the mat but Gotti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Gotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gotti misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Garcia.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yonah Yongsaklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Esponja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonah Yongsaklai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Esponja!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Esponja with that takedown attempt.
Esponja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yongsaklai!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Esponja connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yongsaklai some visible discomfort.
Esponja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yongsaklai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Esponja.
Esponja throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Esponja landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Esponja crashes against the mat.
Esponja controls the position.
Yongsaklai is not content to let Esponja control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja cracks Yongsaklai with a big right hand but Yongsaklai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yongsaklai wants to get back to his feet but Esponja drags him back down.
Esponja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yongsaklai keeps working.
Esponja misses with the ground and pound.
Esponja tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yongsaklai's legs.
Esponja in side control, throwing shots but Yongsaklai defends.
Yongsaklai tries to buck Esponja off but Esponja is having none of it.
Yongsaklai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Esponja has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Esponja scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yongsaklai to see if he's OK.
Esponja grinds an elbow into Yongsaklai's temple.
A lull in the action here as Esponja stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Yongsaklai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yongsaklai is trying to get back to half guard.
Esponja working the head with strikes.
Yongsaklai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yongsaklai is not content to let Esponja control the position.
What's Yongsaklai going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
A lull in the action here as Esponja stalls from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esponja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponja lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Esponja seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Esponja scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yongsaklai struggling a bit here.
Esponja trying to control the position but Yongsaklai is working away.
Esponja throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Esponja throws an elbow but Yongsaklai slips to the side and avoids it well.
Esponja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Yongsaklai is looking to regain half guard here but Esponja keeps moving and retains side control.
Esponja is looking to take a break and control but Yongsaklai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esponja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Esponja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yongsaklai keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yongsaklai is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Esponja working the ground and pound.
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!
Yongsaklai struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Esponja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Esponja prefers to stall for the moment though.
Esponja lands a decent elbow from side control.
Esponja trying to control the action but Yongsaklai is working from the bottom.
Yongsaklai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esponja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Esponja grinds an elbow into Yongsaklai's temple.
Esponja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Esponja content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Esponja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Esponja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yongsaklai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yongsaklai is trying to escape the position but Esponja is controlling the position.
Yongsaklai struggling a bit here.
Esponja taking a breather here.
Esponja lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yongsaklai down.
Yongsaklai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Esponja grinds an elbow into Yongsaklai's temple.
Yongsaklai avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Esponja.
You can see the frustration on Yongsaklai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja working the ground and pound from side control.
Esponja lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Esponja working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Esponja working the head and body with strikes.
Yongsaklai struggling a bit here.
Esponja creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Esponja trying to control the action but Yongsaklai is working from the bottom.
Yongsaklai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Esponja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yongsaklai is trying to control but can't.
Esponja is keen to just control but Yongsaklai is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Esponja there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esponja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yongsaklai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bob Esponja has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yongsaklai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yongsaklai is trying to stand up here but Esponja is controlling him well.
Esponja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Esponja wants to pass to mount but Yongsaklai is defending the position.
Esponja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esponja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esponja tries to pass to full mount but Yongsaklai defends it.
Esponja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Esponja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yongsaklai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Esponja scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esponja working over Yongsaklai with some ground and pound. Yongsaklai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Esponja there.
Esponja is thwarting Yongsaklai's attempts to control the position.
Esponja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Esponja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Esponja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Esponja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Esponja thows a huge punch but Yongsaklai dodges it nicely.
Esponja working Yongsaklai over with strikes.
Esponja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yongsaklai is trying to get back to full guard.
Esponja looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esponja lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esponja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yongsaklai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponja is working away from the top position though.
Esponja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yongsaklai pushes Esponja off looking to stand but Esponja dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esponja controlling the pace.
Esponja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yongsaklai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Esponja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yongsaklai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Esponja fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Yongsaklai as Esponja shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esponja.
Yonah Yongsaklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Esponja.
Yongsaklai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yongsaklai wants it to stay on the feet.
Esponja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yongsaklai as he avoids it easily.
Yongsaklai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob Esponja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Yongsaklai. No joy for Esponja on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yongsaklai.
Esponja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yongsaklai.
It looks like Bob Esponja has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yongsaklai tries to clinch up but Esponja circles away and keeps his distance.
Esponja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yonah Yongsaklai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yongsaklai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Esponja checks a low kick from Yongsaklai.
Esponja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yongsaklai circles away.
Esponja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yongsaklai wants to land a leg kick but Esponja is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Yongsaklai.
Yongsaklai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yongsaklai wants to slow Esponja down by chopping away at his legs.
Esponja shoots in but Yongsaklai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponja shoots in for a takedown but Yongsaklai shows good takedown defense.
Esponja on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yongsaklai. Yongsaklai obviously looking to wear him down.
Yongsaklai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Esponja's sensitive parts.
Yongsaklai throws a leg kick which misses Esponja's front leg but catches the back leg as Esponja tries to avoid it.
Yongsaklai rushes Esponja and presses him up against the cage.
Yongsaklai crunches a lovely knee into Esponja's ribcage.
Yongsaklai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yongsaklai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yongsaklai connects with a knee to the head.
Yongsaklai lands a damaging elbow.
Esponja is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yongsaklai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esponja is still on wobbly legs! Can Yongsaklai finish him?
Yongsaklai lands an elbow just above Esponja 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Yongsaklai lands a big elbow that drops Esponja! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Esponja is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yonah Yongsaklai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Hawkwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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209 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artur Hawkwing!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Hawkwing.
Chantry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hawkwing momentarily.
Chantry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hawkwing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chantry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chantry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chantry throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawkwing.
Chantry lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawkwing keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkwing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chantry closes the distance and clinches.
Hawkwing has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chantry is trying to keep an underhook but Hawkwing manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hawkwing lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawkwing trying to control the action but Chantry is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkwing lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkwing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawkwing trying to control from half guard but Chantry is working away.
Chantry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawkwing is working away from the top position though.
Chantry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawkwing on the ground.
Chantry tries to get to full guard but Hawkwing has control of the leg.
Hawkwing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chantry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawkwing scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chantry controlling the position well.
Chantry trying to control here.
Hawkwing winds up and cracks Chantry with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chantry tries to roll over but Hawkwing keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwing working the head and body with strikes.
Chantry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chantry tries to get out of the position.
Chantry is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Hawkwing is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hawkwing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hawkwing is nestled in close to Chantry, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry wants to improve his position but Hawkwing is controlling well.
Chantry trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chantry wants to improve his position but Hawkwing is controlling well.
Hawkwing working over Chantry with some ground and pound. Chantry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwing working the head and body with strikes.
Hawkwing landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hawkwing connects with a nice short shot to Chantry's temple.
Chantry pushes Hawkwing off looking to stand but Hawkwing dives back in and keeps control.
Hawkwing prevents Chantry from improving his position.
Chantry is defending against the submission attempts here by Hawkwing.
Hawkwing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawkwing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawkwing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hawkwing working Chantry over with strikes.
Hawkwing is looking to advance position but Chantry won't allow it.
Chantry throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkwing wants to control but Chantry is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkwing moves nicely into side control.
Hawkwing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chantry keeps working.
Hawkwing working away.
Chantry looks to move to half guard but instead Hawkwing has passed into mount! Damn!
Hawkwing avoids the attempt from Chantry to control.
Hawkwing scoring with strikes but Chantry is staying in there.
Chantry wants to control but Hawkwing is having none of it.
Hawkwing unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkwing breaks from Chantry's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hawkwing scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chantry tries to hold on but Hawkwing postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Artur Hawkwing will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chantry clinches up with Hawkwing and pushes him back against the cage.
Chantry avoiding damage.
Chantry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chantry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawkwing up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chantry for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hawkwing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Chantry coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantry closes the distance and clinches.
Hawkwing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantry's elbow.
Hawkwing is trying to break free.
Chantry will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawkwing up against the cage.
Chantry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry breaks the clinch.
Hawkwing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chantry can pounce on him.
Chantry lands with a shot to the body.
Chantry dips to his left and cracks Hawkwing with an uppercut!
Chantry is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hawkwing hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Borden Chantry!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chis Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis House has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chis Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis House!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. House looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
House manages to get back to half guard.
House tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
House's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hall fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
House wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall lands a nice shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall looking to control but House is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hall avoids the attempt from House to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House is trying to stand up.
House is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
House is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hall is staying active.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as House is looking to escape.
House tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking to stand but Hall has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, House has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poor strikes thrown by Hall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
House wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall tries to control but House wriggling away.
House is looking to get to half guard.
House regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but House defends it.
Hall tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
House pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
House tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but House is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall controlling the pace.
Hall seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
House blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall.
House manages to get to full guard.
House has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall wants to pass the guard but House is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chis Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
House clinches.
House fails to pull guard.
House tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hall just stands there and leans against the cage.
House jumps guard and drags Hall to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hall tries to stand but House is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
House has a closed guard, preventing Hall from standing up.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall postures up.
House manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall avoids a series of strikes thrown by House.
Hall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hall tries to get out of the position.
Hall gets back to half guard.
House is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
Hall is trying to control but House passes into side control!
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
House stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as House sprawls well. House wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to clinch.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as House checks a leg kick.
Hall tries to clinch up.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chis Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House fails with a takedown attempt.
House stuffs the takedown.
House clinches up against the cage.
Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. House was covering up waiting for the punch and Hall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
House trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as House holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House is trying to keep Hall in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
House looking to control but Hall passes into half guard.
House trying to get back to full guard but Hall takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
House can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Curtis House will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. House defends it nicely.
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from House.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
House has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We're going to have a standup here because Chis Hall wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
House fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Hall is looking to control House's arms but House gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hall has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Hall jumps guard but House stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. House smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chis Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall looks for a takedown but House sprawls well.
House displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hall.
Horrible takedown by House or perhaps it was just good defense by Hall which made him look bad.
House tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall scores with a takedown into House's guard.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
House keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
House kicks Hall off and gets to his feet.
Chis Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall scores with a takedown into House's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hall postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
House seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
House is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
House is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chis Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chis Hall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zotea Xiabo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Jude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Jude told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zotea Xiabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Jude!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jude closes the distance and pushes Xiabo back into the cage.
Jude lands a knee to the head.
Jude lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Zotea Xiabo has been cut.
Xiabo is breathing heavily.
Jude drops Xiabo with a big knee straight up the middle! Xiabo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Xiabo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jude has closed the distance and engaged Xiabo in a clinch.
Oh Xiabo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jude softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jude stalling against the cage.
Jude jerks Xiabo's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Xiabo drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jude goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jude because Xiabo was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Elias Jude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flagon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuo Kawakada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flagon Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tetsuo Kawakada's chin.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flagon Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tetsuo Kawakada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Sackett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Nice shot lands for Sackett.
Sackett fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kawakada to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kawakada looks to clinch but Sackett throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kawakada taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Flagon Sackett!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Jefe Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wensink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo comes to the cage accompanied by El Jefe Intro. Wensink is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Momma Said Knock You Out. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good kicks
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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 St Petersburg, El Jefe Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wensink!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trujillo moves away from the strike by Wensink.
Trujillo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wensink did well to prevent Trujillo getting side control.
Wensink is trying to escape back to his feet but Trujillo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wensink struggling a bit here.
Wensink is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wensink takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wensink is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Trujillo in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensink tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Trujillo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wensink?
Wensink's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
BOOM! Trujillo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trujillo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wensink wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wensink working to try and regain half guard.
Trujillo scoring with strikes but Wensink is staying in there.
Wensink is rocked!
Trujillo connects with a bit shot that sees Wensink covering up! More strikes from Trujillo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Trujillo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Jefe Trujillo!
During a confident post fight interview, El Jefe Trujillo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bornas Lopette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Mikel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopette comes to the cage accompanied by This is War. Bornas Lopette has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Mikel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopette loads up on a big right hand but Mikel slips the punch.
Mikel fails with the takedown
and Lopette counters with a right hand to the body.
Mikel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lopette makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lopette misses with a wild body shot.
Mikel misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopette counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mikel's knee momentarily.
Bornas Lopette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Mikel.
Mikel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lopette tries a body shot but Mikel blocks it.
Lopette throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mikel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mikel tries to pull guard but Lopette holds him up against the cage and eventually Mikel drops back down to his feet.
Lopette lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mikel jumps into guard, dragging Lopette to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mikel controls Lopette momentarily but Lopette frees himself.
Mikel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mikel trying to keep a closed guard but Lopette is proving a slippery customer.
Lopette is stalling in the full guard.
Lopette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopette is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lopette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mikel on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopette pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mikel is keeping the position for now.
Bornas Lopette has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lopette connects with a high kick.
It looks like Pete Mikel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopette tries to bum rush Mikel with a series of wild strikes but Mikel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikel fails with the takedown
and Lopette counters with a nice leg kick.
Mikel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopette tries to avoid it but Mikel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopette to the ground. Lopette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikel tries for a takedown but Lopette circles away easily
and Lopette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mikel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopette smiles and moves away.
Mikel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopette to the mat! Lopette manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopette has his hands on Mikel's head, controlling the position.
Lopette wants to sweep here but Mikel controlling him for the moment.
Lopette pulls Mikel in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mikel looking to pass the guard.
Lopette managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bornas Lopette wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mikel has his takedown stuffed
and Lopette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopette counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mikel's knee momentarily.
Mikel looks winded!
Mikel with a poor takedown
and Lopette counters with a good low kick that Mikel was not able to check.
Mikel misses with a takedown
and Lopette counters with a leg kick.
Lopette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopette scores with a kick to the body.
Lopette connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mikel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopette. Lopette obviously looking to wear him down.
Mikel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mikel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mikel on the side of the head.
Mikel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopette counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Mikel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lopette tests Mikel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pete Mikel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lopette counters with a head kick that drops Mikel to the mat! Mikel scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mikel is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mikel is aggressively charging in as Lopette backs up avoiding any damage. Lopette tosses out a jab and Mikel runs right into it face first! Mikel is out cold! Lopette dropped down on all fours and is barking in Mikel's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bornas Lopette thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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