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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Delonge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cabresco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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187 cm
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201 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Delonge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Cabresco!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delonge scores with a one two! Cabresco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like David Cabresco has been cut.
Good shot there by Delonge.
Delonge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cabresco on the side of the head.
Cabresco fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Delonge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cabresco smiles and moves away.
Delonge looks to land a combination but Cabresco avoids it well.
Delonge lands a hook that stumbles Cabresco back into the cage. Delonge follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Cabresco to the canvas! Delonge pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Cabresco has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Delonge!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Froyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Froyd has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Damien Froyd struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Damien Froyd told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jussi Kantola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Froyd!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Froyd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kantola was covering up waiting for the punch and Froyd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Froyd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kantola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kantola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Froyd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kantola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Froyd has Kantola in his guard.
Kantola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola postures up.
Froyd looking for a sweep. Not yet Froyd, not yet.
Froyd keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola is really struggling to control Froyd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantola wants to stand but Froyd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Froyd thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kantola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Froyd has an active guard here but Kantola has managed to pass into half guard.
Froyd trying to get back to full guard but Kantola takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Froyd looks gassed!
Froyd is trying to reverse the position but instead Kantola has taken his back - oops!
Kantola thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kantola has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tightening his grip on Froyd, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kantola has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Froyd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Froyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kantola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Froyd somewhat.
Kantola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Froyd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Froyd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kantola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kantola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kantola!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Kantola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kantola is defended easily by Froyd.
Kantola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Froyd pulls guard.
Kantola drops back looking for a leg! Froyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Froyd manages to kick Kantola off! Kantola jumps back into Froyd's guard.
Froyd keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola tries to free his leg and advance position but Froyd is retaining full guard.
Froyd is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Froyd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kantola wants to control from the top but Froyd keeps moving.
Kantola working some strikes from top position.
Froyd is looking for a triangle but Kantola pushes his legs off easily.
Kantola stands up and waves to Froyd to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kantola moves into the clinch.
Kantola scores with a knee to the head.
Kantola working Froyd over with knees to the body.
Kantola with a knee to the head.
Kantola lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kantola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Froyd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kantola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kantola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola lands a head kick. Froyd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kantola dives in and grabs Froyd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Froyd pushes down on Kantola's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Kantola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froyd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kantola.
Kantola misses with a takedown attempt - Froyd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kantola closes the distance and pushes Froyd back into the cage.
Kantola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kantola gets through Froyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kantola pulls Froyd into guard.
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Froyd's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Froyd keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Froyd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Kantola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Kantola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kantola wants to clinch up but Froyd keeps it at a distance.
Froyd shoots for a double leg takedown but Kantola sprawls well. He's pushed Froyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kantola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Froyd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kantola gets underhooks to prevent Froyd's takedown attempt.
Kantola is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Froyd looking to slow down the pace here.
Kantola ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kantola no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Froyd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola is trying to control the position but Froyd postures up.
Froyd wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Froyd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Froyd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Froyd stopping the sweep attempt from Kantola.
Kantola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kantola is looking for a triangle but Froyd pushes his legs off easily.
Kantola is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Froyd frees his head nicely. Oh but Kantola has switched to an armbar! Froyd is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jussi Kantola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Sterner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jeff Bulldog has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeff Bulldog seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Sterner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterner clinches with his opponent.
Sterner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sterner pulls guard.
Sterner keeping moving, preventing Bulldog from controlling successfully.
Bulldog could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bulldog is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bulldog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bulldog stands and throws Sterner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bulldog controls the position from side control.
Bulldog has hold of Sterner's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sterner tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bulldog cranks the arm and Sterner screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sterner, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jeff Bulldog!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aileen Mecado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Brickhouse . Mason Simpson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aileen Mecado!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Mecado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Mecado darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mecado's face.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Mecado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mecado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mecado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
Simpson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mecado defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mecado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simpson controlling the action here.
Simpson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mecado is looking to escape.
Simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mecado is refusing to be controlled, as Simpson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mecado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mecado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mecado tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mecado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mecado.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mecado won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Simpson avoiding damage as Mecado throws knees to the body.
Mecado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Mecado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Mecado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
Mecado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mecado prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mecado blocks an uppercut.
Mecado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Mecado missing with knees to the body.
Mecado trying to land knees to the body.
Mecado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson tries to clinch up
and Mecado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simpson thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mecado moves into the clinch.
Mecado tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mecado's elbow.
Mecado successfully pulls guard.
Simpson throws and elbow that misses. Mecado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Mecado!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mecado has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simpson is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Mecado is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aileen Mecado dominated that round.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mecado moves into the clinch.
Simpson slowing the pace effectively.
Mecado manages to break the clinch.
Simpson looks to clinch
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
Mecado keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Mecado is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mecado.
Simpson successfully pulls guard.
Mecado stands up and waves to Simpson to follow him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mecado up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mecado has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mecado trying to land knees to the body.
Mecado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson jumps guard but Mecado stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simpson being controlled against the cage.
Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mecado tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson tries to clinch up
and Mecado counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mecado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson wants to clinch but Mecado slips to the side
and Mecado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mecado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mecado missing with knees to the body.
Mecado lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mason Simpson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mecado is defending well for now.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Simpson avoiding damage as Mecado throws knees to the body.
Mecado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Mecado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mecado circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Mecado to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Mecado circles away easily
and Mecado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mecado.
Simpson has his takedown stuffed
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
Mecado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mecado is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mecado is struggling to control the position.
Simpson jumps guard but Mecado stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mecado with a knee to the head.
Mecado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Mecado is stalling here.
Mecado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mecado obliges.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado with a knee to the head.
Mecado tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Mecado breaks the clinch.
Mecado has managed to clinch.
Mecado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson looking to slow down the pace here.
Mecado scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Mecado has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Mecado prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aileen Mecado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Simpson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Simpson wants to clinch
and Mecado counters by clinching up.
Mecado holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Mecado is controlling the position.
Simpson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Mecado keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Mecado.
Mecado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson avoiding damage as Mecado throws knees to the body.
Mecado lands an elbow inside.
Mecado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Mecado keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Mecado is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Mecado is stalling here.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mecado won't allow it.
Mecado prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Mecado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson with a poor takedown
and Mecado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mecado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Mecado manages to break the clinch.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mecado counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mecado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mecado missing with knees to the body.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mecado landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mecado landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mecado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Mecado keeps him there for the moment.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mecado working Simpson over with knees to the body.
Aileen Mecado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mecado effectively controlling the action here.
Mecado unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simpson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mecado is looking to control Simpson's arms but Simpson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mecado has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Simpson decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson controls Mecado momentarily but Mecado frees himself.
Mecado gets to his feet - Simpson follows without any prompting.
Aileen Mecado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mecado clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mecado breaks from the clinch.
Simpson tries to clinch but Mecado moves away
and Mecado moves into the clinch.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson managing to block the knees to the body from Mecado.
Mecado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mecado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mecado stalls.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mason Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Mecado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aileen Mecado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mecado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aileen Mecado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson comes to the cage accompanied by Manboy by Erik Saede. Ian Larson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Larson!
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, Mariusz Pudzanovski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Larson does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Pudzanovski as Larson shoots in.
Larson throws a hook but Pudzanovski blocks it.
Ian Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larson misses with a wild body shot.
Larson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larson works over Pudzanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Mariusz Pudzanovski has been cut.
Pudzanovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Larson. Larson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson throws a series of punches but Pudzanovski moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pudzanovski defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pudzanovski which made him look bad.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Pudzanovski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Larson to the mat! Larson manages to get full guard.
Pudzanovski wants to pass the guard but Larson is keeping the position.
Larson wants to stand up but Pudzanovski is controlling him.
Pudzanovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Pudzanovski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Larson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzanovski distracts Larson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pudzanovski advances to half guard.
Pudzanovski is pressing down on Larson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larson is holding on for now.
Pudzanovski moves nicely into side control.
Larson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BOOM! Pudzanovski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson taking shots to the head.
Pudzanovski punishing his opponent with strikes.
Larson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Larson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pudzanovski.
Pudzanovski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Larson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pudzanovski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Larson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pudzanovski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Larson's face.
Oh Larson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Pudzanovski! That's really hurt Larson and he's turned his back - Pudzanovski keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Pudzanovski jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pudzanovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carlos jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolt Spenser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jarrid Mendelson - The Ultimate Fighter. Kolt Spenser told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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257 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Carlos jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolt Spenser!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carlos jr trying to pass the guard but Spenser defending well.
Carlos jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spenser wants to control but Carlos jr is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlos jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spenser is refusing to be controlled, as Carlos jr sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Carlos jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Spenser sprawls well. He's pushed Carlos jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spenser shoots and misses
and Carlos jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Carlos jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spenser with a poor takedown
and Carlos jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Spenser thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spenser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carlos jr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spenser's guard now.
Jose Carlos jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolt Spenser.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carlos jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr passes Spenser's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spenser trying to control here.
Spenser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlos jr.
Carlos jr is working for a kimura but Spenser is defending it quite comfortably.
Spenser keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carlos jr trying to control from half guard but Spenser is working away.
Spenser avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlos jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spenser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlos jr.
Carlos jr is looking to advance position but Spenser won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carlos jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Spenser counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carlos jr is refusing to be controlled, as Spenser sits in half guard.
Carlos jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos jr 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.
Spenser tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carlos jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Carlos jr with a lazy takedown attempt
so Spenser counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spenser should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Spenser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spenser wants to control from the top but Carlos jr keeps moving.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spenser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carlos jr is keeping the position for now.
Carlos jr wants to stand and escape but Spenser is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spenser trying to control but Carlos jr is working from the bottom.
Spenser prevents Carlos jr from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spenser with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carlos jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Carlos jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spenser counters with a shoot takedown. Carlos jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Carlos jr keeping moving, preventing Spenser from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Spenser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spenser tries for a takedown but Carlos jr circles away easily
and Carlos jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spenser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carlos jr is working away from the top position though.
Spenser is not content to let Carlos jr control the position.
Carlos jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spenser defends it well.
Carlos jr trying to control from half guard but Spenser is working away.
Carlos jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spenser regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carlos jr.
Carlos jr looking to sit in guard and control but Spenser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spenser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carlos jr wants to stand up but Spenser is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spenser controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Carlos jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carlos jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Carlos jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tanom Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaa comes to the cage accompanied by Advanced Training! from the movie Kick Boxer. Ramos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Na Goa Jail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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136 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tanom Jaa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramos throws a hook but Jaa avoids it easily.
Jaa tries to score with a low kick but Ramos moves his leg out of the way.
Ramos lands a jab.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramos throws the left hand but Jaa avoids the punch easily.
Jaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaa slips a jab from Ramos.
Jaa throws the kick towards the body but Ramos avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaa is just out of range.
Carl Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos takes a swing at Jaa's ribcage but misses.
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaa misses with a kick to the body.
Jaa throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramos with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jaa feints and then cracks Ramos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramos down.
Jaa blocks a jab.
Jaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick from Jaa.
Jaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Jaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Jaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaa is looking to clinch.
Jaa throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaa throws a leg kick which misses Ramos's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramos tries to avoid it.
Ramos checks a low kick from Jaa.
Jaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramos avoids a kick to the body.
Ramos misses with a double jab.
Ramos lands a nice hook to Jaa's body. Jaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses.
Jaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ramos.
Ramos checks a leg kick.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaa tries to clinch there but Ramos circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Ramos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Jaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jaa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaa slips a jab from Ramos.
Jaa tries to clinch but Ramos is having none of it.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaa throws a head kick that Ramos semi-blocks.
Jaa tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Jaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Jaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaa on the side of the head.
Jaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaa needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos scores with the left hand. Jaa knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Jaa slips the punch.
Jaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
Ramos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a hook. Jaa ducked under it nicely.
Ramos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaa throws a push kick but Ramos slaps the foot to one side.
Jaa lands with a kick to the temple. Ramos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
Ramos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramos throws a hook but Jaa blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Ramos misses.
Jaa moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Ramos checks a low kick from Jaa.
Jaa is looking to clinch but Ramos is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaa.
Jaa throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanom Jaa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramos avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jaa.
Ramos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaa. Jaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanom Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos dips to his left and cracks Jaa with an uppercut!
Jaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaa slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaa misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramos checks it well.
Ramos takes a swing at Jaa's ribcage but misses.
Jaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carl Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos with a nice cross.
Jaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaa slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaa moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Ramos cracks Jaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramos throws a right hand that Jaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaa also avoids with ease.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaa slips a jab from Ramos.
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaa tries to land a front kick but Ramos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaa misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Jaa tries to clinch there but Ramos circles away.
Jaa moves away from the strike by Ramos.
Jaa lands a front kick.
Jaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramos in the body.
Jaa tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
Jaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
Jaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaa throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaa. Ramos shrugs it off though.
Jaa tries to clinch
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos misses with a looping left.
Jaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Ramos slips a jab and a cross from Jaa.
Ramos clobbers Jaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Ramos really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ramos's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ramos duly obliges.
Jaa thows a body kick. Ramos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Jaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaa lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaa throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Jaa moves in looking to clinch but Ramos pushes him off.
Ramos tries to bum rush Jaa with a series of wild strikes but Jaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jaa throws a push kick but Ramos slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Jaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramos misses with a two punch combination.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaa.
Jaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Jaa throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramos keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaa throws a push kick but Ramos slaps the foot to one side.
Ramos cracks Jaa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramos scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos swinging wildly here.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Jaa is out of range.
Jaa throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaa at a distance.
Jaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Ramos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Jaa misses with a body kick.
Jaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaa slips under a jab from Ramos.
Ramos throws a hook but Jaa avoids it easily.
Ramos lands with a cross.
Jaa takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Jaa darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tanom Jaa will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jaa moves in looking to clinch but Ramos pushes him off.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Jaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Jaa.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Ramos cracks Jaa with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramos. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa walks into a stiff left hand from Ramos.
Jaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramos lands a nice hook to Jaa's body. Jaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramos counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramos cracks Jaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos cracks Jaa with a good jab.
Ramos thuds his right hand into Jaa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Ramos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaa doesn't seem phased though.
Jaa misses with a wild body shot.
Jaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Jaa is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos blocks a jab.
Ramos lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos misses the jab.
Jaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaa slips a jab from Ramos.
Jaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Ramos lands a jab to Jaa's midsection.
Ramos lands with a hook. Jaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jaa swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Jaa wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Jaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos lands with a straight right. Jaa didn't see that one coming.
Jaa blocks a jab.
Jaa is looking to wear down Ramos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramos misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Ramos! Carl Ramos retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Another One Bites the Dust. Gunnar Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angelo Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Nelson getting side control.
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson wants to take Anderson's back but he can't do it this time.
Nelson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anderson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Anderson won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Nelson looks gassed!
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson taking a bit of punishment here - Anderson scoring with strikes.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control.
Nelson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson lands some shots froms side control.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Anderson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Nelson jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Angelo Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nelson.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
Nelson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nelson looking to stall.
Nelson jumps guard but Anderson stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson throws an elbow but it misses.
Nelson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Angelo Anderson has been cut.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Angelo Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Angelo Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Anderson'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.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Angelo Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nelson.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Nelson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Anderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson jabs at Nelson's body.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Anderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Anderson'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.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nelson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Anderson is in no mood to give up.
Nelson fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anderson turns into him and now he's in Nelson's guard.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Anderson lands strikes from half guard.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Nelson has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Angelo Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angelo Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Nelson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Nelson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
Nelson is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Anderson misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Nelson.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Anderson!
Angelo Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!
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