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BFE WednesdayWars 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Black Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haiyes (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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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Black Scholes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Haiyes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haiyes throws a sloppy head kick and Black Scholes moves out of range easily.
Haiyes tries to clinch but Black Scholes moves out of range.
Haiyes wants to clinch.
Black Scholes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Black Scholes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haiyes wants to control but Black Scholes postures up.
Haiyes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black Scholes is controlling him well.
Haiyes is trying to escape the position but Black Scholes is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haiyes parries the strikes from Black Scholes easily there. Black Scholes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haiyes to escape.
Haiyes is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Haiyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Haiyes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes keeps trying to improve his position.
Black Scholes controls the position from side control.
Black Scholes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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.
Black Scholes throws a strike aimed at the side of Haiyes's head but Haiyes avoids it well.
Haiyes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Black Scholes.
Haiyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is looking for a sweep.
Haiyes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Haiyes is not content to let Black Scholes control the position.
Black Scholes working the body and head with 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!
Haiyes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haiyes defending against the ground and pound.
Haiyes is trying to escape the position but Black Scholes is controlling the position.
Haiyes is trying to control Black Scholes's posture but Black Scholes avoids it.
Black Scholes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is not content to let Black Scholes control the position.
Black Scholes working the ground and pound.
Haiyes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black Scholes is controlling him well.
Haiyes is trying to improve his position.
Haiyes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Black Scholes happy to just control the position for now.
Black Scholes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Black Scholes takes a little break here. Haiyes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Black Scholes throws a strike aimed at the side of Haiyes's head but Haiyes avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes can't do much from the bottom here.
Black Scholes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black Scholes lands a nice forearm strike.
Black Scholes landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haiyes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Black Scholes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Haiyes is being controlled here.
Black Scholes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Haiyes wants to control but Black Scholes postures up.
Haiyes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Black Scholes prevents Haiyes from improving his position.
Haiyes trying to control but Black Scholes postures up.
Black Scholes working over Haiyes with some ground and pound. Haiyes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black Scholes stops Haiyes from getting back to his feet.
Haiyes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Black Scholes stops Haiyes from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Black Scholes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black Scholes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haiyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black Scholes keeps the fight on the outside.
Haiyes throws a sloppy head kick
and Black Scholes counters with a takedown into side control.
Black Scholes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Black Scholes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haiyes wants to get back to his feet.
Haiyes keeps Black Scholes under control for a moment.
Haiyes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black Scholes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haiyes is trying to stand back up but Black Scholes is controlling him
Ground and pound from Black Scholes.
Black Scholes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Scholes trying to control the pace.
Haiyes is looking to control Black Scholes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haiyes avoid being mounted?
Black Scholes drops an elbow to the side of Haiyes's head.
Black Scholes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black Scholes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Black Scholes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haiyes has hold of Black Scholes's hands but Black Scholes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haiyes wants to control but Black Scholes passes into side.
Haiyes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Black Scholes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Black Scholes landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haiyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Scholes lands a couple of good shots and Haiyes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Haiyes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Haiyes hold on?! Black Scholes is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Haiyes tries to escape the position.
Black Scholes keeps control of the position easily here as Haiyes tries to buck him off.
Black Scholes scores with punches and elbows.
Black Scholes is working the ground and pound. Can Haiyes escape?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Black Scholes controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haiyes covers up after that shot from Black Scholes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Black Scholes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Haiyes is trying to remain composed but Black Scholes is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Haiyes tries to break free.
Black Scholes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haiyes looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes keeps control of the position easily here as Haiyes tries to buck him off.
Black Scholes has the hooks in. Haiyes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Black Scholes lands with a hammerfist to the side of Haiyes's head.
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!
Black Scholes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Haiyes turns into Black Scholes and is now in his guard.
Black Scholes controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Edward Black Scholes just wasn't active enough.
Haiyes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haiyes stuffs the takedown.
Haiyes looks to clinch
and Black Scholes counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Black Scholes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Black Scholes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haiyes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Black Scholes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haiyes is letting Black Scholes control him for a moment.
Haiyes is trying to get back to half guard.
Black Scholes controls the position.
Edward Black Scholes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haiyes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Black Scholes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Black Scholes working the head and body with strikes.
Black Scholes prevents Haiyes from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Black Scholes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Haiyes is pushing Black Scholes's head away, looking to escape. Black Scholes manages to hold on to the position though.
Haiyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haiyes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haiyes defending against the ground and pound.
Black Scholes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Haiyes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Haiyes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Black Scholes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haiyes some visible discomfort.
Haiyes bucks up and tries to throw Black Scholes off but instead Black Scholes has got his back!
Black Scholes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haiyes wants to escape the position.
Black Scholes punches Haiyes on the ear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes wants to get back to his feet.
Haiyes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Black Scholes.
Haiyes trying to get back to his feet but Black Scholes is in full control for now.
Black Scholes is punishing Haiyes with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black Scholes scores with punches and elbows.
Black Scholes punishes Haiyes with strikes from the back mount.
Black Scholes controlling the position well here. Haiyes rolled but Black Scholes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Haiyes holding both Black Scholes 's hands and preventing any damage.
Black Scholes lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Scholes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Haiyes up.
Black Scholes lands a shot to the body.
Black Scholes controls the position.
Haiyes trying to control the position but Black Scholes manages to sink in the hooks.
Black Scholes lands a shot to the body.
Black Scholes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haiyes can do to turn this around?
Haiyes just trying to survive but Black Scholes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Black Scholes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Black Scholes is punishing Haiyes with some ground and pound.
Haiyes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Black Scholes biding his time, controlling Haiyes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haiyes can't escape the position.
Edward Black Scholes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haiyes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Black Scholes.
Black Scholes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haiyes for as long as he can get away with.
Haiyes just trying to survive but Black Scholes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Black Scholes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Black Scholes controlling the positon.
Black Scholes scores with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haiyes trying to get back to his feet but Black Scholes is in full control for now.
Todd Haiyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haiyes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Black Scholes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black Scholes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Black Scholes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Boxhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipe Juana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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183 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Boxhorn!
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, Pipe Juana!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxhorn throws an off balance right hand
and Juana counters with a one-two to the body.
Juana tries to clinch up.
Juana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juana shoots in but Boxhorn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boxhorn keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boxhorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boxhorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juana under the eye.
Boxhorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juana fails with the takedown
enabling Boxhorn to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxhorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxhorn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juana backs up against the cage.
Boxhorn lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juana shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxhorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ian Boxhorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Juana.
Boxhorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxhorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juana moves to clinch but Boxhorn breaks away
so Boxhorn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boxhorn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxhorn postures up.
Boxhorn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Juana's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn wants to stand and escape but instead Juana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Juana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Juana controlling from side mount.
Juana stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juana tries to clinch but Boxhorn moves out of range.
Boxhorn digs a good hook to Juana's body.
Juana closes the distance and clinches up with Boxhorn, looking for a takedown. Juana pushes Boxhorn against the cage but Boxhorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juana fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxhorn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Juana won't allow Boxhorn to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Juana shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxhorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Juana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boxhorn pinned against the cage. Boxhorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juana shoots for a takedown but Boxhorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Boxhorn.
Boxhorn misses with a double jab.
Juana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ian Boxhorn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boxhorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boxhorn misses with a few strikes there.
Juana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxhorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juana misses with a takedown attempt
and Boxhorn counters with a two punch combo.
Juana tries to clinch there but Boxhorn circles away.
Juana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxhorn defends it nicely.
Boxhorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Juana counters with a good low kick that Boxhorn was not able to check.
Juana wants to clinch.
Juana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxhorn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ian Boxhorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Juana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boxhorn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boxhorn just misses with a punch to the body.
Juana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxhorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juana somewhat.
Boxhorn cracks Juana with an open hand slap.
Juana misses with a head kick.
Boxhorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Juana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxhorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxhorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juana counters with a body kick that stops Boxhorn in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn misses with the combination.
Boxhorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Juana.
Juana with a poor takedown
and Boxhorn counters with a single leg into guard. Juana didn't expect that.
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!
Juana has his foot on Boxhorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boxhorn works his way back into a safe position though.
Juana wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxhorn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Juana's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juana is on top in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Boxhorn'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.
Juana trying to control but Boxhorn is working from the bottom.
Boxhorn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxhorn tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pipe Juana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juana.
Juana has his takedown stuffed
and Boxhorn counters with a single leg into guard. Juana didn't expect that.
Juana is breathing heavily.
Boxhorn is looking to stand up but Juana won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn wants to stand and escape but instead Juana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Juana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ian Boxhorn just wasn't active enough.
Boxhorn throws a combination that misses
and Juana counters with a good low kick that Boxhorn was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Boxhorn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Juana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxhorn stuffs the takedown.
Juana lands a leg kick that knocks Boxhorn off balance momentarily.
Boxhorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Juana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juana.
Ian Boxhorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pipe Juana.
Juana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxhorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxhorn tries to bum rush Juana with a series of wild strikes but Juana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Boxhorn does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxhorn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxhorn clobbers Juana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juana.
Juana fails with the takedown
and Boxhorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Juana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Juana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boxhorn's efforts to push away.
Boxhorn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boxhorn is trying to break the clinch but Juana is controlling him.
Boxhorn tries to circle away but Juana has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ian Boxhorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxhorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boxhorn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juana trying to control the position but Boxhorn is working away.
Boxhorn is pushing Juana's head away, looking to escape. Juana manages to hold on to the position though.
Juana stands up and beckons Boxhorn 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!
Juana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxhorn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juana avoids the body shot from Boxhorn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxhorn. Juana does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juana.
Boxhorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Juana. Juana gets slowly back to his feet.
Juana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxhorn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxhorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Boxhorn does no damage.
Juana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxhorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boxhorn.
Boxhorn catches Juana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Juana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boxhorn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxhorn as he avoids it easily.
Pipe Juana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Juana. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Boxhorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxhorn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Boxhorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sly Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sly Guy!
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, Pascal Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy digs a good hook to Kraus's body.
Guy moves into the clinch.
Guy gets underhooks to prevent Kraus's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Kraus.
Kraus looking to slow down the pace here.
Kraus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kraus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sly Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Kraus.
Guy breaks the clinch.
A head kick lands from Guy that sends Kraus to the canvas. Kraus tries to scramble back to his feet but Guy brings him back down into side control.
Kraus is rocked!
It looks like Pascal Kraus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Guy decides to stand back up.
Kraus is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Kraus shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Guy closes the distance and pushes Kraus back into the cage.
Kraus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kraus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guy instigates a clinch.
Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guy throws a quick head kick that knocks Kraus silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Guy is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sly Guy!
A relieved looking Sly Guy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores comes into the arena with Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco blaring out of the sound system. Alex Holmes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
168 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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22
166 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flores!
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, Alex Holmes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Flores swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flores lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Flores closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holmes did well to prevent Flores getting side control.
Flores with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Flores is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Flores there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores working the head and body with strikes.
Flores works his foot free and advances to mount.
Holmes is in a horrible position here. Flores smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Holmes is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Holmes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Holmes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Flores!
Ric Flores decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Slim Thug - Welcome 2 Houston . Rude has chosen B.Y.O.B - System of a down as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28
184 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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31
179 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Rude!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santana's half guard.
Rude stops Santana from getting back to his feet.
Santana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've been hearing good reports from Santana'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.
Rude thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santana's head.
Rude seems to be looking for submissions.
Rude missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santana tries to kick Rude off but Rude keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rude with the ground and pound but Santana uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rude throws a big elbow that misses.
Rude throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely.
Santana has momentary wrist control but Rude slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in BigMouth Cabrons inform me that Rude has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana wants to stand but Rude is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude postures up and lands a big shot to Santana's brow.
Santana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rude on the ground.
Rude throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rude trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rude working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rude throws a big elbow that misses.
Rude postures up and lands a big shot to Santana's brow.
Santana wants to stand up but Rude is controlling him.
Santana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santana tries to get out of the position.
Santana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rude.
Rude stands up over Santana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rude engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rude trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rude is controlling him.
Rude connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Rude from controlling successfully.
Santana is looking to stand up but Rude isn't so interested in that idea.
Rude has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rude lands a couple of elbows.
Santana is rocked!
Rude trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Santana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rude working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santana's head.
Rude gets to his feet and stands over Santana, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Santana felt that one! Rude unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Santana from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Rude!
A very excited looking Rick Rude 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Jakobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Jakobs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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28
135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burer Mutant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Jakobs!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakobs misses with a hook. Mutant ducked under it nicely.
Mutant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mutant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jakobs.
Jakobs slips a jab from Mutant.
Jakobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mutant but Mutant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Mutant. Beautiful body shot.
Mutant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jakobs tries to keep at a distance but Mutant has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mutant.
Jakobs tries to break free but Mutant pushes him back against the cage.
Jakobs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jakobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mutant has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mutant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jakobs wants to break free but Mutant has control.
Mutant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jakobs backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Mutant.
Jakobs wants a takedown.
Burer Mutant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Jakobs.
Mutant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakobs backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mutant as the two fighters clinch.
Jakobs is trying to break free.
Mutant lands a hook that snaps the head of Jakobs backwards.
Mutant has Jakobs pressed against the cage, preventing Jakobs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mutant struggles to land a body shot inside as Jakobs controls his hands.
Jakobs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jakobs has had enough of the clinch but Mutant keeps him there for the moment.
Mutant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakobs backwards.
Jakobs is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Mutant fails to land.
Jakobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutant finish him?
Mutant working aggressively here.
Mutant has a couple of punches blocked by Jakobs.
Jakobs seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Mutant.
Jakobs can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jakobs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mutant lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobs looking to slow down the pace here.
Mutant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jakobs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mutant.
Mutant lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jakobs tries to throw a body punch but Mutant avoids it by throwing Jakobs back against the cage.
Mutant pushes Jakobs against the cage. Mutant is working some dirty boxing. Mutant pushes off with a quick right hook! Jakobs goes down! Jakobs tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mutant moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burer Mutant!
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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 Akisame Koetsuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
161 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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29
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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
8 - 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akisame Koetsuji!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koetsuji pushes McGuire up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koetsuji pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koetsuji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koetsuji counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGuire won't be happy with that.
Koetsuji advances to full mount.
McGuire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koetsuji prevents McGuire from getting the reversal.
Koetsuji working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGuire tries to get out of the position.
Koetsuji lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh McGuire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Koetsuji! That's really hurt McGuire and he's turned his back - Koetsuji keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Koetsuji jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akisame Koetsuji!
Akisame Koetsuji gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Cousteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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21
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
163 lbs
5 - 2 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Cousteau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otis Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Cousteau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jenkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cousteau counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cousteau seems to be looking for submissions.
Cousteau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenkins is just riding it out for now. Cousteau eventually gives up the hold.
Cousteau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cousteau is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cousteau is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cousteau.
Cousteau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jenkins sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Cousteau is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cousteau to get the leverage.
Cousteau is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Cousteau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Cousteau has control of the leg.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard but Cousteau has mounted him!
Cousteau looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins has left one of his arms exposed and Cousteau doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jenkins screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Cousteau!
A very excited looking Jacques Cousteau 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitman comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Landeverde has chosen Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
141 lbs
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25
147 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charles Whitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Landeverde!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick and Landeverde moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Whitman as Landeverde shoots in.
Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick and Whitman moves out of range easily.
Whitman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitman manages to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Landeverde works over Whitman with some ground and pound from guard.
Landeverde throws a big elbow that misses.
Landeverde throws a big elbow that misses.
Whitman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Landeverde is controlling him.
Whitman 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.
Whitman is looking to stand up but Landeverde isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeverde scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landeverde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde looking to pass the guard.
Whitman wants to stand but Landeverde is controlling the position.
Landeverde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitman's guard.
Landeverde looks to land a strike but Whitman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Whitman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Justice Pain Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Landeverde throwing strikes from guard but Whitman blocks nicely.
Whitman is pulling down on Landeverde's head to control his posture.
Landeverde stops Whitman from standing up.
Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitman keeping moving, preventing Landeverde from controlling successfully.
Whitman wants to sweep but no luck.
Landeverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitman is retaining full guard.
Landeverde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Landeverde working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Landeverde trying to control but Whitman is working from the bottom.
Landeverde keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Whitman's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landeverde lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whitman is on top in guard.
Whitman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Landeverde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Landeverde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whitman passes into half guard.
Landeverde tries to get to full guard but Whitman has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman controlling the action here.
Landeverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Whitman seems content to control.
Whitman is keen to just control but Landeverde is a slippery customer.
Charles Whitman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Whitman darts in and clinches Landeverde up against the cage.
Whitman pulls guard.
Landeverde landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Landeverde is controlling him.
Whitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde connects with a couple of short punches.
Landeverde postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Whitman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landeverde breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Landeverde throws a shot from downtown. Whitman moves away and avoids it.
Whitman shoots in but Landeverde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Landeverde tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Landeverde regains guard.
Whitman stopping the sweep attempt from Landeverde.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whitman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Whitman tries to keep at a distance but Landeverde has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ric Landeverde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whitman lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Landeverde misses the target.
Landeverde tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitman swivels and escapes.
Landeverde gets caught napping as Whitman dives in and scores a takedown. Landeverde manages to retain guard.
Whitman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Whitman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Landeverde looking to control but Whitman passes into half guard.
Ric Landeverde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landeverde is trying to stand up here but Whitman is controlling him well.
Whitman is taking a breather. Landeverde says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Landeverde trying to hold on to Whitman's head to control him but Whitman postures up.
Whitman trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde tries to kick Whitman off but Whitman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whitman controlling the action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Charles Whitman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Landeverde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Landeverde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Whitman rushes Landeverde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Landeverde can't get the takedown.
Whitman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Landeverde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Landeverde shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitman sprawls well. He's pushed Landeverde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde.
Whitman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Landeverde is trying to defend but Whitman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Landeverde.
Whitman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitman trying to control but Landeverde is working from the bottom.
Charles Whitman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whitman blocks a jab.
Landeverde clinches.
Landeverde manages to break the clinch.
Landeverde goes for a double leg but Whitman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whitman continues to drive forward.
Whitman decides to pull guard.
Landeverde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman trying to control the position.
Landeverde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landeverde is one step ahead there.
Whitman wants to stand up but Landeverde is controlling him.
Landeverde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landeverde working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitman's head.
Whitman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Landeverde is one step ahead there.
Whitman keeping moving, preventing Landeverde from controlling successfully.
Whitman controls Landeverde momentarily but Landeverde frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landeverde.
Landeverde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Landeverde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Landeverde postures up in Whitman's guard and throws a big left but Whitman blocks it.
Whitman controlling Landeverde's posture.
Landeverde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Whitman just wasn't active enough.
Whitman leaves Landeverde with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Landeverde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landeverde swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Landeverde as Whitman shoots in.
Landeverde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whitman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Whitman dominated that second round.
That's time! Whitman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Whitman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Landeverde clinches up against the cage.
Landeverde looking for a takedown.
Whitman gets underhooks to prevent Landeverde's takedown attempt.
Whitman drags the fight down to the ground.
Landeverde throwing strikes but missing.
Whitman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Landeverde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Landeverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Landeverde stuffs the takedown.
Landeverde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitman tries to clinch up but Landeverde circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde shoots in but Whitman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles Whitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde.
A right-left combo lands from Whitman.
Landeverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landeverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Whitman slips a jab and a cross from Landeverde.
Landeverde misses with an uppercut.
Whitman tries to keep at a distance but Landeverde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Landeverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Landeverde stuffs the takedown.
Landeverde darts in and clinches Whitman up against the cage.
Landeverde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitman after a bit of a struggle.
Landeverde gets underhooks to prevent Whitman's takedown attempt.
Landeverde gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whitman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Whitman manages to end up in side control.
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!
Landeverde tries to improve position but can't.
Landeverde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whitman's best efforts.
Landeverde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Whitman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Whitman gets tackled into the cage by Landeverde. Landeverde maintains the clinch.
Landeverde tries to score a body lock takedown but Whitman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whitman gets control of Landeverde's arms and successfully pulls guard. Whitman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Landeverde trying to control but Whitman is working from the bottom.
Landeverde is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitman has wrist control.
Landeverde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman is looking to stand up but Landeverde isn't so interested in that idea.
Landeverde won't allow Whitman to sweep him here.
Whitman controls Landeverde momentarily but Landeverde frees himself.
Whitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Landeverde's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Landeverde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whitman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Landeverde advances position into side control!
Landeverde is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Landeverde working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman regains half guard.
Whitman is controlling Landeverde's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Whitman is trying to control but can't.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Landeverde connects with a nice short shot to Whitman's temple.
Whitman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Landeverde lands a couple of digs.
Whitman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Landeverde off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Whitman throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landeverde looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Landeverde throws a jab when Whitman was well out of range.
Landeverde clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ric Landeverde.
I think Landeverde has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ric Landeverde!
Ric Landeverde spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Dimagiba should have avoided that one.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimagiba doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones punishes Dimagiba's body with a nice straight punch.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimagiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones clobbers Dimagiba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Dimagiba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Dimagiba ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones looking to stall.
Dimagiba looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones gets through Dimagiba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Dimagiba is rocked!
Jones drops Dimagiba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dimagiba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Dimagiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones is leaning against Dimagiba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Dimagiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dimagiba walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jones! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Jones!
A very excited looking Jon Jones 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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