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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between You Suck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baba has chosen King of Seven Seas as his entrance music. Sinbad Baba has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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176 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, You Suck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba tries to keep at a distance but Suck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baba lands with a left to the head.
Baba prevents the takedown attempt.
Baba has Suck pushed against the cage.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Baba coming out on top.
Suck is rocked!
It looks like You Suck has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baba lands an uppercut, right on the button! Suck tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sinbad Baba!
Our winner, Sinbad Baba, 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 Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorion Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rorion Joaquin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rorion Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joaquin sprawls well initially but Edgar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joaquin striking from the bottom.
Edgar blocks the strikes from Joaquin.
Joaquin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edgar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Joaquin missing with punches from the bottom.
Edgar throwing shots but Joaquin is blocking nicely.
Joaquin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edgar pulls his head out easily.
Edgar is taking a breather. Joaquin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin looking for submissions off his back.
Edgar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Edgar is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Joaquin manages to get to full guard.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Joaquin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edgar defends it easily.
Edgar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edgar is pushing down on Joaquin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joaquin is fighting to maintain full guard but Edgar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edgar misses with a head shot. Joaquin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws an elbow that misses. Joaquin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edgar's guard. Nice move by Joaquin!
Joaquin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edgar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joaquin manages to get himself to full guard.
Edgar wants to stand and escape but instead Joaquin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Edgar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joaquin is aware though and is defending well.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Joaquin is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edgar's guard.
Edgar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joaquin throws a strike but Edgar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Joaquin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joaquin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joaquin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by Edgar - just one landing.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for Joaquin on that attempt.
Joaquin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edgar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edgar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Joaquin keeps moving.
Edgar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Joaquin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Frankie Edgar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar trying to keep a closed guard but Joaquin is proving a slippery customer.
Edgar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joaquin is aware though and is defending well.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Joaquin tries to pass.
Edgar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edgar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joaquin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edgar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joaquin has managed to get both his arms back between Edgar's legs - danger averted.
Joaquin wants to stand but Edgar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet but Joaquin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Joaquin being controlled here momentarily.
Joaquin wants to stand but Edgar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joaquin throws a leg kick but Edgar checks it.
Joaquin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joaquin thinking.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Joaquin.
A head kick by Joaquin misses
and Edgar counters by moving into the clinch.
Edgar lands an elbow just above Joaquin 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin tries to break the clinch but Edgar is controlling the position.
Edgar jumps into guard, dragging Joaquin to the mat.
Joaquin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edgar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Joaquin stands up and waves to Edgar to follow him.
Joaquin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Edgar.
Joaquin can't get the takedown.
Joaquin is breathing heavily.
Edgar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joaquin uses from the top position.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar looking for a sweep. Not yet Edgar, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is looking for a triangle but Joaquin pushes his legs off easily.
Joaquin wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Edgar looking for a guillotine here but Joaquin defends easily.
Joaquin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edgar is proving hard to escape from.
Edgar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joaquin wants to get up but he can't break Edgar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Joaquin has his takedown stuffed
and Edgar counters with a big head kick but Joaquin shrugs it off.
Edgar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edgar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joaquin to the ground. Edgar is now in Joaquin's guard.
Edgar looking to pass the guard.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar landing with the ground and pound.
Edgar throwing strikes from guard but Joaquin blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frankie Edgar.
Edgar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joaquin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Edgar misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin wants to control but Edgar postures up.
Edgar wants to take a breather but Joaquin manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Edgar.
Edgar slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin wants to control but Edgar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edgar in particular looking to stall.
Edgar is looking to take a break and control but Joaquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joaquin missing with punches from the bottom.
Joaquin is staying active underneath Edgar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frankie Edgar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Edgar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Edgar taking a break here but Joaquin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Edgar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joaquin is trying to control but Edgar manages to pass to mount!
Edgar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Joaquin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rorion Joaquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edgar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Edgar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mountain Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mountain Rivera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mountain Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivera.
Hunt scores with a leg kick.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Rivera ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rivera smiles and moves away.
Hunt tries to clinch but Rivera is having none of it.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivera drives through and clinches with Hunt against the cage.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Rivera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hunt pushes Rivera off looking to stand but Rivera dives back in and keeps control.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Rivera.
Rivera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rivera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Rivera is having none of it.
Rivera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Rivera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mountain Rivera.
Rivera swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt closes the distance but Rivera moves to the side
and Rivera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rivera.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rivera walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rivera is in Hunt's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivera won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rivera controlling from the top position.
Rivera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Rivera from controlling successfully.
Rivera throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivera is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Rivera stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Rivera is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Rivera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
Rivera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivera has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mountain Rivera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt looking for a takedown.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt has hold of one of Rivera's legs. Rivera is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hunt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rivera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunt has Rivera in his guard.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Rivera isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rivera trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is trying to keep Rivera in close.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rivera stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rivera throws an elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rivera's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Rivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunt is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Hunt pushes a forearm under Rivera's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rivera is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Hunt!
Mark Hunt 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santino Marella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amos Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All I Do Is Win. Amos Parks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santino Marella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amos Parks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marella feints and then cracks Parks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parks down.
Parks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marella circles away.
Parks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marella darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Marella not doing much here.
Parks is defending against the submission attempts here by Marella.
Marella missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marella is trying to work for a kimura but Parks is defending well.
Marella is trying to control. Parks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marella 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.
Marella lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marella looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marella throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marella wants to take a breather but Parks is having none of it.
Parks is looking to escape.
Marella works his way into side control.
Marella works to advance to full mount. Parks defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marella content just to control the position here.
Marella putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marella lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Parks is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marella cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marella connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marella controlling the position easily from mount.
Marella looking to control but Parks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marella looking to finish Parks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Parks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks is desperately trying to improve his position but Marella has a good base and remains in mount.
Marella is working for a guillotine from mount but Parks frees his head quite easily.
Marella putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marella raining down hammerfists from mount.
Marella cracks Parks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marella has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marella wants to control the pace but Parks is squirming around nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Marella connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marella is landing with some decent strikes but Parks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marella lands a big shot there that rocks Parks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Marella is landing with some decent strikes but Parks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Marella with good strikes from the mount here!
Parks is rocked!
A big strike lands for Marella! That's really hurt Parks and he's turned his back - Marella keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Marella jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Marella!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Cote (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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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Cote!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cote quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones throwing shots but Cote is blocking nicely.
Jones is pressing down on Cote's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cote is holding on for now.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Cote looks winded!
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones winds up and cracks Cote with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones is keen to just control but Cote is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cote is defending well.
Jones winds up and cracks Cote with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cote really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones works his way into full mount!
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!
Jones cracks Cote with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cote can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cote is rocked!
It looks like Andrei Cote has been cut.
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cote is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Cote out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jones goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angel Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Zidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zidel has chosen Are You In? - Incubus as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Zidel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley tries for a takedown but Zidel circles away easily
and Zidel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riley is trying to drag Zidel to the mat but Zidel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been hearing reports that Riley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zidel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ethan Riley has been cut.
Zidel landing knees to the head.
Zidel misses with a knee to the head.
Riley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zidel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley is looking for a takedown.
Riley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zidel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zidel tries to clinch up.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt
and Zidel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riley's knee momentarily.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Zidel rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
Zidel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
Zidel looking to throw knees to the head but Riley is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zidel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
Zidel misses with a knee to the head.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but Riley blocks with his arms.
Zidel connects with a knee to the head.
Zidel misses with a knee strike.
Riley can't get the takedown.
Riley has Zidel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zidel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zidel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley has his takedown stuffed
and Zidel counters by moving into the clinch.
Zidel misses with a knee to the head.
Zidel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zidel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zidel lands a knee to the head.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidel with a knee to the head.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zidel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zidel lands a knee to the head.
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zidel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zidel looking to throw knees to the head but Riley is blocking nicely.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidel lands a knee to the head.
Riley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zidel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Zidel.
Riley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zidel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidel with a knee to the head.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zidel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zidel tries a knee to the head but Riley blocks it.
Zidel misses with a knee to the head.
Riley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zidel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zidel wants to clinch.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zidel counters with a good low kick that Riley was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidel is looking to clinch.
Zidel darts in and clinches Riley up against the cage.
Zidel with a knee to the head.
Riley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zidel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zidel with a knee to the head.
Zidel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Zidel looking to throw knees to the head but Riley is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Zidel.
Zidel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zidel scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zidel looking to throw knees to the head but Riley is blocking nicely.
Riley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riley preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Zidel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Riley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zidel drives through and clinches with Riley against the cage.
Zidel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riley can't get the takedown.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riley tries to score a body lock takedown but Zidel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zidel misses with a knee strike.
Zidel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley tries for a takedown but Zidel manages to get underhooks.
Zidel scores with a knee to the head.
Zidel scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zidel landing knees to the head.
Zidel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
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!
Zidel with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidel landing knees to the head.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zidel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zidel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zidel looking to throw knees to the head but Riley is blocking nicely.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riley is trying to drag Zidel to the mat but Zidel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zidel connects with a knee to the head.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but Riley blocks with his arms.
Riley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zidel working for submissions but it's allowed Riley to get to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riley wants to pass the guard but Zidel is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidel kicks off Riley and gets to his feet.
Zidel is looking to clinch.
Zidel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zidel tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley with a poor takedown
and Zidel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Riley shoots and misses
and Zidel counters with a body kick that stops Riley in his tracks momentarily.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zidel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidel tries a knee to the head but Riley blocks it.
Zidel lands a knee to the head.
Zidel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
Zidel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zidel lands a knee to the head.
Riley looking for a takedown.
Zidel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zidel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Zidel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Riley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Riley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zidel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidel scores with a knee to the head.
Zidel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riley gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zidel is pressing down on Riley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zidel looking for a sweep. Not yet Zidel, not yet.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zidel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Zidel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Riley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Riley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zidel avoids it really well and circles away.
Zidel is looking to clinch.
Riley dives in for a single leg takedown but Zidel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zidel tries to land a knee to the head but Riley blocks with his arms.
Zidel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Riley's face.
Zidel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Zidel gets underhooks to prevent Riley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zidel misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidel landing knees to the head.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zidel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley looking for a takedown.
Zidel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zidel misses with a knee to the head.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zidel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zidel landing knees to the head.
Riley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zidel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zidel counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zidel moves into range and clinches up with Riley.
Zidel connects with a knee to the head.
Zidel misses with a knee to the head.
Zidel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Zidel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riley.
Riley takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ethan Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Riley manages to end up in side control.
Zidel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley trying to advance position but Zidel counters by regaining guard.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zidel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zidel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zidel cracks Riley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zidel with good strikes from the mount here!
Zidel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Riley's face.
Riley taking shots to the head.
Zidel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley is looking to improve his position but Zidel isn't that keen on the idea.
Zidel cracks Riley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Riley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Riley is bucking up trying to escape but Zidel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Riley working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zidel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Zidel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zidel 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Zidel!
Paul Zidel looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ah... ah, my friend, after that loss, I'm sure you're quite miserable. But worry not-ah - for I can make you happy again-ah... join me! Join the House of Ever-Lasting Love-ah!'.
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