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CCF Midweek Mayhem 110 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salath Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of Serenity. Malcolm Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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220 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salath Sar!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sar throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
A big left from Sar misses.
Sar looks for a takedown but Reynolds sprawls well.
Reynolds scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Salath Sar has been cut.
Sar misses with a looping right.
Salath Sar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
Sar tries for a takedown but Reynolds circles away easily
and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reynolds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sar!
Sar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sar is working to get back to half guard.
Reynolds with good strikes from the mount here!
Sar is working to get back to half guard.
Reynolds looking to control but Sar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've been hearing that Reynolds has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reynolds lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sar is trying to escape the mount.
Sar is still trying to improve position.
Reynolds lands with some strikes.
Reynolds looking to control but Sar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sar is rocked!
Sar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reynolds prevents Sar from getting the reversal.
Reynolds lands a couple of good shots and Sar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sar is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds is landing with strikes. Sar can't take much more of this.
Reynolds lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sar's head.
Reynolds has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sar is defending well but eventually Reynolds manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sar has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malcolm Reynolds!
A relieved looking Malcolm Reynolds 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Xavier Potterswheel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Xavier Potterswheel!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Potterswheel.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Potterswheel's head but Potterswheel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potterswheel misses with a looping left.
Potterswheel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Potterswheel.
Potterswheel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potterswheel slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Potterswheel.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Potterswheel throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Potterswheel moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potterswheel connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons connects with a jab.
Potterswheel dives in and grabs Fitzsimmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons pushes down on Potterswheel's head and hops out.
Potterswheel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Potterswheel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Potterswheel's head but Potterswheel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potterswheel misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Potterswheel 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.
Potterswheel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Potterswheel misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potterswheel.
Potterswheel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons is trying to keep Potterswheel in close.
Potterswheel is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons keeping full guard, as Potterswheel tries to pass.
Potterswheel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potterswheel preventing the sweep.
Fitzsimmons has momentary wrist control but Potterswheel slips an elbow through the middle.
Potterswheel 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.
Potterswheel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potterswheel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potterswheel.
Potterswheel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Potterswheel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzsimmons as Potterswheel shoots in.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Fitzsimmons does no damage.
Potterswheel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Xavier Potterswheel.
Potterswheel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potterswheel throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Potterswheel has a takedown stuffed.
A big right from Potterswheel misses.
Potterswheel takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Potterswheel misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potterswheel takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potterswheel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Potterswheel misses the target.
Potterswheel just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinton Xavier Potterswheel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Potterswheel takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Potterswheel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Potterswheel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left to the body.
Potterswheel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Potterswheel.
Potterswheel lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Potterswheel connects with the punch.
Potterswheel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Potterswheel ducks down to avoid it.
Potterswheel throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potterswheel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a series of punches but Potterswheel avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Potterswheel does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potterswheel.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Potterswheel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potterswheel. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potterswheel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potterswheel back to the cage. Fitzsimmons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Potterswheel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzsimmons pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potterswheel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons defends it nicely.
Potterswheel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Potterswheel.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Potterswheel moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Potterswheel.
Potterswheel takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Potterswheel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Potterswheel lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Potterswheel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Xavier Potterswheel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Potterswheel misses the body punch
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons thows a body shot but no joy.
Quinton Xavier Potterswheel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potterswheel misses with a body shot.
Potterswheel looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Potterswheel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potterswheel's hand.
Fitzsimmons jabs Potterswheel right on the nose. Potterswheel blinks but takes it well.
Potterswheel just misses with a punch to the body.
Potterswheel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Potterswheel.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Potterswheel's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Potterswheel misses the target.
Potterswheel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Potterswheel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fitzsimmons is controlling Potterswheel's trapped leg to prevent Potterswheel from advancing to side control.
Potterswheel is keen to just control but Fitzsimmons is a slippery customer.
Potterswheel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzsimmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Potterswheel digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Potterswheel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Potterswheel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fitzsimmons swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Potterswheel's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
After winning the bout, Jim Fitzsimmons 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos has chosen No Church In The Wind as his entrance music. Rock Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Dos Santos's chin.
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos connects with a solid leg kick.
Dos Santos slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Dos Santos tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee goes for a double leg but Dos Santos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dos Santos continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Dos Santos.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Santos stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Dos Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee has clasped his hands together around Dos Santos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee wants to stand but Dos Santos has his arm trapped.
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Santos is defending well.
Lee trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lee throwing strikes but Dos Santos manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dos Santos wants to stand but Lee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee looks to land a combination but Dos Santos avoids it well.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Dos Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dos Santos counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Dos Santos to acknowledge the strikes.
Dos Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab by Dos Santos.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dos Santos with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos lands a knee to the head.
Dos Santos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dos Santos scores a nice knee to the body.
Dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Santos scores with a head kick.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick from Dos Santos lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Dos Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Dos Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dos Santos scores with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dos Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dos Santos prevents it.
Dos Santos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Dos Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Dos Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Dos Santos connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dos Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos throws a one two combo.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a combination that misses
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Lee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Santos, as that shot connected.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Santos scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Dos Santos feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Dos Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dos Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dos Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dos Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Santos can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Dos Santos moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dos Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dos Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Dos Santos instigates a clinch.
Dos Santos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dos Santos crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Santos. Dos Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dos Santos lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Dos Santos really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Rock Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dos Santos finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Dos Santos leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Dos Santos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Nice body punch from Dos Santos.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Santos which made him look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the head.
Dos Santos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Santos. Dos Santos obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee wants to stand but Dos Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Dos Santos dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Dos Santos which made him look bad.
Dos Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Dos Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
Dos Santos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Dos Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dos Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dos Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Dos Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice sprawl there from Dos Santos as Lee shoots in.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
Dos Santos tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oscar Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dos Santos defends well and Lee ends up having to push Dos Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee has hold of one of Dos Santos's legs. Dos Santos is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Oscar Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dos Santos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Oscar Dos Santos!
Oscar Dos Santos wins by unanimous decision!
As Oscar Dos Santos got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Welcome to Cornell Cage Fighting Rock Lee!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith comes to the cage accompanied by Dos Equis. Rua has chosen Flo Rida- 54321 as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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197 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Rua!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Rua throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Rua with that takedown attempt.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws a front kick that sends Goldsmith stumbling back into the cage.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Goldsmith saw that one coming.
Goldsmith slips a jab from Rua.
Goldsmith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua misses with a punch on the inside.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldsmith's elbow.
Rua tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rua working aggressively here.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Goldsmith.
Goldsmith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rua tries to circle away but Goldsmith has him pinned against the cage.
Goldsmith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rua tries to land a knee to the head but Goldsmith blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldsmith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldsmith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goldsmith throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
Goldsmith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldsmith misses with the combination.
Rua tries to bum rush Goldsmith with a series of wild strikes but Goldsmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rua motions for Goldsmith to come forward. Rua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua misses with a kick to the body
and Goldsmith counters with a three punch combo that has Rua backing up. Rua nods at Goldsmith to acknowledge the strikes.
Goldsmith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Goldsmith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Rua scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rua digs a good body shot into Goldsmith's ribs.
Goldsmith lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldsmith moves out of range as Rua throws a body kick.
Goldsmith moves out of range as Rua throws a body kick.
Rua throws a leg kick
and Goldsmith counters with a left and a right... And another left! Rua is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Goldsmith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jonathan Goldsmith waved his t-shirt featuring Closed - Thanks for Support's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ange Fili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fili is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Spaceship Superstar. Ange Fili will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roddy Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ange Fili!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fili misses with a body kick.
Fili scores with a push kick.
Piper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Piper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fili sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Piper looks for a takedown but Fili sprawls well.
Piper shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fili pinned against the cage. Fili gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Piper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fili stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fili wants it to stay on the feet.
Fili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fili throws a quick inside leg kick.
Piper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper is in close to Fili's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Piper postures up and lands a big shot to Fili's brow.
Fili is looking to stand up but Piper isn't so interested in that idea.
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Fili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper throwing strikes but missing.
Piper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fili scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fili delivers a nice body kick.
Fili scores with a nice body kick.
Fili is looking to slow Piper down with leg kicks.
Ange Fili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fili changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fili stuffs the takedown attempt from Piper. Piper gets slowly back to his feet.
Fili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piper.
Piper is breathing heavily.
Fili looks to land a right hand but Piper moved out of range.
Piper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fili avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Piper misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fili defends it nicely.
Fili keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fili throws a good cross that connects.
Fili tries to clinch but Piper moves out of range.
Fili throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Fili.
Piper is rocked!
Fili darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Piper's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Fili before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ange Fili!
Post fight, an emotional Ange Fili said 'Thanks to my new team at Ancient Alien they were the missing piece. I feel complete...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stratton Hartford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stratton Hartford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Thomas!
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, Stratton Hartford!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Hartford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hartford is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hartford sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hartford wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
Hartford is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Stratton Hartford hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice defenses there by Hartford.
Hartford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Hartford shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hartford has a takedown stuffed.
Julian Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
Hartford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hartford lands in his opponent's guard.
Hartford trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hartford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Hartford persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Hartford fails with a takedown attempt.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Hartford or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hartford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartford somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartford is defended easily by Thomas.
Hartford slips under a jab from Thomas.
Hartford is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Hartford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hartford shoots in looking for a takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl out of it but Hartford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thomas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Hartford persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hartford tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hartford's defenses.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas scores with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 Julian Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Hartford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas is looking to wear down Hartford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hartford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hartford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartford somewhat.
Julian Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
Thomas sizes up Hartford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Hartford darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Hartford into the cage.
Hartford tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Hartford taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Stratton Hartford has been cut.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas tries to work over Hartford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Hartford moves away and avoids it.
Hartford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hartford fails to land the takedown.
Hartford tries to clinch up.
Julian Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartford.
Hartford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartford moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Hartford avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Hartford counters with a single leg into guard. Thomas didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hartford wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hartford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hartford is trying to escape the position but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas decides to stand back up. Thomas steps back and let's Hartford get back to his feet.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Hartford wants to clinch.
Stratton Hartford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stratton Hartford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hartford is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartford avoids it.
Hartford tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hartford.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hartford in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Hartford 's eye.
Thomas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thomas throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartford's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Hartford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Hartford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hartford feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hartford content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas pulls Hartford in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hartford controls the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford wasn't active enough on the ground.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Hartford's shoulder, as Hartford tries to avoid the shot.
Hartford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Julian Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Hartford.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Hartford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws a head kick but Hartford moves out of range.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartford.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Julian Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hartford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hartford fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Hartford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford darts in trying to clinch
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartford was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Hartford seems unphased.
Hartford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Hartford on that attempt.
Hartford looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Hartford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Hartford is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hartford dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Hartford's head and hops out.
Hartford shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Thomas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Stratton Hartford's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas wants it to stay on the feet.
Hartford avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Hartford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hartford tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hartford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hartford tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas leaves Hartford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Hartford goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Julian Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartford darts in and clinches Thomas up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hartford is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartford blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Hartford dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Hartford's head and hops out.
Hartford fails with the takedown.
Hartford takes one on the button.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Hartford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Hartford avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Hartford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Hartford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas has his hands on Hartford's head, controlling the position.
Hartford looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hartford being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Julian Thomas just wasn't active enough.
Thomas throws the left hand but Hartford avoids the punch easily.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Hartford slips the punch.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Hartford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hartford avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hartford takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartford avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Thomas tries to break free but Hartford pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartford is trying to stall.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Hartford blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Thomas had his way with Stratton Hartford in that round.
The cut man is working on Stratton Hartford's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hartford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Hartford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
Hartford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Hartford darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Hartford into the cage.
Julian Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
Julian Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hartford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hartford dodges an elbow strike from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hartford's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas.
Hartford tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hartford blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hartford to work.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Hartford.
Thomas lands a knee to the head.
Hartford is rocked!
Hartford managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Hartford is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas lands a left hand.
Hartford taking a breather.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Hartford blocks with his arms.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford avoiding damage.
Hartford wants to stall.
Hartford is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Thomas has denied him.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hartford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomas prevents it.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Hartford shrugs off.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartford blocks it with crossed arms.
Hartford blocking some punches.
Hartford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hartford goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Hartford moves away and avoids it.
Julian Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hartford.
Hartford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartford dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomas is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartford can do to turn this around?
Hartford goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hartford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hartford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Hartford's body.
Horrible takedown by Hartford or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
Hartford on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hartford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas jabs at Hartford's body.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Hartford off balance momentarily.
Thomas jabs Hartford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Hartford off balance momentarily.
Hartford gets the takedown into side control.
Hartford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thomas's legs.
Thomas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hartford's best efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartford uses his free foot to push down on Thomas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thomas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartford wants to control but instead Thomas manages to regain half guard.
Thomas controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Julian Thomas!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Julian Thomas!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Julian Thomas!
Julian Thomas wins by unanimous decision!
Julian Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chapa Coco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
162 lbs
14 - 17 - 0 |
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178 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chapa Coco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coco slips a jab from Morrow.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Coco avoids them all with ease.
Coco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrow rushes Coco and presses him up against the cage.
Morrow holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morrow moves into range and clinches up with Coco.
Coco is trying to break the clinch but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morrow counters with a straight right hand.
Coco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Morrow as the two fighters clinch.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coco needs to keep his hands up - Morrow had a free shot at his head there.
Morrow cracks a nice hook into Coco's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow moves into range and clinches up with Coco.
Coco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coco circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Morrow.
Morrow pushes Coco up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrow breaks the clinch.
Morrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jax Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrow swings for the body but Coco moves out of range.
Coco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Chapa Coco has been cut.
Coco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Coco's head.
Coco slips a jab and a cross from Morrow.
Morrow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morrow misses with a left hand
and Coco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morrow looking to control.
Morrow manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morrow gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow lands with a nice combination. Coco backs away looking to recover.
Morrow moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrow.
Coco is trying to drag Morrow to the mat but Morrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jax Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chapa Coco.
Coco goes for a takedown attempt but Morrow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morrow lands a jab.
Morrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morrow.
Coco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow gets a clinch.
Coco looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow breaks the clinch.
Morrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morrow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morrow cracks Coco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coco is rocked!
That has opened up Chapa Coco's cut even more.
Morrow circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Coco to the canvas! Coco doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Morrow keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Morrow!
Our winner, Jax Morrow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Bon Peza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcao comes to the cage accompanied by Orgasmatron. Filipe Bon Peza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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158 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathias Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filipe Bon Peza!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bon Peza misses with a double jab.
Falcao misses with a lunging right hand
and Bon Peza counters with a straight right hand.
Falcao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bon Peza. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bon Peza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Falcao.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Bon Peza moves away and avoids it.
Bon Peza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Falcao as he avoids it easily.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bon Peza.
A big left from Falcao misses.
Bon Peza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some wild striking there from Bon Peza.
Bon Peza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Bon Peza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao throws an off balance right hand
and Bon Peza counters with a left and a right that stings Falcao.
Falcao throws a right hand that Bon Peza ducks under and follows up with a left that Bon Peza also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Bon Peza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bon Peza wants to clinch
enabling Falcao to counter with a crisp jab.
Bon Peza is rocked!
Bon Peza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falcao.
Bon Peza is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcao finish him?
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcao looks to land a right hand but Bon Peza moved out of range.
Falcao misses with a hook.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Falcao knocks Bon Peza out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mathias Falcao!
A victorious Mathias Falcao 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Raymond Whittaker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Whittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker walks into a jab.
Whittaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whittaker tries to clinch up but Malapitan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Whittaker.
Whittaker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Malapitan misses with a body shot.
Malapitan throws a hook but Whittaker blocks it.
Whittaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malapitan has time to react.
Whittaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Malapitan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whittaker throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Whittaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malapitan's hands.
Whittaker forces Malapitan back against the cage and clinches.
Malapitan working hard to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Whittaker has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Malapitan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whittaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malapitan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malapitan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whittaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker tries to clinch up
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Whittaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Whittaker misses.
Malapitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whittaker.
Whittaker dips to his left and cracks Malapitan with an uppercut!
Whittaker wants to clinch
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
Whittaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whittaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Malapitan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malapitan. Whittaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whittaker tries to clinch but Malapitan moves away
and Malapitan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Whittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malapitan clobbers Whittaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whittaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whittaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raymond Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan takes one to the side of the head.
Whittaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Whittaker.
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!
Whittaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Malapitan blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Whittaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker misses with a combination
and Whittaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whittaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Whittaker misses.
Whittaker closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Whittaker lands a jab to the head.
Malapitan is rocked!
Malapitan misses with a left hand
and Whittaker rattles Malapitan with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Malapitan tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Whittaker dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Malapitan stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raymond Whittaker!
An out of breath Raymond Whittaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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pop
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