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BFE: Bloodsport XVII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Zuiderwijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonnie Poon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jerk It Out-Caesars. Lonnie Poon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Zuiderwijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonnie Poon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poon scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Paul Zuiderwijk has been cut.
Zuiderwijk misses with a lunging right hand
and Poon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zuiderwijk's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuiderwijk is trying to control the position but Poon postures up.
Zuiderwijk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poon.
Poon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Poon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poon scoring with some ground and pound.
Poon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Poon is in close to Zuiderwijk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zuiderwijk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poon on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poon landing some decent shots from guard.
Poon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Poon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuiderwijk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poon 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poon scoring with punches from side control.
Zuiderwijk trying to remain calm as Poon controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Poon controls the position.
Zuiderwijk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Poon has an Americana. Zuiderwijk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Poon is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Poon hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lonnie Poon!
Lonnie Poon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sarbanes Oxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Sarbanes Oxley has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rude!
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, Robert Sarbanes Oxley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sarbanes Oxley throws a right and a left that Rude avoids nicely.
Sarbanes Oxley fails to land with a series of punches.
Rude showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarbanes Oxley.
Rude looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rude ducks under a wild hook from Sarbanes Oxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rude moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rude will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sarbanes Oxley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robert Sarbanes Oxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarbanes Oxley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rude counters with a nice uppercut.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley misses with a double jab
and Rude counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rude controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rude tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarbanes Oxley is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rude trying to control but Sarbanes Oxley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rude passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sarbanes Oxley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sarbanes Oxley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rude trying to control the action but Sarbanes Oxley is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sarbanes Oxley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rude looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley tries to buck Rude off but Rude is having none of it.
Rude trying to control the position but Sarbanes Oxley is working away.
Rude looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rude is looking to take a break and control but Sarbanes Oxley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rude dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarbanes Oxley.
It looks like Rick Rude has been cut.
Sarbanes Oxley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rude takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarbanes Oxley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Sarbanes Oxley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sarbanes Oxley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sarbanes Oxley gets caught flat footed, as Rude shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rude wants to pass the guard but Sarbanes Oxley is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rude sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sarbanes Oxley's guard.
Rude is looking for a kimura but Sarbanes Oxley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rude to get the leverage.
Rude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarbanes Oxley keeps working.
Rude frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sarbanes Oxley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sarbanes Oxley!
Rude looking for a sweep. Not yet Rude, not yet.
Sarbanes Oxley postures up.
Sarbanes Oxley wanted to stand there but Rude had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sarbanes Oxley has picked Rude up and slammed him! Rude can't keep hold of the triangle and Sarbanes Oxley manages to pass to side control!
Rude trying to control but Sarbanes Oxley flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sarbanes Oxley controlling well, preventing Rude from escaping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rude tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sarbanes Oxley wants to control the pace but Rude is squirming around nicely.
Rude working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robert Sarbanes Oxley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rick Rude's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rude misses with a takedown attempt
and Sarbanes Oxley counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Rude's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rude is trying to get back to half guard.
Rude is working hard here to advance position.
Sarbanes Oxley wants to stand but Rude is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Rude's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sarbanes Oxley working away.
Rude is looking for a sweep.
Sarbanes Oxley working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rude is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rude's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rick Rude overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarbanes Oxley tries to stand but Rude controls the position and pulls Sarbanes Oxley into his guard.
Sarbanes Oxley wants to stand but Rude has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rude throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sarbanes Oxley uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarbanes Oxley tries to stand but Rude controls the position and pulls Sarbanes Oxley into his guard.
Sarbanes Oxley is looking to stand up but Rude won't let him.
Sarbanes Oxley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rude misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rude goes for a double leg but Sarbanes Oxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sarbanes Oxley continues to drive forward.
Sarbanes Oxley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sarbanes Oxley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rude.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rude. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rude tries to score a body lock takedown but Sarbanes Oxley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sarbanes Oxley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Sarbanes Oxley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sarbanes Oxley 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Robert Sarbanes Oxley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pipe Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roronoa Marimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marimo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Zoro's Theme. Pipe Juana had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Pipe Juana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pipe Juana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Marimo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marimo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marimo pushes Juana up against the cage in a clinch.
Marimo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juana backwards.
Marimo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juana's elbow.
Marimo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Juana up against the cage.
Marimo missing with knees to the body.
Marimo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juana is defending well for now.
Juana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juana prevents a body shot from Marimo.
Marimo can't find room to land a body shot as Juana controls the action.
Marimo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juana.
Marimo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juana's defenses.
Marimo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marimo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marimo effectively controlling the action here.
Marimo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Marimo.
A shot in the inside from Marimo.
Juana is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Marimo.
Marimo tries to land knees in the clinch but Juana avoids the damage to the body.
Marimo missing with knees to the body.
Marimo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marimo stalling the fight.
Juana dodges an elbow strike from Marimo.
Marimo tries to land knees in the clinch but Juana avoids the damage to the body.
Marimo gets underhooks to prevent Juana's takedown attempt.
Marimo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marimo lands a nice shot to the body.
Marimo scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marimo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juana blocks it with crossed arms.
Marimo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marimo tries to land knees in the clinch but Juana avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Marimo on the inside.
Marimo stalling the fight.
Marimo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juana or not.
Marimo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marimo lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marimo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marimo.
Marimo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juana letting Marimo take a breather here.
Marimo misses with a knee strike.
Marimo with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marimo scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marimo landing knees to the head.
Juana is rocked!
Marimo landing knees to the body.
Marimo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marimo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juana backwards.
Oh Juana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marimo scores with a shoulder strike.
Marimo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Marimo.
Marimo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juana takes a shot to the head.
Marimo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Juana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marimo stalls.
Juana seems to have got his legs back now.
Juana tries to work over Marimo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marimo misses with a knee to the head.
Marimo digs a right hand into Juana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Juana's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Marimo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marimo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marimo crunches a lovely knee into Juana's ribcage.
Marimo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marimo struggles to land a body shot inside as Juana controls his hands.
Juana is trying to break the clinch but Marimo has him pressed against the cage.
Marimo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juana backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juana prevents a body shot from Marimo.
Marimo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big head kick from Marimo and Juana is sent sprawling to the canvas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Marimo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marimo dances in with a quick combination. Juana is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Marimo snaps Juana's head back. Juana stumbles backwards against the cage. Marimo steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Juana's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Juana just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roronoa Marimo!
A victorious Roronoa Marimo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sync Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sync Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler gets a double leg takedown into Holmes's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fowler is looking to pass into half guard but Holmes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holmes is in guard.
Holmes wants to get up but he can't break Fowler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fowler holds on and takes a little breather.
Fowler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fowler wants to free his trapped foot but Holmes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fowler passes to side control.
Fowler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is not content to let Fowler control the position.
Fowler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holmes is looking for a sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fowler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fowler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmes manages to get back to half guard.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fowler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fowler trying to control from half guard but Holmes is working away.
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fowler.
Fowler moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Fowler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Fowler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holmes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holmes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fowler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holmes is now in Fowler's guard. A big mistake from Fowler there, giving up the dominant position!
Holmes wants to stand but Fowler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holmes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fowler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fowler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmes defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Fowler had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sync Fowler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fowler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holmes is trying to defend but Fowler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fowler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Fowler is looking for a kimura here.
Fowler 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.
Fowler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Fowler is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Fowler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Fowler wants to take a breather but Holmes is having none of it.
Fowler is working for a submission of some sort.
Fowler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fowler is working for a submission of some sort.
Fowler with the ground and pound but Holmes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Fowler off! Fowler jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fowler is one step ahead there.
Fowler drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Fowler off! Fowler jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fowler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fowler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sync Fowler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fowler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holmes but Holmes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fowler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holmes moves into the clinch.
Holmes leaning against his opponent.
Holmes is pressed up against the cage. Fowler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmes down to the mat. Holmes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sync Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fowler.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense.
Holmes tries to clinch but Fowler is having none of it.
Fowler shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fowler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alex Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fowler has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holmes but Holmes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Fowler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holmes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fowler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fowler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmes after a bit of a struggle.
Fowler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmes is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler has Holmes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holmes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes is pushing Fowler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fowler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Holmes.
Fowler shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Fowler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fowler has a takedown stuffed.
Fowler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holmes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holmes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fowler tries for a takedown but Holmes manages to get underhooks.
Fowler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fowler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holmes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Holmes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Alex Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holmes stops a takedown attempt from Fowler.
Fowler takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holmes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sync Fowler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fowler 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sync Fowler!
Sync Fowler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobber has chosen WANTED D.O.A. as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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30
168 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse James Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber blocks a jab.
Jobber connects with a right hand. Henderson shakes it off.
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Henderson stands up.
Henderson misses with a head kick.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jobber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jobber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson misses with a double jab
and Jobber counters by moving into the clinch.
Jobber breaks the clinch.
Henderson drives through with a takedown into Jobber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henderson tries to stand but Jobber is controlling from the bottom.
Henderson stops Jobber from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson stands up and waves to Jobber to follow him.
Jobber tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Henderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Henderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Jobber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeremy Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jobber. That one must have hurt.
Henderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jobber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Henderson - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jobber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jobber tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jobber defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Jobber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henderson can't break the clinch.
Jobber is leaning against Henderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson goes for a double leg but Jobber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jobber continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jobber stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jobber.
Henderson tries to circle away but Jobber has him pinned against the cage.
Jobber works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jobber dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jobber manages to break the clinch.
Henderson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber throws a hook but Henderson avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jobber, right into the meat.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Jobber's head but Jobber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Jobber misses.
Jobber thuds his shin into the meat of Henderson's side.
Henderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jobber is able to avoid easily.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jobber defends it nicely.
Henderson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jobber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jobber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jobber cracks the inside of Henderson's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jobber blocks a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henderson, right into the meat.
Jobber clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber scores with a hook to the body.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands with a right to the head.
Henderson avoiding damage as Jobber throws knees to the body.
Jobber lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson avoiding damage as Jobber throws knees to the body.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jobber lands an elbow just above Henderson 's eye.
Henderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jobber has him pressed against the cage.
Jobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Henderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Jobber.
Jobber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jobber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Jobber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whack! Jobber lands a heavy head kick that drops Henderson. The ref tackles Jobber to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Henderson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jesse James Jobber!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jesse James Jobber waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazarus Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamil Korczewski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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197 lbs
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189 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazarus Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Korczewski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korczewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tate instigates a clinch.
Korczewski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korczewski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tate jumps guard and drags Korczewski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Korczewski wants to stand but Tate is controlling his posture from full guard.
Korczewski stopping the sweep attempt from Tate.
Korczewski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tate is proving hard to escape from.
Tate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Korczewski won't allow Tate to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski wanted to stand there but Tate had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tate looking for a takedown.
Tate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korczewski pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazarus Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate has Korczewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate wants a takedown.
Tate has picked Korczewski up - he's going for a ride! Tate dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tate decides to return to a standing position.
Tate moves in looking to clinch but Korczewski pushes him off.
Tate misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate moves into the clinch.
Tate tries for a takedown but Korczewski manages to get underhooks.
Tate tries for a takedown but Korczewski manages to get underhooks.
Tate is looking for a takedown.
Tate tries to score a body lock takedown but Korczewski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tate is looking to take this one to the mat.
Korczewski prevents the takedown attempt.
Korczewski tries to circle away but Tate has him pinned against the cage.
Tate has Korczewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korczewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tate prevents Korczewski from breaking the clinch.
Tate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korczewski smiles and moves away.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Korczewski circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate clinches up with Korczewski and pushes him back against the cage.
Korczewski working hard to break the clinch.
Korczewski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tate.
Tate tries for a takedown but Korczewski manages to get underhooks.
Tate jumps guard but Korczewski stands there with Tate around his waist. Tate gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tate tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korczewski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korczewski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korczewski prevents the takedown attempt.
Korczewski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate tries to pull guard but Korczewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Tate drops back down to his feet.
Tate is trying to drag Korczewski to the mat but Korczewski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Korczewski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tate manages to pull guard.
Tate working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Korczewski has passed into half guard!
Korczewski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tate controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korczewski tries to stand and escape but Tate actually recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Tate dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tate wants to clinch up but Korczewski keeps it at a distance.
Korczewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Tate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korczewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lazarus Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate tries to clinch there but Korczewski circles away.
Tate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korczewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tate paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tate is looking to clinch.
Tate misses with a body kick.
Korczewski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tate scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kamil Korczewski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate tries to clinch there but Korczewski circles away.
Tate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Korczewski, pushing him back against the cage.
Tate has Korczewski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korczewski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tate drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korczewski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate throws a series of punches but Korczewski avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Korczewski, as that shot connected.
Tate is looking to clinch but Korczewski is avoiding it.
Tate clinches up with Korczewski and pushes him back against the cage.
Lazarus Tate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tate wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazarus Tate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korczewski is trying to push Tate away but Tate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Korczewski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korczewski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tate wants a takedown but no success here.
Tate is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Korczewski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korczewski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Korczewski.
Korczewski throws a series of punches but Tate moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korczewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tate wants to take the fight to the mat but Korczewski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tate tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tate drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate is working for takedown but Korczewski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Korczewski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tate goes for a takedown attempt but Korczewski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lazarus Tate is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate doesn't manage to clinch there - Korczewski circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Korczewski is looking to clinch but Tate is avoiding it.
Korczewski misses with a body kick.
Korczewski lands a big right hand that sends Tate crashing to the mat! Korczewski stays standing though and waves Tate back to his feet!
Tate is rocked!
It looks like Lazarus Tate has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Tate blocks the low kick.
Oh Tate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korczewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tate seems to have got his legs back now.
Tate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korczewski.
Tate lands with a nice combination. Korczewski backs away looking to recover.
Tate gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Tate tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Korczewski is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Tate buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Tate!! Tate is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Korczewski throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Korczewski!
In his post fight interview, Kamil Korczewski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandridge has chosen 6 pack of beer- Hank 3 as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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22
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Bandridge throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Bandridge with an uppercut!
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandridge.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Bandridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Bandridge lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandridge slips under a jab.
Bandridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Bandridge blocks the low kick.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Bandridge is out of range.
A big left from Bandridge misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandridge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a hook
and Bandridge counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Bandridge cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Bandridge is out of range.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bandridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a swing at Bandridge's ribcage but misses.
Jones slips a straight right by Bandridge.
Jones misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandridge.
Bandridge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones wants to slow Bandridge down by chopping away at his legs.
Bandridge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandridge.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandridge moves away.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Bandridge.
Bandridge cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandridge lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandridge.
A nice combination there by Bandridge.
Jones misses with a right hand
enabling Bandridge to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Bandridge misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Bandridge lands a two punch combo.
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!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandridge.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Bandridge checks it.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandridge looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Bandridge works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Bandridge moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandridge moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Bandridge blocks a leg kick.
Jones catches Bandridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Bandridge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bandridge throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Bandridge moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Bandridge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
No joy there for Bandridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bandridge in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bandridge ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandridge misses with the combination.
Bandridge 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.
Nice defenses there by Bandridge.
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!
Bandridge lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandridge. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Bandridge circles away.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandridge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandridge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brad Bandridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandridge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Bandridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandridge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bandridge misses with a looping left.
Jones throws the left hand but Bandridge avoids the punch easily.
Brad Bandridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones takes a swing at Bandridge's ribcage but misses.
Bandridge blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandridge slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Bandridge moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones throws the left hand but Bandridge avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandridge.
Jones scores with the left hand. Bandridge knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Bandridge coming out on top.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bandridge is able to avoid easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Bandridge moves out of range.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandridge counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Bandridge back into the cage.
Bandridge slows down the pace here.
Bandridge tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Bandridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandridge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bandridge prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Bandridge.
Jones stalling the fight.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bandridge drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bandridge is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Bandridge counters with a crisp right that sends Jones to the canvas! Bandridge follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Bandridge!
Brad Bandridge opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Jon Jones had this to say: 'Well, I left it all out in the ring tonight. The better fighter on the day won. I will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodniel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro's entrance music is Flux Pavilion – I Can't Stop . A fine choice. Romero has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music. Marcelo Ribeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodniel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rodniel Romero has been cut.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romero pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ribeiro back to the cage. Romero follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Romero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ribeiro prevents it.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee is keeping an eye on Romero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Romero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ribeiro's face.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero goes for a takedown attempt but Ribeiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ribeiro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ribeiro rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Ribeiro avoids the elbow strike from Romero, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks with his arms.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro avoiding damage.
Romero takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ribeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Romero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribeiro dodges the punch combination from Romero.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ribeiro!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro throws a leg kick but Romero moved away.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Romero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro throws a chopping leg kick but Romero manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romero takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ribeiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Romero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Romero letting Ribeiro take a breather here.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to break free.
Romero is looking for a takedown.
Marcelo Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodniel Romero.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Romero is blocking nicely.
Romero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Romero connects with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribeiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Romero has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romero as Ribeiro tries to tie him up.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
Ribeiro stalling the fight.
Romero is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romero down to the mat. Romero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romero forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Ribeiro lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro dodges an elbow strike from Romero.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Romero can't break the clinch.
Romero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romero avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Ribeiro.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
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 Marcelo Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodniel Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro forces Romero back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Romero.
It looks like Marcelo Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro stalling against the cage.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Romero looking for a takedown.
Romero tries to land a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks with his arms.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romero landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ribeiro eats them both and turns towards Romero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Romero connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ribeiro! He's out on his feet! Romero rushes in and drops Ribeiro with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rodniel Romero!
Rodniel Romero spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by Akira Yamaoka - Room of Angel. Walter Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Cortega does no damage.
Sullivan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sullivan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan misses with a looping left.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortega.
Cortega misses with a double jab.
Sullivan throws the kick towards the body but Cortega avoids it.
A punch combination from Cortega misses.
Cortega moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cortega throws an elbow but misses.
Sullivan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cortega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cortega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cortega lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sullivan has his foot on Cortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortega works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan pushes a forearm under Cortega's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cortega is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Sullivan!
Walter Sullivan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunks Jucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunks Jucci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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277 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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29
270 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Raheem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunks Jucci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jucci scores with a body shot.
Jucci connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jucci missing with a left hand there. Raheem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jucci connects with the punch.
Jucci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jucci lands with a hook. Raheem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raheem motions for Jucci to come forward. Raheem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jucci on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raheem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jucci's calf.
Jucci throws a body punch but Raheem moves out of range.
Jucci moves out of range as Raheem strikes.
Raheem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jucci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raheem.
Raheem misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jucci to counter with a crisp jab.
Raheem tries to clinch but Jucci moves out of range.
Raheem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jucci circles away quickly and effectively.
Raheem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jucci swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem swings for the body but Jucci moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Raheem.
Jucci dodges the punch combination from Raheem.
Jucci throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jucci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raheem.
Jucci chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raheem can pounce on him.
Jucci moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jucci punishes Raheem's body with a nice straight punch.
Raheem throws a series of punches but Jucci moves out of range.
Raheem misses with a few strikes there.
Raheem is looking to chop away at Jucci's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raheem throws a leg kick
and Jucci counters with a head kick. That will keep Raheem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jucci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jucci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jucci walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raheem.
Raheem throws a head kick that misses
and Jucci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jucci cracks the inside of Raheem's front leg.
Raheem throws a low kick but Jucci moves out of range easily.
Raheem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jucci counters with a nice uppercut.
Jucci scores with the left hand. Raheem knows he should have avoided that one.
Jucci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raheem.
Jucci cracks Raheem with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Raheem falls to his knees and Jucci doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunks Jucci!
Hunks Jucci is the new heavyweight champion!
Hunks Jucci very nearly forgot to thank //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Abdul Raheem spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn man, what a crowd. I'm so sorry I let you guys down. He's an amazing fighter and I gave him too much respect in the fight. I'll come back 100% next time and I'll be back for the belt. Thanks guys.'.
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