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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Royale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale throws a head kick but Materson moves out of range.
Materson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Royale to the ground. Materson is now in Royale's guard.
Materson stands up over Royale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Royale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson wants to pass the guard but Royale is keeping the position.
Materson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Materson is looking to stand up but Royale won't let him.
Royale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Materson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Royale is keeping the position for now.
Materson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Royale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Materson wants to control from the top but Royale keeps moving.
Materson throws a strike but Royale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Materson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Royale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Royale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Royale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale advances position into side control!
Royale working away.
Royale goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Materson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Royale's guard! Nice work there by Materson!
Materson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Materson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Royale is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale can't keep his opponent in guard - Materson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Materson winds up and cracks Royale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Materson is looking to advance position but Royale won't allow it.
Materson looks to land a strike but Royale avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Materson connects with a couple of short punches.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Royale wants to stand up but Materson is controlling him.
Royale is breathing heavily.
Materson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson gets to his feet - Royale follows without any prompting.
Materson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Royale.
Royale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Materson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Royale gets underhooks to prevent Materson's takedown attempt.
Materson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materson wants to take the fight to the mat but Royale manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Randy Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Materson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Royale has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Materson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Royale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materson goes for a double leg but Royale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Royale continues to drive forward.
Materson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
Randy Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Royale's waist but Royale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Materson off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materson.
Materson darts in looking for a takedown but Royale gets double underhooks and turns Materson into the cage.
Randy Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Royale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Royale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Materson.
Materson keeps control of Royale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Materson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Royale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Materson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Royale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Materson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Royale is trying to stand up here but Materson is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson misses with a head shot. Royale uses the momentum to regain guard.
Materson is looking to work some ground and pound but Royale has wrist control.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Royale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Materson trying to control but Royale is working from the bottom.
Royale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Royale is keeping the position for now.
Materson postures up and lands a big shot to Royale's brow.
Materson 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.
Materson postures up and lands a big shot to Royale's brow.
Materson throws an elbow that misses. Royale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Materson's guard. Nice move by Royale!
Materson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Materson manages to end up in side control.
Materson working the body and head with strikes.
Materson with the ground and pound but Royale regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Royale is not content to let Materson control the position.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Materson stops Royale from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale won't allow Materson to pass to mount.
Materson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Royale is just riding it out for now. Materson eventually gives up the hold.
Materson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson is nestled in close to Royale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Materson wants to free his trapped foot but Royale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Materson works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Royale fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Royale.
Royale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Materson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Royale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Royale.
Materson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Royale to the mat! Royale manages to get full guard.
Materson postures up in Royale's guard and throws a big left but Royale blocks it.
Materson throwing strikes but missing.
Materson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson postures up in Royale's guard and throws a big left but Royale blocks it.
Materson passes Royale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Materson wants to pass to mount but Royale is defending the position.
Materson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Materson working Royale over with strikes.
Materson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Royale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Materson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Materson is working for a kimura but Royale is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Materson thows a huge punch but Royale dodges it nicely.
Materson trying to control from half guard but Royale is working away.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Royale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Royale pushes Materson off looking to stand but Materson dives back in and keeps control.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Royale's head.
Materson thows a huge punch but Royale dodges it nicely.
Materson winds up and cracks Royale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Materson wants to pass the guard but Royale is defending well.
Materson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
Randy Royale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Materson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Materson wants to pass to mount but Royale is defending the position.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Royale's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Materson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Materson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Materson!
Mike Materson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mike Materson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Frosell (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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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Excellent 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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Frosell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frosell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzales.
A head kick misses from Frosell.
Gonzales feints and as Frosell raises his hands in defense, Gonzales changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frosell pulls Gonzales in to control the position.
Gonzales really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzales throws a strike but Frosell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales controls Frosell momentarily but Frosell frees himself.
Frosell stands up from Gonzales's guard - Frosell perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Frosell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frosell throws a low kick but Gonzales moves out of range easily.
Frosell shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frosell shoots in looking for a takedown but Gonzales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frosell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shawn Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Frosell.
Gonzales lands with a cross.
Frosell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice sprawl there from Frosell as Gonzales shoots in.
Frosell moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frosell darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets double underhooks and turns Frosell into the cage.
Gonzales can't get the takedown.
Frosell tries to break the clinch but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
Frosell fails to land the takedown.
Frosell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Gonzales as Frosell shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Gonzales as Frosell shoots in.
Gonzales closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frosell's guard.
Frosell 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.
Gonzales throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frosell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gonzales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzales stands up over Frosell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frosell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frosell looking for a sweep. Not yet Frosell, not yet.
Frosell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzales's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzales is in close to Frosell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frosell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Frosell keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frosell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frosell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frosell wants to sweep but no luck.
Frosell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzales defends well.
Frosell has his foot on Gonzales's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzales works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzales content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzales wants to control from the top but Frosell keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales throwing strikes from guard but Frosell blocks nicely.
Frosell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzales.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Gonzales dominated that round.
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.
Frosell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonzales counters with a three punch combo that has Frosell backing up. Frosell nods at Gonzales to acknowledge the strikes.
Frosell ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Frosell tries to score with a low kick but Gonzales moves his leg out of the way.
Frosell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to avoid it but Frosell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonzales to the ground. Gonzales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frosell doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Frosell slips a jab from Gonzales.
Gonzales tries for a takedown but Frosell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gonzales here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gonzales shoots in and gets a takedown into Frosell's guard.
Gonzales postures up in Frosell's guard and throws a big left but Frosell blocks it.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Frosell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzales is looking to work some ground and pound but Frosell has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frosell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gonzales manages to pull guard.
Frosell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frosell is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzales has wrist control.
Frosell trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tobias Frosell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gonzales tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Frosell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frosell fails with a takedown attempt.
Shawn Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Frosell.
Gonzales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frosell.
Gonzales darts in looking for a takedown but Frosell gets double underhooks and turns Gonzales into the cage.
Gonzales fails to pull guard.
Frosell misses with the head strike.
Gonzales looking for a takedown.
Frosell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to take the fight to the mat but Frosell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frosell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frosell looking for a takedown.
Frosell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frosell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frosell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gonzales jumps guard and drags Frosell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frosell wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Gonzales pulls Frosell in close to his closed guard and prevents Frosell from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frosell gets to his feet - Gonzales follows without any prompting.
Frosell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzales counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frosell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frosell tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Gonzales dominated that second round.
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!
Frosell moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Frosell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gonzales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frosell did well to prevent Gonzales getting side control.
Frosell tries to kick Gonzales off but Gonzales keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gonzales trying to control the action but Frosell is working from the bottom.
Gonzales lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gonzales tries to pass the half guard into mount. Frosell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonzales gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Frosell moves out of range.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frosell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Frosell sprawls well.
Frosell throws a head kick that misses.
Shawn Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Frosell.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frosell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gonzales's calf.
Gonzales fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales swats away the attempt to clinch by Frosell.
Frosell misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frosell is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
Frosell wants to clinch
and Frosell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzales is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frosell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonzales defends it nicely.
Gonzales has a takedown stuffed.
Frosell lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frosell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shawn Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frosell enables Gonzales to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frosell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gonzales throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frosell is on top in guard.
Shawn Gonzales overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frosell wants to get up but he can't break Gonzales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Frosell looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Frosell from controlling successfully.
Frosell wanted to stand there but Gonzales had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frosell trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Tobias Frosell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzales.
Gonzales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frosell pinned against the cage. Frosell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Frosell with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tobias Frosell.
I think Gonzales 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Gonzales!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janek Smok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
160 lbs
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153 lbs
18 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janek Smok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smok has a takedown stuffed.
Smok fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smok.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janek Smok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smok tries to sprawl but Lashley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Lashley there.
Smok is looking to control Lashley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smok avoid being mounted?
Lashley working over Smok with some ground and pound. Smok looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smok moves into full guard.
Lashley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lashley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lashley looking to pass the guard.
Lashley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lashley won't allow Smok to sweep him here.
Smok is trying to control the position but Lashley postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley stopping the sweep attempt from Smok.
Smok really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lashley landing with the ground and pound.
Smok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lashley postures up in Smok's guard and throws a big left but Smok blocks it.
Smok 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.
Smok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lashley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lashley rolls with it to try and escape but Smok cranks on the arm and Lashley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janek Smok!
A very excited looking Janek Smok made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velazquez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Since the Flood- kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Beaumont McHale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beaumont McHale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kain Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Velazquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velazquez scores with the left hand. McHale knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Beaumont McHale has been cut.
Velazquez connects with a single shot there.
Velazquez lands a jab to the head.
McHale looks for the body kick but Velazquez saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Velazquez!
McHale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velazquez can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McHale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velazquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McHale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velazquez missing with a left hand there. McHale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McHale misses with a body shot.
Velazquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McHale slips a jab from Velazquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez connects with an inside leg kick.
McHale avoids the body shot from Velazquez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Velazquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McHale misses with a body shot.
Velazquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Velazquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping McHale under the eye.
Kain Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velazquez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from McHale. Those never looked like landing.
Kain Velazquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velazquez connects with a body shot.
Velazquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles McHale. McHale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McHale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHale ducks under a wild hook from Velazquez.
A telegraphed right hand from Velazquez misses the target.
Velazquez slips a jab from McHale.
Velazquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McHale throws a nice looking combination but Velazquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Velazquez. That snapped McHale's head back.
McHale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velazquez.
Velazquez punishes McHale's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Velazquez.
Velazquez jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McHale is rocked!
Velazquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh McHale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velazquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McHale seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Velazquez misses the target.
McHale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velazquez.
Velazquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Velazquez pounces like a tiger and cracks McHale with a vicious hook! McHale is down but not out! Velazquez follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kain Velazquez!
Our winner, Kain Velazquez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aloe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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28
140 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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26
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Aloe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Jay Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a right hand that Aloe ducks under and follows up with a left that Aloe also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Aloe avoids nicely.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Aloe backs away looking to recover.
Aloe wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aloe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aloe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aloe throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aloe is looking for a sweep.
Aloe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aloe down.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aloe, who protects the arm well.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aloe, who protects the arm well.
Jackson lands an elbow.
Jackson grinds an elbow into Aloe's temple.
Jackson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Aloe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Aloe tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson wants to control but Aloe is keeping him busy.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aloe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Aloe!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloe prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson kicks Aloe off and gets to his feet.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aloe on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aloe. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aloe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aloe to the mat! Aloe manages to get full guard.
Aloe is controlling Jackson's posture.
Jackson works over Aloe with some ground and pound from guard.
Aloe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson has his feet on Aloe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloe takes one to the chin there.
Aloe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson stuns Aloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aloe doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aloe back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Aloe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aloe is rocked!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Aloe darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aloe closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aloe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aloe has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aloe is keeping busy.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jay Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aloe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloe is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
Jackson is keen to just control but Aloe is a slippery customer.
Aloe missing with punches from the bottom.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Aloe is defending the position.
Aloe is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson working Aloe over with strikes.
Jackson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aloe defend it? Jackson steps over the head and cranks it - Aloe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Jackson!
After the fight, Jay Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. Shane Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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31
255 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
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34
262 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shawn Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shane Jackson sprawls well. Shane Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shawn Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane Jackson tries to clinch up but Shawn Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Shawn Jackson with a poor takedown
and Shane Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shane Jackson.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shane Jackson tries to stand but Shawn Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shawn Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shawn Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Shane Jackson looking for a takedown.
Shawn Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shane Jackson throws a series of punches but Shawn Jackson moves out of range.
Shane Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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!
Shane Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Shawn Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shane Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shawn Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Shane Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shawn Jackson pushes Shane Jackson off looking to stand but Shane Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Shawn Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shawn Jackson wants to stand and escape but Shane Jackson is having none of it.
Shane Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shawn Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shane Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shane Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Shawn Jackson blocks nicely.
Shane Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shane Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Shawn Jackson blocks nicely.
Shawn Jackson is working an open guard so Shane Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Shawn Jackson misses.
Shane Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shawn Jackson is fending him off so far but Shane Jackson persists. Nope, Shawn Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Shawn Jackson shoots in but Shane Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shane Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shane Jackson wants to control from the top but Shawn Jackson keeps moving.
Shane Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Shawn Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shawn Jackson is in guard.
Shawn Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Shane Jackson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shane Jackson wants to stand up but Shawn Jackson is controlling him.
Shawn Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Shawn Jackson misses with a head shot. Shane Jackson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shawn Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shane Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn Jackson 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.
Shawn Jackson advances to half guard.
Shane Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Shawn Jackson.
Shawn Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shane Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shawn Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shane Jackson tries to clinch up.
Shawn Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shawn Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shawn Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Shane Jackson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Shane Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Shawn Jackson looking for the RNC.
Shane Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn Jackson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Shane Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Shawn Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, Shane Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shawn Jackson scores with strikes from the back.
It looks like Shane Jackson has been cut.
Shane Jackson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Shane Jackson is keeping busy.
Shawn Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shane Jackson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shane Jackson for a finish.
The referee is taking a good look at Shane Jackson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Shawn Jackson!
That has opened up Shane Jackson's cut even more.
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!
Shane Jackson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shane Jackson holding both Shawn Jackson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Shawn Jackson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Shane Jackson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shawn Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shane Jackson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The cut above Shane Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shane Jackson trying to get back to his feet but Shawn Jackson is in full control for now.
Shawn Jackson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Shane Jackson with him. Shane Jackson is trying to defend but Shawn Jackson has an arm under the chin now! Shane Jackson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn Jackson!
Shawn Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Phone Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. t.i and ludacris-wish you would kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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32
300 lbs
29 - 22 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Phone Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five thows a body shot but no joy.
Five throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Five falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Five. Those never looked like landing.
Drone slips under a jab from Five.
Five throws a series of punches but Drone avoids them all with ease.
Five swinging wildly here.
Five throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drone.
Five is breathing heavily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drone drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Drone seems to have locked his on tight now - Five screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Drone, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyson Drone!
In his post fight interview, Tyson Drone 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes to the cage accompanied by Calm Like A Bomb- Rage Against The Machine. Jonny Dime will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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32
186 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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28
181 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darrell Quaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Dime!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaid tries to clinch but Dime is having none of it.
Jonny Dime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dime misses with a series of wild punches.
Quaid has managed to clinch.
Dime is trying to push Quaid away but Quaid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Quaid trying to control the position but instead, Dime has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quaid into the cage.
Quaid manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dime jumps guard but Quaid stands there with Dime around his waist. Dime gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Quaid - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darrell Quaid.
Quaid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dime fails to land with a series of punches.
Dime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Quaid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quaid takes the fight into the clinch.
Quaid is looking to break free of the clinch but Dime has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Quaid.
Quaid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dime's elbow.
Dime wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dime is trying to push Quaid away but Quaid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quaid has Dime pressed against the cage, preventing Dime from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid pressing his opponent against the cage.
Quaid gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darrell Quaid.
A punch combination from Dime misses.
Dime attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Quaid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dime.
Dime on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quaid. Quaid obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dime misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Quaid tenderised Dime's leg. Dime is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quaid misses with a looping left.
Dime scores with a three punch combo!
Quaid sizes up Dime with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quaid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dime.
Quaid lands an overhand right.
Dime throws a combination. Quaid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dime tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quaid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quaid moves into the clinch.
Quaid manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Quaid seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dime manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid passes Dime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dime is looking to improve his position.
Dime trying to control but Quaid postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quaid prevents Dime from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Quaid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Quaid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quaid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dime's sensitive parts.
Quaid lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dime. Those never looked like landing.
Dime looks for a takedown but Quaid sprawls well.
Quaid is looking to slow Dime down with leg kicks.
Quaid dodges the punch combination from Dime.
Dime misses with a head kick.
Dime walks into a stiff left hand from Quaid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dime was well out of range. Poor timing from Quaid.
Dime throws a lazy head kick
and Quaid counters with a big right hand! Oh Dime is in trouble here! Quaid follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Quaid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Trance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Trance will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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169 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Trance!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trance moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Trance throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brown finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Trance. Those never looked like landing.
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Trance's guard.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Brown seems to have locked his on tight now - Trance screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Brown, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bobby Brown!
Bobby Brown made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight (Everything 7$) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Savea!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews has his takedown stuffed
and Savea counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Savea has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Savea stops a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savea is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Savea circles away.
Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savea counters with a crisp one two that drops Matthews! Savea thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Matthews to his feet! Matthews is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savea moves into the clinch.
Savea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Savea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savea looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matthews has picked Savea up - he's going for a ride! Matthews dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Savea tries to kick Matthews off but Matthews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is nestled in close to Savea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matthews is looking for a kimura but Savea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matthews to get the leverage.
Savea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matthews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matthews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matthews seems to be working for a kimura but Savea defends the submission attempt.
Matthews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savea defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews winds up and cracks Savea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matthews sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savea defending well though.
Savea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savea is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matthews with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savea tries to get to full guard but Matthews has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
Savea looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Matthews seems content to control.
Matthews working over Savea with some ground and pound. Savea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Savea defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but Savea defending well.
Savea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
Matthews 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.
Matthews not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matthews winds up and cracks Savea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matthews is working for a kimura here but Savea manages to reverse the position and he's now in Matthews's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matthews is proving hard to escape from.
Savea wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Savea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savea gets caught flat footed, as Matthews shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matthews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthews stops Savea from standing up.
Matthews stands up from Savea's guard - Matthews perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good shot there by Savea.
Matthews checks a low kick from Savea.
Matthews clinches up with Savea and pushes him back against the cage.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Savea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matthews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews jumps guard but Savea turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samson Savea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Savea is defending well.
Savea tries to kick Matthews off but Matthews keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Savea is refusing to be controlled, as Matthews sits in half guard.
Savea looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews trying to mount his opponent but Savea defends it.
Max Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matthews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matthews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matthews lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews wants to control but Savea is keeping him busy.
Matthews is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Savea as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matthews throws a strike but Savea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Savea is looking to pass into half guard but Matthews pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Matthews is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savea keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savea's head.
Matthews throws a big elbow that misses.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matthews pushing down on Savea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savea is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Matthews dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matthews scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savea in his tracks.
Savea misses with a head kick.
Savea drives through and clinches with Matthews against the cage.
Savea wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthews won't allow it.
Savea lands with a left to the head.
Matthews looking for a takedown.
Savea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Matthews tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savea just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matthews has clasped his hands together around Savea's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Matthews lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews throws a strike aimed at the side of Savea's head but Savea avoids it well.
Savea is trying to get back to his feet.
Savea taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Savea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savea wants to get back to his feet but Matthews drags him back down.
Savea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthews laying and praying for a moment but Savea takes advantage and regains half guard.
Matthews throwing shots but Savea is blocking nicely.
Matthews keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savea wants to get back to his feet.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savea keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Savea has recovered full guard.
Savea keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
Matthews looking to sit in guard and control but Savea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savea trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Matthews has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Savea off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Max Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savea quickly recovers to half guard.
Matthews is looking for a kimura but Savea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matthews to get the leverage.
Matthews passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savea!
Matthews tries to control but Savea wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savea blocking the ground and pound.
Savea squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Matthews unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savea is squirming around, avoiding Matthews's attempts to control the action.
Matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews lands a big shot there that rocks Savea but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Savea is rocked!
Matthews is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Savea is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Matthews!
Max Matthews retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Max Matthews, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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