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RYZE 69: Jacobs vs. Xinhai PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Hielscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konrad Hielscher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konrad Hielscher!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hielscher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hielscher closes the distance and clinches.
Nikolaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been hearing reports that Nikolaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nikolaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hielscher can't break the clinch.
Nikolaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hielscher walks away with a smile on his face. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hielscher moves into the clinch successfully.
Hielscher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nikolaev throws an elbow but misses.
Hielscher gets underhooks to prevent Nikolaev's takedown attempt.
Hielscher wants to break free but Nikolaev has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev prevents a body shot from Hielscher.
Hielscher wants to get back to striking at distance but Nikolaev won't allow it.
Hielscher tries to circle away but Nikolaev has him pinned against the cage.
Hielscher is leaning against Nikolaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nikolaev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hielscher can't fight it off and eventually Nikolaev manages to take the fight to the floor. Hielscher looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hielscher controlling the position.
Nikolaev forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Nikolaev is working for a kimura but Hielscher is defending it quite comfortably.
Hielscher moves into full guard.
Nikolaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hielscher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hielscher keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolaev throws a big elbow that misses.
Nikolaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaev stops Hielscher from standing up.
Nikolaev looking to sit in guard and control but Hielscher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hielscher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nikolaev trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hielscher advances to half guard.
Nikolaev tries to get to full guard but Hielscher has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Hielscher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nikolaev looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konrad Hielscher will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hielscher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hielscher.
Hielscher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hielscher defends well and Nikolaev ends up having to push Hielscher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nikolaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hielscher throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Hielscher is trying to stall.
Hielscher manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolaev dives in and grabs Hielscher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hielscher pushes down on Nikolaev's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hielscher enables Nikolaev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hielscher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nikolaev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hielscher is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hielscher has escaped and now he's on top!
Nikolaev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hielscher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hielscher has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaev's legs - danger averted.
Hielscher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hielscher has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaev's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev working a defensive guard here.
Nikolaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hielscher is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hielscher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hielscher with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hielscher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hielscher wants it to stay on the feet.
Hielscher stuffs the takedown.
Hielscher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nikolaev eats them both and turns towards Hielscher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nikolaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown
letting Hielscher counter with a right hand.
Nikolaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hielscher.
Nikolaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nikolaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikolaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nikolaev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hielscher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hielscher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev trying to control but Hielscher is working from the bottom.
Nikolaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Hielscher is retaining full guard.
Nikolaev tries to stand but Hielscher is controlling from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hielscher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hielscher is trying to keep Nikolaev in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konrad Hielscher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikolaev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hielscher pushes Nikolaev off looking to stand but Nikolaev dives back in and keeps control.
Nikolaev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hielscher is trying to stand back up but Nikolaev is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hielscher is pressing down on Nikolaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vladimir Nikolaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hielscher wants to stand and escape but Nikolaev is having none of it.
Nikolaev stopping the sweep attempt from Hielscher.
Hielscher keeping moving, preventing Nikolaev from controlling successfully.
Konrad Hielscher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev is really struggling to control Hielscher but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nikolaev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hielscher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hielscher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hielscher!
Hielscher decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hielscher stuffs the takedown attempt from Nikolaev. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Vladimir Nikolaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Hielscher counters with a three punch combo that has Nikolaev backing up. Nikolaev nods at Hielscher to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Nikolaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Hielscher which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Nikolaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hielscher's waist but Hielscher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nikolaev off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nikolaev wants to clinch up but Hielscher keeps it at a distance.
Nikolaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Nikolaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hielscher defends well and Nikolaev ends up having to push Hielscher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hielscher manages to break the clinch.
Nikolaev has his takedown stuffed
and Hielscher counters with a stiff right hand.
Vladimir Nikolaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hielscher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Konrad Hielscher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolaev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hielscher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hielscher pushes Nikolaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikolaev blocking some punches.
Hielscher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hielscher sprawls well. Hielscher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikolaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikolaev throws a sloppy head kick
and Hielscher counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev throws a sloppy head kick
and Hielscher counters with a series of strikes. Nikolaev will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nikolaev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Hielscher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hielscher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Konrad Hielscher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvel Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arvel Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Palmer!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer digs a good hook to Garnett's body.
A swing and a miss from Garnett.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Garnett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Palmer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garnett's head.
Palmer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garnett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Joe Palmer has been cut.
Garnett keeps Palmer at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garnetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palmer blocks a jab.
Palmer lands a really nice looking cross but Garnett seems unphased.
Palmer misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer throws out a loose jab but Garnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garnett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Garnett misses.
Palmer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Palmer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett thuds his shin into the meat of Palmer's side.
Palmer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garnett counters with a body kick.
Palmer looks winded!
Garnett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer misses with a combination
and Garnett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garnett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palmer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garnett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garnett thows a body shot but no joy.
Garnett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palmer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garnett weaves into range and cracks Palmer right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Palmer goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Garnett is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arvel Garnett!
Arvel Garnett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Caballero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caballero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caballero tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caballero connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Law with a poor takedown
and Caballero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Caballero.
Caballero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Caballero prevents the takedown attempt.
Law is trying to pull guard but Caballero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Law has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
David Caballero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Law.
Caballero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caballero landing knees to the body.
Law pulls guard effortlessly.
Caballero has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Law is proving hard to escape from.
Law manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caballero manages to get himself to full 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!
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Caballero has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law passes Caballero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Caballero wants to get back to full guard.
Caballero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Law.
Caballero's coaches at Disciples Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Law is pressing down on Caballero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caballero is holding on for now.
Law throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Caballero to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero working for a triangle but Law defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caballero is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.
Caballero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law stands and throws Caballero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Caballero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caballero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caballero defending against the ground and pound.
Law is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caballero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Law misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Law wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caballero, who protects the arm well.
Caballero is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Caballero!
Law misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Law moves to the back.
Law patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Law is working for a rear naked choke. Caballero is not defending it well and Law has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Caballero refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Caballero's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dragan Law!
Dragan Law decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Martyr Perpetual Healing Infinite Pain. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Holyfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Malone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holyfield.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Holyfield is out of range.
Malone throws a leg kick which misses Holyfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Holyfield tries to avoid it.
Holyfield ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Holyfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone counters with a good low kick that Holyfield was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holyfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malone tries to work over Holyfield's front leg with a kick but Holyfield checks it.
Holyfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Holyfield misses.
Evander Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield misses with a looping left.
Malone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malone throws a chopping leg kick but Holyfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holyfield takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield misses with a right hand
and Malone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield pushes Malone up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
A hook to the body from Malone.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holyfield scores with a hook to the body. Malone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holyfield trying to control but Malone postures up.
Holyfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malone.
Malone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holyfield defending well though.
Malone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malone is trying to control. Holyfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield gets full guard.
Holyfield has control of Malone's left arm, preventing Malone from doing any damage.
Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holyfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holyfield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Malone is not content to let Holyfield control the position.
Holyfield controlling the pace.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holyfield.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malone tries to get out of the position.
Malone trying to control here.
Holyfield thows a huge punch but Malone dodges it nicely.
Holyfield is nestled in close to Malone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Malone defends it well.
Malone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holyfield is working away from the top position though.
Holyfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Malone!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Malone is bucking up trying to escape but Holyfield cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Malone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Josh Malone has been cut.
Holyfield avoids the attempt from Malone to control.
Holyfield lands a couple of good shots and Malone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Our spies down at at BLKOUT Training Center inform us that Holyfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Holyfield has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Malone is defending well but eventually Holyfield manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Malone has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Evander Holyfield!
After winning the bout, Evander Holyfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Toke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toke comes into the arena with Bonecracker- Shocore blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiki Toke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dredd lands with an uppercut that bounces Toke off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Toke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dredd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dredd misses with a body shot.
Toke misses with a hook.
Dredd misses with a wild combination.
Toke tries for a takedown but Dredd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Dredd misses.
A combination from Toke does no damage.
Toke throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dredd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Toke is in Dredd's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dredd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Dredd has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toke distracts Dredd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dredd is keeping the position for now.
Dredd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toke manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Toke has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dredd is looking to defend but Toke has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dredd! Toke pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dredd taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tiki Toke!
A less than humble Tiki Toke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boy Can Survive. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Micky Ward was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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143 lbs
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148 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, William Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Ward!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hatfield.
Ward misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward is pressed up against the cage. Hatfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ward down to the mat. Ward avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt - Ward sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatfield shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Hatfield moves into range and clinches up with Ward.
Hatfield is trying to stall.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ward.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ward walks away with a smile on his face. Hatfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hatfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ward misses with a body punch.
Ward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ward after a bit of a struggle.
Ward tries a body shot but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ward.
Ward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatfield blocks a body shot from Ward.
Hatfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Good body shot from Ward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatfield takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ward.
Ward prevents a body shot from Hatfield.
Ward tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatfield's elbow.
Ward struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Ward cracks Hatfield with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ward fails to land.
Ward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward misses with a punch to the body.
Hatfield jumps guard but Ward stands there with Hatfield around his waist. Hatfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ward misses with a body punch.
Hatfield is trying to stall.
Hatfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ward walks away with a smile on his face. Hatfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
William Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
Hatfield shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.
Ward misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hatfield's head.
Ward misses with a hook. Hatfield ducked under it nicely.
Ward stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ward wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward throws a front kick that sends Hatfield stumbling back into the cage.
Horrible takedown by Hatfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward which made him look bad.
Ward connects with a jab.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Ward moves away
and Ward counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hatfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a series of punches but Hatfield moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ward. That snapped Hatfield's head back.
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!
Ward lunges at Hatfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatfield's hand.
Hatfield is rocked!
Hatfield gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ward gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hatfield is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Ward!
A very excited looking Micky Ward rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Llorente (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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22
215 lbs
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26
213 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mac Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Llorente!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty shoots in for a takedown but Llorente shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Llorente misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llorente with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirty counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Llorente!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dirty lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Llorente down.
Dirty scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirty working the ground and pound.
Dirty cracks Llorente with a big right hand but Llorente just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Llorente tries to improve position but can't.
Dirty lands a nice forearm strike.
Llorente can't do much from the bottom here.
Llorente is looking to reverse the position.
Llorente takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Llorente can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Llorente tries to buck Dirty off but Dirty is having none of it.
Llorente wants to control but Dirty postures up.
Dirty working the head and body with strikes.
Llorente is looking for a sweep.
Llorente is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dirty connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dirty working the body and head with strikes.
Llorente is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dirty connects with a decent elbow.
Dirty looks up at the clock and then as Llorente takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dirty smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Llorente is rocked!
Llorente tries to bench press Dirty off him but Dirty keeps the position.
Llorente is still in real trouble! Can Dirty finish him?
Dirty cracks Llorente with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirty lands a big left to the face of Llorente, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Dirty and another - Llorente is out! Dirty stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mac Dirty!
A victorious Mac Dirty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manu Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLachlan comes to the cage accompanied by Funeral For a Friend - 'History'. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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24
181 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McLachlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manu Tuilagi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tuilagi is defended easily by McLachlan.
Tuilagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
John McLachlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuilagi is looking to slow McLachlan down with leg kicks.
Tuilagi throws a poor cross that misses
and McLachlan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tuilagi's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tuilagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLachlan manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuilagi postures up in McLachlan's guard and throws a big left but McLachlan blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuilagi content to stall in guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuilagi throws a strike but McLachlan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi is pulling down on McLachlan's head. It's preventing any offense from McLachlan, at least for the moment.
Tuilagi tries to strike from the bottom.
McLachlan trying to control but Tuilagi is working from the bottom.
Tuilagi trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan postures up in Tuilagi's guard and throws a big left but Tuilagi blocks it.
Tuilagi throws his legs up looking for a submission but McLachlan uses it to pass to side control.
McLachlan working away.
McLachlan tries to advance to mount but Tuilagi denies him.
Tuilagi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been hearing that McLachlan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tuilagi is not content to let McLachlan control the position.
Tuilagi is trying to maintain the position but McLachlan is very close to passing his half guard.
Tuilagi is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan is looking to take a break and control but Tuilagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLachlan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tuilagi!
McLachlan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuilagi is looking to escape.
McLachlan lands a nice shot to the head.
McLachlan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tuilagi tries to hold on but McLachlan postures up.
McLachlan lands a big elbow.
Tuilagi tries to reverse the position but McLachlan maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tuilagi is looking to improve his position but McLachlan isn't that keen on the idea.
Tuilagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Tuilagi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tuilagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuilagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuilagi trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuilagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McLachlan trying to move into half guard but instead Tuilagi has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manu Tuilagi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McLachlan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tuilagi swivels and escapes.
Tuilagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLachlan is fending him off so far but Tuilagi persists. Nope, McLachlan circles away and we're back to standing.
McLachlan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tuilagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tuilagi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McLachlan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuilagi tries to pass to full mount but McLachlan defends it.
Tuilagi passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tuilagi tries to control but McLachlan wriggling away.
Tuilagi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McLachlan tries to hold on but Tuilagi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi thowing shots but they're missing.
Tuilagi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McLachlan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tuilagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tuilagi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McLachlan hang on?
Tuilagi looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan is squirming around, avoiding Tuilagi's attempts to control the action.
McLachlan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tuilagi.
Tuilagi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tuilagi tries to control but McLachlan wriggling away.
Tuilagi looking to ground and pound but McLachlan is blocking nicely.
Tuilagi looking to control but McLachlan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McLachlan is now in Tuilagi's guard. A big mistake from Tuilagi there, giving up the dominant position!
Tuilagi is pulling down on McLachlan's head to control his posture.
Tuilagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLachlan manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuilagi is looking to work some ground and pound but McLachlan has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuilagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tuilagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Tuilagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McLachlan misses the shot to the body.
Tuilagi moves into the clinch.
McLachlan looking for a takedown.
Tuilagi effectively controlling the action here.
Tuilagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McLachlan avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tuilagi missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuilagi prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McLachlan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Tuilagi.
Tuilagi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tuilagi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tuilagi goes for a takedown attempt but McLachlan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McLachlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuilagi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuilagi moves into the clinch.
McLachlan takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi tries to land knees in the clinch but McLachlan avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuilagi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McLachlan tries for a takedown but Tuilagi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McLachlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuilagi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on McLachlan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McLachlan tries to bench press Tuilagi off him but Tuilagi keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi in side control, throwing shots but McLachlan defends.
McLachlan can't do much from the bottom here.
Tuilagi controlling the position.
Tuilagi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
John McLachlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi with the ground and pound but McLachlan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McLachlan is refusing to be controlled, as Tuilagi sits in half guard.
Manu Tuilagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuilagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tuilagi ducks under a wild hook from McLachlan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Tuilagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuilagi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Tuilagi!
Manu Tuilagi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Jazzify logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulf Larsonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
217 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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24
218 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulf Larsonn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsonn moves out of range as Stroya throws a body kick.
Stroya throws a left that rocks Larsonn and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Stroya dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Larsonn regain composure!
Larsonn is rocked!
It looks like Ulf Larsonn has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stroya lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Larsonn! Stroya senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Larsonn out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dee Stroya! Dee Stroya retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Dee Stroya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xinhai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Loco kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Peter Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai throws a push kick but Jacobs slaps the foot to one side.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Xinhai. Xinhai gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Xinhai keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Xinhai.
Jacobs scores with a three punch combo!
Xinhai throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends Xinhai's belly button to the back.
Xinhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jacobs drops his hands momentarily and Xinhai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xinhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it.
Jacobs just misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is trying to stand.
Xinhai is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xinhai wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to hold on to Xinhai's head to control him but Xinhai postures up.
Jacobs is looking to escape.
Xinhai with the ground and pound but Jacobs uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Xinhai throws a big right hand that misses.
Xinhai prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
Xinhai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs is looking to stand up but Xinhai isn't so interested in that idea.
Xinhai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but Xinhai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Xinhai controlling him for the moment.
Xinhai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xinhai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xinhai trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Xinhai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xinhai 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Xinhai from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Yang Xinhai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Xinhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobs throws a lazy uppercut
and Xinhai counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Jacobs's head coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xinhai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobs counters with a three punch combo that has Xinhai backing up. Xinhai nods at Jacobs to acknowledge the strikes.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
Xinhai tries to clinch up.
Xinhai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xinhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xinhai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
Xinhai keeps Jacobs at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Jacobs clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but Xinhai has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jacobs.
Xinhai misses with some punches.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Xinhai has the dominant position.
Jacobs tries a body shot but Xinhai blocks it.
Jacobs misses with some punches.
Xinhai gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xinhai misses with some punches.
Xinhai breaks the clinch.
Jacobs moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobs connects with a body shot that sends Xinhai's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xinhai connects with the punch.
Xinhai ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobs.
Xinhai is rocked!
Xinhai throws out a loose jab but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xinhai is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peter Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Xinhai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jacobs.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xinhai's head.
Jacobs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that drops Xinhai like a sack of potatoes! Jacobs dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Jacobs!
Peter Jacobs retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Peter Jacobs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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