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BFE: Bloodsport XXIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haiyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd Haiyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Haiyes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that McGuire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Haiyes.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haiyes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire drives through with a takedown into Haiyes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGuire won't allow Haiyes to get back to his feet.
McGuire distracts Haiyes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
Haiyes 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.
Haiyes keeps trying to improve his position.
Haiyes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuire preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haiyes wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGuire cracks Haiyes with a solid left hand.
Haiyes is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Haiyes wants to get back to his feet but McGuire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haiyes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGuire cracks Haiyes with a solid left hand.
McGuire stops Haiyes from standing up.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haiyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haiyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haiyes controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is working Haiyes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGuire postures up and lands a big shot to Haiyes's brow.
Haiyes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haiyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haiyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haiyes's head.
McGuire postures up.
Haiyes is looking to stand up but McGuire isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuire keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haiyes's head.
Haiyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haiyes, not yet.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haiyes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haiyes wants to sweep here but McGuire controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is pushing down on Haiyes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haiyes is fighting to maintain full guard but McGuire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haiyes tries to kick McGuire off but McGuire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Haiyes looks winded!
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGuire is keen to just control but Haiyes is a slippery customer.
Haiyes tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGuire is thwarting Haiyes's attempts to control the position.
Haiyes is trying to stand.
McGuire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haiyes is trying is best to control the position here.
McGuire trying to mount his opponent but Haiyes defends it.
McGuire trying to control the action but Haiyes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is pressing down on Haiyes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haiyes is holding on for now.
Haiyes is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.
Haiyes taking some punishment here, with McGuire in his half guard.
McGuire drops an elbow to the side of Haiyes's head.
Haiyes wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from McGuire there.
Haiyes is looking to escape.
Haiyes won't allow McGuire to pass to mount.
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haiyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuire.
McGuire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGuire missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGuire working over Haiyes with some ground and pound. Haiyes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haiyes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Haiyes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Haiyes is striking well from the back but McGuire escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
McGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGuire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haiyes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haiyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haiyes preventing the sweep.
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haiyes is aware though and is defending well.
Haiyes wants to stand and escape but instead McGuire has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haiyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haiyes tries to bench press McGuire off him but McGuire keeps the position.
McGuire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haiyes pushes McGuire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McGuire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Haiyes is breathing heavily.
McGuire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Haiyes is trying to improve his position.
McGuire trying to control the position but Haiyes is working away.
Haiyes wants to get back to his feet.
Haiyes is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGuire connects with a decent elbow.
McGuire working the head with strikes.
Haiyes is pushing McGuire's head away, looking to escape. McGuire manages to hold on to the position though.
McGuire scores with punches from side control.
McGuire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGuire lands some shots froms side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haiyes can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a nice forearm strike.
Patrick McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks McGuire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McGuire prefers to stall for the moment though.
McGuire cracks Haiyes with a big right hand but Haiyes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Haiyes wants to control but McGuire postures up.
Haiyes is trying to get back to his feet.
McGuire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGuire working the head and body with strikes.
Haiyes taking a bit of punishment here - McGuire scoring with strikes.
McGuire takes a little break here. Haiyes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McGuire is chipping away with strikes.
Haiyes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haiyes some visible discomfort.
Haiyes is still in real trouble! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on McGuire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McGuire wants to control but Haiyes is keeping him busy.
Haiyes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks Haiyes with a big right hand but Haiyes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Haiyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGuire lands a few punches from side control.
Haiyes seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire working the ground and pound.
McGuire in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Haiyes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McGuire turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick McGuire!
Patrick McGuire took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otis Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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157 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otis Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jenkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lawler!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jenkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawler tries to improve position but can't.
Jenkins wants to control but Lawler is keeping him busy.
Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lawler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawler is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler stops Jenkins from passing to mount.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawler, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawler, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins tries to move to mount but Lawler blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Lawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jenkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenkins is looking to take a break and control but Lawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawler, who protects the arm well.
Jenkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jenkins throws an elbow but Lawler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jenkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawler is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lawler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jenkins has hold of Lawler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lawler seems comfortable defending it but Jenkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lawler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lawler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jenkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otis Jenkins!
A less than humble Otis Jenkins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Maximus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Time Is Running Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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147 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus jabs Benton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maximus throws a right hand that Benton ducks under and follows up with a left that Benton also avoids with ease.
Maximus defending well as Benton loads up on a big left hand.
Benton moves into the clinch.
Benton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Benton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Benton works on Maximus's body with a couple of short punches.
Benton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Benton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Benton.
Benton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
Benton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus wants to break free but Benton has control.
Benton keeps control of Maximus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maximus has had enough of the clinch but Benton keeps him there for the moment.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benton scores with a hook to the body.
Benton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maximus's elbow.
Benton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maximus is trying to keep an underhook but Benton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Benton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maximus tries to roll over but Benton keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benton wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Benton connects with a couple of short punches.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
Benton trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bernard Benton.
Benton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maximus throws out the jab.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Maximus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benton.
Maximus's coach down at Full Affliction Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maximus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maximus misses with a double jab
and Benton counters with a head kick. That will keep Maximus thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Benton thows a body shot but no joy.
Maximus misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maximus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benton counters with a left to the body.
Benton misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Benton.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus. Those never looked like landing.
Benton dips to his left and cracks Maximus with an uppercut!
Maximus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maximus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton drives through and clinches with Maximus against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benton struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Benton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Benton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benton jabs Maximus right on the nose. Maximus blinks but takes it well.
Maximus misses with a double jab.
Benton clinches up against the cage.
Benton landing knees to the body.
Benton scores with a shoulder strike.
Benton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benton throws a head punch that misses.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benton.
A frustrated look appears on Maximus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton has Maximus pressed against the cage, preventing Maximus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Benton.
Benton struggles to land a body shot inside as Maximus controls his hands.
Benton lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Benton.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benton.
Benton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Benton.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Maximus.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but Benton is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands with a short shot to the head.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maximus backwards.
Benton missing with knees to the body.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Maximus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. Benton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
TJ Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maximus is rocked!
Benton looks to throw the jab but Maximus is out of range.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Benton finish him?
Maximus defending well as Benton loads up on a big left hand.
Benton looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Benton backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Maximus's temple! It sends Maximus violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Benton celebrates and the doctors try to help Maximus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Bernard Benton!
After the big win, Bernard Benton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jobber's entrance music is WANTED D.O.A.. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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157 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse James Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws a head kick but Jobber moves out of range.
Nunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Nunes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jobber was covering up waiting for the punch and Nunes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jobber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jobber has his feet on Nunes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jobber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from Nunes. Those never looked like landing.
Jobber tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Jobber lands a nice shot to the body.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber has managed to clinch.
Jobber digs a right hand underneath Nunes's ribcage. Nunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jobber lands an elbow inside that Nunes shrugs off.
Jobber tries to land knees in the clinch but Nunes avoids the damage to the body.
Jobber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jobber throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Jobber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nunes dives in and grabs Jobber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jobber pushes down on Nunes's head and hops out.
Nunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jobber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nunes somewhat.
Nunes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jobber instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Diego Nunes has been cut.
Jobber breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes misses with a two punch combination.
Jobber moves into range and clinches up with Nunes.
Jobber lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jobber.
Jobber prevents the takedown attempt.
Jesse James Jobber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Nunes.
Nunes looks winded!
Nunes fails to pull guard.
Jobber is working Nunes over against the cage.
Jobber manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Jobber moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Nunes! Jobber continues to tee off on Nunes, landing with a left and a right! Jobber connects with a right hand that leaves Nunes sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Jobber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse James Jobber!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesse James Jobber thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Diego Nunes had this to say: 'i decided not to re sign with Bfc. because i lost to jeremy henderson and sync fowler, and jesse james won against both and for somehow i had to fight him...eehhm okay?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Chunqiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Bjorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chunqiao comes to the cage accompanied by You Can't Be Friends With Everyone by MAKE OUT. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
150 lbs
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154 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhang Chunqiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ragnar Bjorn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunqiao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bjorn is looking to clinch.
Bjorn tries to clinch up.
Chunqiao closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bjorn is looking to escape.
Chunqiao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bjorn sees it coming and defends easily.
Chunqiao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bjorn tries to kick Chunqiao off but Chunqiao keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunqiao is stalling here. Bjorn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chunqiao seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bjorn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Chunqiao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chunqiao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjorn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunqiao wants to improve his position but Bjorn is controlling well.
Bjorn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bjorn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bjorn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chunqiao controls his leg.
Chunqiao is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjorn wants to stand but Chunqiao has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chunqiao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chunqiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chunqiao trying to hold on to Bjorn's head to control him but Bjorn postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunqiao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjorn tries to clinch but Chunqiao moves out of range.
Bjorn tries to clinch up.
Bjorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ragnar Bjorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chunqiao.
Bjorn misses with a head kick.
Chunqiao connects with a looping right hand.
Chunqiao scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bjorn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chunqiao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bjorn is not content to let Chunqiao control the position.
Bjorn is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunqiao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chunqiao is looking to take a break and control but Bjorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chunqiao tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Chunqiao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bjorn gets a clinch.
Bjorn's coach down at 11th Planet Fitness ($100/wk) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bjorn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjorn missing with knees to the body.
Bjorn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chunqiao jumps guard but Bjorn stands there with Chunqiao around his waist. Chunqiao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bjorn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chunqiao is defending well for now.
Bjorn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chunqiao avoiding damage as Bjorn throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Bjorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunqiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chunqiao tries to break free but Bjorn pushes him back against the cage.
Bjorn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjorn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chunqiao is keeping busy.
Chunqiao goes for a takedown attempt but Bjorn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zhang Chunqiao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bjorn moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chunqiao is trying to pull guard but Bjorn has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Chunqiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjorn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chunqiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjorn won't allow it.
Bjorn looking to throw knees to the head but Chunqiao is blocking nicely.
Chunqiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bjorn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bjorn stalls.
Bjorn landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chunqiao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bjorn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bjorn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chunqiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjorn misses with an elbow strike.
Bjorn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bjorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chunqiao.
Chunqiao can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chunqiao.
Bjorn stalling the fight.
Chunqiao is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjorn has double underhooks.
Bjorn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bjorn.
Chunqiao working hard to break the clinch.
Chunqiao has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bjorn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chunqiao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bjorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Bjorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Bjorn is looking to clinch but Chunqiao is avoiding it.
Ragnar Bjorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chunqiao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bjorn tries to clinch up.
Bjorn tries to sprawl but Chunqiao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chunqiao wants to pass the guard but Bjorn is defending well.
Chunqiao prevents Bjorn from standing back up.
Bjorn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Chunqiao is working for a kimura but Bjorn is defending it quite comfortably.
Chunqiao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunqiao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bjorn sees it coming and defends easily.
Chunqiao wants to pass to mount but Bjorn is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chunqiao looking for a submission but Bjorn manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Chunqiao trying to control but Bjorn is working from the bottom.
Chunqiao pushing down on Bjorn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjorn wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunqiao is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bjorn still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bjorn has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Zhang Chunqiao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bjorn tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chunqiao looking for a sweep but Bjorn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chunqiao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chunqiao tries to lock up and control but Bjorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bjorn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjorn scoring with strikes but Chunqiao is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunqiao working to try and regain half guard.
Chunqiao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chunqiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjorn prevents Chunqiao from improving his position.
Bjorn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bjorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chunqiao's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chunqiao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bjorn is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zhang Chunqiao.
I think Chunqiao 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Chunqiao!
Zhang Chunqiao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sync Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Mandrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandrill has chosen Luigi's song as his entrance music. Sync Fowler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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27
165 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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25
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
15 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ludwig Mandrill!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandrill sprawls well. Mandrill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fowler gets slowly back to his feet.
Fowler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fowler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandrill swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sync Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fowler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandrill.
Mandrill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mandrill wants it to stay on the feet.
Fowler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mandrill!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mandrill gets back to half guard.
Mandrill is refusing to be controlled, as Fowler sits in half guard.
Mandrill tries to get to full guard but Fowler has control of the leg.
Fowler is trying to work for a kimura but Mandrill is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mandrill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fowler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler seems to be working for a kimura but Mandrill defends the submission attempt.
Mandrill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fowler is working away from the top position though.
Fowler is looking to advance position but Mandrill won't allow it.
Fowler is looking for a kimura here.
Mandrill is defending against the submission attempts here by Fowler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandrill is looking to improve his position.
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 trying to control the action but Mandrill is working from the bottom.
Fowler wants to work for an arm triangle but Mandrill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fowler in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mandrill tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fowler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sync Fowler!
A very excited looking Sync Fowler rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Ludwig Mandrill was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, I'm calling it quit. This was the last fight to my contract, and I've been struggling a lot lately. Should have joined MMA at a younger age, I'm just too old to learn anything now. Thanks to BFE for everything!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusty Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France comes to the cage accompanied by bring me to life. Dusty Adamek will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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153 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek throws a hook but France blocks it.
Adamek misses with a body kick.
France throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adamek tries to clinch but France moves out of range.
Adamek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adamek misses with a series of wild punches.
France thows a left - swing and a miss!
France drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
France loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
France not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adamek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
France has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adamek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
France postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France is pushing down on Adamek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adamek is fighting to maintain full guard but France has managed to sneak the leg through.
France is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adamek sees it coming and defends easily.
France not doing much here.
France is looking to advance position but Adamek won't allow it.
France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
France is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Adamek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with France. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France wants to control the pace but Adamek is squirming around nicely.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
France throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
France thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
France throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
France can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adamek is looking to escape.
France misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
France throws a sloppy strike and Adamek uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Adamek has ended up in France's guard.
Adamek throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adamek is working France over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
France has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Adamek should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, France has tightened it up now! Adamek should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darwin France!
Darwin France 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kassidy Cullen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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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
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassidy Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wollsey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wollsey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cullen throws a hook but Wollsey blocks it.
Wollsey misses with a lunging right hand
and Cullen counters with a right hand to the body.
Cullen misses with a leg kick.
Wollsey connects with an inside leg kick.
Cullen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Wollsey blocks the low kick.
Wollsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen throws a leg kick but Wollsey checks it.
Cullen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cullen drives through with a takedown into Wollsey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wollsey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cullen's guard.
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!
Wollsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wollsey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey throws a sloppy strike and Cullen has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Wollsey is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cullen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kassidy Cullen!
Kassidy Cullen gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Jericho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho's entrance music is AR-Swift: Awesome God . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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168 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rey Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jericho.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Jericho in his half guard.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Henderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Jericho in his half guard.
Henderson is refusing to be controlled, as Jericho sits in half guard.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Jericho perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jericho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jericho is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jericho is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jericho.
Jericho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jericho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Jericho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jericho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jericho lands a nice short elbow.
Jericho is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
Henderson taking some punishment here, with Jericho in his half guard.
Jericho is looking to advance position but Henderson won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jericho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henderson wants to control but Jericho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henderson won't allow Jericho to pass to mount.
Jericho wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Jericho there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Henderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Henderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jericho is aware though and is defending well.
Jericho connects with a couple of short punches.
Jericho distracts Henderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jericho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jericho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jericho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho stands up over Henderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jericho cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Jericho working some strikes from top position.
Jericho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jericho working some strikes from top position.
Henderson is rocked!
Jericho postures up and lands a big shot to Henderson's brow.
Henderson is still in real trouble! Can Jericho finish him?
Jericho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jericho gets to his feet and stands over Henderson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Henderson felt that one! Jericho unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Henderson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Jericho!
Rey Jericho took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aquiles Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aquiles Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sick Puppy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergasmarchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puppy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Bergasmarchi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bergasmarchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puppy throws a wild body kick that Bergasmarchi sees coming a mile off.
The crowd cheers as Bergasmarchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puppy doesn't seem phased though.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puppy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Puppy dips to his left and cracks Bergasmarchi with an uppercut!
Puppy connects with a right hand. Bergasmarchi shakes it off.
Bergasmarchi tries for a takedown but Puppy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Puppy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergasmarchi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Puppy circles away.
Bergasmarchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aquiles Bergasmarchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergasmarchi misses with a hook
and Puppy counters with a low kick, right behind Bergasmarchi 's knee.
Puppy misses with a straight right.
Puppy connects with a jab.
Bergasmarchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheers as Puppy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bergasmarchi doesn't seem phased though.
Bergasmarchi is rocked!
Bergasmarchi moves away from the strike by Puppy.
Oh Bergasmarchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bergasmarchi tries to get into range but Puppy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bergasmarchi! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Puppy scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sick Puppy!
Sick Puppy is the new lightweight champion!
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