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Insanity 44: No Surrender PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan DePloi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Loredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan DePloi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alvin Loredo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loredo with a jab.
DePloi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loredo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loredo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loredo lands a jab to DePloi's midsection.
Loredo cracks DePloi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Ryan DePloi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loredo cracks DePloi with an open hand slap.
DePloi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DePloi is rocked!
DePloi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh DePloi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loredo steps in with a hook that catches DePloi right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Loredo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! DePloi looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvin Loredo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks fails with the takedown
and Sanderson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Johny Hendricks has been cut.
Sanderson delivers a nice body kick.
Sanderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hendricks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hendricks is striking but Sanderson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hendricks missing with punches from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hendricks misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sanderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanderson landing punches.
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hendricks?
Sanderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hendricks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson lands a heavy elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hendricks throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sanderson controlling his opponent.
Sanderson working Hendricks over with strikes here.
Sanderson is landing with some decent strikes but Hendricks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sanderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hendricks is bucking up trying to escape but Sanderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hendricks is rocked!
Hendricks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hendricks is still in real trouble! Can Sanderson finish him?
Sanderson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Hendricks in real trouble here! The ref calls for Hendricks to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cael Sanderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Cael Sanderson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rayvan Marenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayvan Marenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin tries for a takedown but Marenia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marenia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nikitin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marenia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nikitin tries to buck Marenia off but Marenia is having none of it.
Marenia wants to stand but Nikitin has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Nikitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marenia wants to stand up but Nikitin is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marenia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Nikitin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nikitin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marenia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marenia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikitin controls the pace.
Nikitin stands up over Marenia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Marenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marenia circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin avoids the head kick by Marenia.
Nikitin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nikitin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nikitin showed some decent athleticism there.
Marenia is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikitin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Marenia is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikitin 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.
Nikitin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin prevents Marenia from improving his position.
Nikitin is thwarting Marenia's attempts to control the position.
Nikitin is controlling the pace.
Marenia is refusing to be controlled, as Nikitin sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marenia is looking for a sweep. Nikitin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marenia trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marenia is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Nikitin.
Marenia is refusing to be controlled, as Nikitin sits in half guard.
Marenia missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikitin works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Nikitin stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Nikitin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marenia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nikitin sprawls well. Nikitin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marenia gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikitin clinches up against the cage.
Nikitin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Rayvan Marenia has been cut.
Nikitin prevents Marenia from breaking the clinch.
Nikitin tightens his grip and picks Marenia up, before dumping him to the ground. Marenia manages to land in guard.
Marenia is looking to stand up but Nikitin isn't so interested in that idea.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Marenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikitin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nikitin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marenia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikitin has managed to get both his arms back between Marenia's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandr Nikitin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikitin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nikitin working some strikes from top position.
Nikitin content to stall in guard here.
Nikitin stands and throws Marenia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marenia can't do much from the bottom here.
Marenia tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin working the ground and pound.
Nikitin trying to control the position but Marenia is working away.
Nikitin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Nikitin scoring with punches from side control.
Marenia trying to remain calm as Nikitin controls from the top position.
Marenia throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nikitin blocks the strikes from Marenia.
Nikitin controlling the position.
Nikitin working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Marenia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikitin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Marenia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin is looking to take a break and control but Marenia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikitin cracks Marenia with a big right hand but Marenia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nikitin scoring with punches and elbows.
Nikitin looks up at the clock and then as Marenia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nikitin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nikitin controls the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Marenia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Nikitin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rayvan Marenia's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nikitin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nikitin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nikitin working Marenia over with strikes.
Nikitin passes to side control.
Marenia misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nikitin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marenia is trying to escape the position but Nikitin is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin wants to control but Marenia is keeping him busy.
Nikitin grinds an elbow into Marenia's temple.
Nikitin controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marenia controls the position for a moment.
Nikitin working the ground and pound from side control.
Marenia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nikitin working the ground and pound.
Nikitin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nikitin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marenia down.
Marenia is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nikitin slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marenia wants to control but Nikitin postures up.
Nikitin working the head and body with strikes.
Nikitin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nikitin is chipping away with strikes.
Nikitin looks up at the clock and then as Marenia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nikitin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marenia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marenia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nikitin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nikitin just content to control the position.
Nikitin scoring with punches and elbows.
Alexandr Nikitin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marenia is trying to escape the position but Nikitin is controlling the position.
Nikitin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Marenia some visible discomfort.
Marenia is being controlled here.
Nikitin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Marenia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nikitin controls the position.
Nikitin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexandr Nikitin.
Nikitin goes for a double leg but Marenia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marenia continues to drive forward.
Nikitin pushes off an throws an elbow but Marenia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marenia pulls guard.
Nikitin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marenia is looking to stand up but Nikitin isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikitin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rayvan Marenia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Nikitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikitin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Nikitin!
A very excited looking Alexandr Nikitin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rich Van Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jin Yamato enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Van Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Winkle loads up on a big right hand but Yamato slips the punch.
Van Winkle missing with a left hand there. Yamato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Winkle misses with a straight left.
A combination from Van Winkle does no damage.
Yamato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Winkle throws out a loose jab but Yamato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Winkle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Winkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamato.
Van Winkle throws a hook but Yamato blocks it.
Yamato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamato tries to bum rush Van Winkle with a series of wild strikes but Van Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Winkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamato.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamato is defended easily by Van Winkle.
Van Winkle throws a right hand that misses
and Yamato counters with a three punch combo that has Van Winkle backing up. Van Winkle nods at Yamato to acknowledge the strikes.
Yamato ducks under a wild hook from Van Winkle.
A punch combination from Van Winkle misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato digs a good hook to Van Winkle's body.
Van Winkle connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Winkle misses the jab.
Van Winkle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamato with a hook.
Yamato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Winkle misses with an uppercut
and Yamato counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Winkle throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Winkle misses with an uppercut.
Yamato closes the distance and clinches up with Van Winkle, looking for a takedown. Yamato pushes Van Winkle against the cage but Van Winkle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rich Van Winkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yamato.
Van Winkle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown but Van Winkle shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yamato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yamato tries to clinch but Van Winkle is having none of it.
Van Winkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Winkle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamato.
Yamato tries to clinch there but Van Winkle circles away.
Van Winkle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yamato connects with a jab.
Yamato scoring well with a low kick there.
Jin Yamato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamato.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Winkle misses the target.
Yamato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Winkle's waist but Van Winkle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamato off to one side.
Van Winkle misses with a looping left.
Yamato throws a nice looking combination but Van Winkle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle slips a jab from Yamato.
Van Winkle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamato throws out the jab.
A combination from Yamato does no damage.
Yamato fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Winkle with a nice cross.
Van Winkle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yamato's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Van Winkle throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Winkle misses the target.
Yamato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamato missing with a left hand there. Van Winkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamato moves out of range as Van Winkle strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamato scores with a hook.
Yamato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Winkle swivels and escapes.
Yamato misses with a wild body shot.
Yamato scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamato drops his hands momentarily and Van Winkle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rich Van Winkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Yamato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamato.
Yamato shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Winkle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamato missing with a left hand there. Van Winkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Winkle misses the jab.
Yamato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Van Winkle misses the target.
Yamato lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Van Winkle misses.
Van Winkle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Yamato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yamato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Winkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamato.
Van Winkle misses with an uppercut.
Yamato fails to land the takedown.
Yamato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Yamato has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Winkle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Winkle throws out the jab.
Jin Yamato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Winkle cracks Yamato with an open hand slap.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Yamato looks to clinch
and Yamato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yamato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Winkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamato.
Van Winkle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Winkle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Yamato does it's job there.
Van Winkle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamato.
Yamato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Winkle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rich Van Winkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yamato.
Van Winkle works Yamato's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Winkle misses the target.
A cross from Van Winkle lands.
Van Winkle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Winkle.
Yamato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamato darts in and clinches Van Winkle up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Winkle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Winkle is trying to break free.
Yamato tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Winkle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Winkle has Yamato pressed against the cage.
Yamato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Winkle missing with a left hand there. Yamato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamato tries to bum rush Van Winkle with a series of wild strikes but Van Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamato controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle is looking to improve his position.
Yamato stalling.
Jin Yamato has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Van Winkle misses with a few strikes there.
Van Winkle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Winkle avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Winkle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle throws out a loose jab but Yamato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Winkle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yamato tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yamato content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Winkle wants to get back to his feet but Yamato drags him back down.
Yamato controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Yamato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Yamato misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Yamato.
Yamato misses with a few strikes there.
Van Winkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Winkle misses the target.
A big left from Yamato misses.
Van Winkle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yamato misses with a wild combination.
Yamato dips to his left and cracks Van Winkle with an uppercut!
Yamato walks into a jab.
Van Winkle misses with a looping left.
Yamato scores with a hook to the body. Van Winkle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Winkle is fending him off so far but Yamato persists. Nope, Van Winkle circles away and we're back to standing.
Yamato misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato shoots in but Van Winkle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Winkle throws an overhand right that lands on Yamato's shoulder, as Yamato tries to avoid the shot.
Yamato defending well as Van Winkle loads up on a big left hand.
Van Winkle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamato in his tracks.
Van Winkle swings widly with a right hand
and Yamato counters with a left and a right that stings Van Winkle.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamato takes one on the button.
Van Winkle misses with a straight right.
Yamato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yamato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Winkle.
Yamato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Winkle defends well and Yamato ends up having to push Van Winkle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rich Van Winkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Yamato.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Winkle as Yamato tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle can't break the clinch.
Yamato landing knees to the head.
Yamato is trying to break the clinch but Van Winkle is controlling him.
Van Winkle stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Winkle is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamato has double underhooks.
Yamato manages to break the clinch.
Van Winkle misses with a looping left.
Van Winkle misses with an uppercut.
Van Winkle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamato.
Van Winkle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yamato.
Rich Van Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Winkle leaves Yamato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Winkle throws out a loose jab but Yamato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Winkle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamato slips a jab and a cross from Van Winkle.
Van Winkle misses with a straight right.
Yamato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Winkle misses with a straight left.
Yamato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Winkle.
Good exchange - Yamato coming out on top.
Van Winkle misses with a looping left.
Van Winkle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamato.
Yamato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Winkle scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Yamato misses.
Yamato misses the jab.
Van Winkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yamato is looking to clinch.
Van Winkle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Winkle blocks a jab.
Van Winkle throws a lazy right hand but Yamato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Winkle counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Winkle misses with a straight right.
Van Winkle misses with a straight left.
Jin Yamato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jin Yamato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Winkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamato.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jin Yamato.
I've got Yamato 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Yamato!
Jin Yamato thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine has chosen Hell Yeah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamey Jasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jasta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jasta cracks Machine with a good jab.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Jasta counters with a thumping low kick.
Jasta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machine.
Jasta scores with a hook.
Machine throws a body shot but no joy.
Jasta moves out of range of the body kick.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Jasta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jasta throws a body shot but no joy.
Machine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jamey Jasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Machine misses with the combination.
Machine wants to clinch but Jasta slips to the side
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine tries to clinch but Jasta moves out of range.
Jasta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machine clinches up against the cage.
Jasta blocks an uppercut.
Jasta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Machine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jasta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jasta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
Jasta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machine momentarily.
Machine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jasta defends well and Machine ends up having to push Jasta into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jasta as Machine tries to tie him up.
Jasta scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jasta as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Jasta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Jasta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jasta connects with a jab.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jasta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Jasta's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jasta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jasta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jasta with a nice cross.
Jasta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machine's head backwards.
Machine looks to clinch
and Jasta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jamey Jasta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine wants to clinch but Jasta slips to the side
and Jasta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine walks into a stiff left hand from Jasta.
Machine takes a swing at Jasta's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to clinch up but Jasta circles away and keeps his distance.
Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machine shoots and misses
and Jasta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machine throws a jab when Jasta was well out of range.
Jasta throws a one two combo.
Jasta cracks Machine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machine is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Jasta.
Machine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jasta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jasta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jasta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jasta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machine wants to clinch but Jasta slips to the side
and Jasta counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Jasta finds it's way through Machine's defenses.
Machine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machine wants to clinch up but Jasta keeps it at a distance.
We've been informed that Machine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machine tries to clinch but Jasta is having none of it.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to clinch
and Jasta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jasta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jasta lands a jab to Machine's midsection.
A jab from Jasta misses.
Machine looks for a takedown but Jasta sprawls well.
Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jasta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machine has time to react.
Machine wants to clinch.
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Jasta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jasta connects with an inside leg kick.
Jasta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Jasta.
Machine slips a jab and a cross from Jasta.
Jasta scores with a shot to the body.
Machine tries to clinch but Jasta moves out of range.
Jasta tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine tries to clinch
enabling Jasta to counter with a crisp jab.
Jasta looks to land a combination. Machine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine wants to clinch.
Jasta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jasta counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jasta works Machine's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Jasta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Jasta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machine is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jasta is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Machine.
Machine walks into a stiff left hand from Jasta.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Jasta catches Machine right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Jasta misses.
Machine tries for a takedown but Jasta circles away easily
and Jasta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jasta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Jasta counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machine fails to land the takedown.
Jamey Jasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
Jasta scores with a head kick.
Jasta lands a glancing blow to the side of Machine's head.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Jasta pushes him off.
Machine tries for a takedown but Jasta circles away easily
and Jasta counters with a nice leg kick.
Jasta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jasta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jasta gets tackled into the cage by Machine. Machine maintains the clinch.
Machine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jasta stalls.
A short left from Jasta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta lands with a right to the head.
Jasta is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jasta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machine or not.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Jasta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine avoids the head kick by Jasta.
Jasta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jasta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Jasta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machine tries to clinch
letting Jasta counter with a right hand.
Jasta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jasta cracks Machine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta checks a leg kick.
Jasta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machine's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Jasta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jasta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Jasta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machine. That did some damage!
Jasta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machine's head backwards.
Machine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jasta but Jasta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machine darts in trying to clinch
and Jasta counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jasta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jasta lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Jasta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jasta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Jasta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Machine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jasta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jasta tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jasta to the ground. Jasta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Machine moves to clinch but Jasta breaks away
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine is still on wobbly legs! Can Jasta finish him?
Jasta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machine seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Jasta.
Jasta dips to his left and cracks Machine with an uppercut!
Jasta misses with a double jab.
Machine tries to clinch but Jasta moves away
and Jasta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Jasta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jasta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jasta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jamey Jasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Machine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta throws a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Jasta, which made it look bad.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jasta steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Machine is out on his feet! Jasta sets himself and nearly takes Machine's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamey Jasta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heads Will Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Roll kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deep In The Devil's Eye & You. Grace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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9 - 5 - 0 |
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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heads Will Roll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Grace!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Will Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Grace counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Will Roll. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heads Will Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace throws a leg kick which misses Will Roll's front leg but catches the back leg as Will Roll tries to avoid it.
Grace thuds a left hand into Will Roll's body.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Will Roll manages to avoid it.
Will Roll misses with an uppercut.
Will Roll swings widly with a right hand
and Grace counters with a good low kick that Will Roll was not able to check.
Will Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Will Roll throws a looping overhand right but Grace ducks down to avoid it.
Will Roll misses with an uppercut.
Will Roll connects with a jab.
Will Roll takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Will Roll tries to clinch but Grace is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grace misses with a body kick.
Grace throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Grace tenderised Will Roll's leg. Will Roll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grace slips a straight right by Will Roll.
Will Roll takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Grace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Will Roll avoids the body shot from Grace.
Will Roll lands a nice shot that snaps Grace's head back.
Grace has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Will Roll scores with a body shot.
Will Roll moves into range and connects with a jab.
Will Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grace.
Will Roll checks the leg kick.
Grace moves out of range as Will Roll strikes.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Will Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Will Roll lands with a straight right. Grace didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grace loads up on a big right hand but Will Roll slips the punch.
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Will Roll's shoulder, as Will Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Grace misses with a body shot.
Will Roll misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Will Roll misses with a hook
and Grace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Will Roll lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace scores with a nice strike.
Grace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Grace dodges the punch combination from Will Roll.
Grace throws out a loose jab but Will Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Will Roll tries to clinch but Grace moves out of range.
Grace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Will Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grace throws out the jab.
Grace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grace moves out of range of the strikes.
Will Roll misses with a right hand
and Grace counters with a straight right hand.
Grace looks to score with a jab to the body but Will Roll is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Grace.
Will Roll throws a lazy right hand but Grace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Will Roll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grace throws a body shot but no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grace!
Will Roll darts in trying to clinch
and Grace counters with a thumping low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Roll swings widly with a right hand
and Grace counters with a nice body shot.
Will Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Will Roll throws an overhand right that lands on Grace's shoulder, as Grace tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heads Will Roll will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Will Roll on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grace throws a jab but it's blocked by Will Roll.
Will Roll with a jab.
Grace slips under a jab.
Grace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Will Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Grace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Will Roll.
Will Roll scores with a hook to the body. Grace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Will Roll missing with a left hand there. Grace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Will Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Grace counters with a left to the body.
Will Roll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Will Roll thinking.
Heads Will Roll is winning the standup battle so far.
Grace blocks a jab.
Will Roll takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Roll swings for the body but Grace moves out of range.
Grace throws an overhand right that lands on Will Roll's shoulder, as Will Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Grace looks to score with a jab to the body but Will Roll is just out of range.
Grace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Grace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Will Roll.
Grace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grace.
Grace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grace works Will Roll's body with a nice hook.
Will Roll throws a hook to the side of Grace's head but Grace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Will Roll misses the body punch
and Grace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Will Roll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Will Roll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Will Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Will Roll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grace misses with a hook. Will Roll ducked under it nicely.
Grace misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Grace. Beautiful body shot.
Will Roll keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Will Roll lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Will Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Will Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Will Roll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Will Roll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Will Roll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Will Roll.
Will Roll tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Will Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Grace counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grace. Will Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Will Roll with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace cracks a nice hook into Will Roll's ribs.
Grace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grace misses with a leg kick
and Will Roll counters with a nice uppercut.
Will Roll tries to clinch but Grace moves away
enabling Grace to counter with a crisp jab.
Will Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Roll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grace swings for the body but Will Roll moves out of range.
Will Roll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Will Roll scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Grace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grace slips a straight right by Will Roll.
Grace takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Will Roll manages to avoid it.
Will Roll connects with a body shot that sends Grace's belly button to the back.
Grace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Will Roll looks to land a right hand but Grace moved out of range.
Grace misses with a straight right.
Will Roll lands with a cross.
Grace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grace connects with an inside leg kick.
Will Roll tries to keep at a distance but Grace has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Grace.
It looks like Heads Will Roll has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace misses with a punch to the body.
Grace jerks Will Roll's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Will Roll drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Grace goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Grace because Will Roll was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Charles Grace!
Charles Grace looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm gonna debate the f@ck outta myself as soon as I hit the shower!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craven Moorehead 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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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelo Baptista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baptista pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moorehead lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Moorehead.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baptista. That's going to slow Moorehead down.
Baptista throws a leg kick but Moorehead sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baptista seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moorehead takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moorehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baptista moves away.
A swing and a miss from Moorehead.
Baptista tries to move into range but Moorehead moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moorehead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moorehead misses with an uppercut. Baptista saw that one coming.
Moorehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baptista.
Baptista attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baptista takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moorehead misses with a hook. Baptista ducked under it nicely.
Craven Moorehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baptista sizes up Moorehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorehead scores with a shot to the body.
Baptista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moorehead.
Moorehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Baptista on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baptista missing with a left hand there. Moorehead was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moorehead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baptista at a distance.
Moorehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baptista is breathing heavily.
Moorehead tries to bum rush Baptista with a series of wild strikes but Baptista uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead connects with a body shot.
Moorehead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Moorehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Moorehead misses.
Moorehead lands a left and a right that send Baptista crashing to the mat, dazed. Moorehead thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Baptista is rocked!
It looks like Angelo Baptista has been cut.
Moorehead is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baptista rather than just go for the knockout.
Moorehead connects with a body shot that sends Baptista's belly button to the back.
Oh Baptista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moorehead connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Baptista out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craven Moorehead!
After winning the bout, Craven Moorehead thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Blazing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazer comes to the cage accompanied by What what (in the butt). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Blazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Blazing!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazer throws an overhand right that lands on Blazing's shoulder, as Blazing tries to avoid the shot.
Blazer lands a jab to Blazing's midsection.
Blazing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blazer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blazing tries to close the distance and clinch but Blazer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blazer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazing moves away.
Blazing swinging wildly here.
Blazing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blazer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blazing.
Blazer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blazer scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Blazing.
Blazer looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazing is just out of range.
Blazer cracks Blazing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blazer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blazer takes a swing at Blazing's ribcage but misses.
Ricky Blazer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazing throws a right hand that Blazer ducks under and follows up with a left that Blazer also avoids with ease.
Blazer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazing misses with a wild combination.
Blazer looks to land a left hand but Blazing moved out of range nicely.
Blazing takes a swing at Blazer's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Blazer both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Blake Blazing has been cut.
Blazer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blazing counters with a stiff right hand.
Blazing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blazer was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazing.
Blazing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blazer throws a lazy uppercut
and Blazing counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blazer thinking.
Blazer throws a hook but Blazing avoids it easily.
Blazing scores with a one two! Blazer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blazing circles away quickly and effectively.
Some bone on bone action there as Blazer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blazer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blazer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blazer blocks a head kick by Blazing.
Blazing moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazing throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blazer.
Blazing throws a nice looking combination but Blazer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blazer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blazer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blazer cracks Blazing with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blazing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Blazer.
Blazer takes a swing at Blazing's ribcage but misses.
Blazing is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blazer rather than just go for the knockout.
Blazing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blazer lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Blazing falls backwards - clearly groggy! Blazer dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Blazer!
A very excited looking Ricky Blazer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Rainwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Busy Living. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ronnie McDonald was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Rainwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
Rainwater seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is in close to Rainwater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rainwater is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rainwater keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ronnie McDonald wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rainwater has a takedown stuffed.
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rainwater looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Rainwater is defending well.
McDonald controls the position.
Rainwater is looking for a sweep.
McDonald cracks Rainwater with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rainwater being controlled for a moment.
Rainwater taking a bit of punishment here - McDonald scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks up at the clock and then as Rainwater takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McDonald smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rainwater is trying to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rainwater controls the position for a moment.
McDonald stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Rainwater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rainwater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rainwater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald slips under a jab.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rainwater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Rainwater.
McDonald closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rainwater is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Rainwater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald tries to stand but Rainwater is controlling his head.
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainwater is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McDonald is chipping away with strikes.
Rainwater takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rainwater is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rainwater is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald dominated that 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.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rainwater connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
McDonald shoots in and bounces Rainwater off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald wanted to stand there but Rainwater had control of the position.
Rainwater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald cracks Rainwater with a solid left hand.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rainwater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Rainwater's legs - danger averted.
McDonald trying to control but Rainwater is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainwater managing to control the position.
McDonald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rainwater did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rainwater holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rainwater is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
McDonald is really stuck here.
McDonald turns into Rainwater and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainwater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Rainwater sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rainwater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Rainwater, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Rainwater against the cage but Rainwater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dallas Rainwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie McDonald.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rainwater's guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Rainwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rainwater has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
Rainwater controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Rainwater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stays in close to Rainwater's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronnie McDonald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Rainwater pushes him off.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rainwater sprawls well. Rainwater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rainwater throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDonald uses it to pass to side control.
McDonald decides to stand back up. McDonald steps back and let's Rainwater get back to his feet.
Rainwater gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rainwater's guard.
McDonald trying to control but Rainwater is working from the bottom.
Rainwater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Rainwater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Rainwater misses.
McDonald looks to clinch
letting Rainwater counter with a right hand.
Rainwater throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rainwater manages to avoid it.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rainwater manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald tries to clinch
and Rainwater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rainwater manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainwater shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rainwater's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rainwater misses the shot to the body.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rainwater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rainwater darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rainwater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rainwater prevents McDonald from standing back up.
McDonald trying to control but Rainwater postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rainwater is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Rainwater is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rainwater trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronnie McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rainwater won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald controls Rainwater momentarily but Rainwater frees himself.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Rainwater from controlling successfully.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rainwater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Rainwater in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainwater trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Ronnie McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rainwater shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dallas Rainwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rainwater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Rainwater keeps moving and retains side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dallas Rainwater.
Well McDonald 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
A victorious Ronnie McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moses Rington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rington comes to the cage accompanied by Strength and Science. Bill Hicks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moses Rington 's chin.
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Rington !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Hicks!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
Rington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moses Rington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rington catches Hicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Rington .
Rington lands a jab to Hicks's midsection.
Rington lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick from Rington lands but Hicks takes it in his stride.
Rington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rington is looking for a sweep. Hicks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks is stalling here. Rington is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hicks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rington working the head with strikes.
Hicks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rington .
Rington 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.
Rington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Rington crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying to control Rington 's posture but Rington avoids it.
Rington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Rington in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rington misses with the ground and pound.
Hicks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rington off and has taken his back!
Rington wants to escape the position.
Rington breaks Hicks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hicks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rington defends it easily.
Hicks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rington controls the pace.
Rington preventing the sweep.
Rington advances position into side control!
Hicks tries to buck Rington off but Rington is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hicks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rington but great work by Hicks.
Hicks trying to control the position but Rington is working away.
Hicks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rington can't do much from the bottom here.
Rington is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rington is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Rington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Rington circles away easily
and Rington counters with a low kick, right behind Hicks 's knee.
Rington scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rington digs a good body shot into Hicks's ribs.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking.
Moses Rington is winning the standup battle so far.
Rington lands with a kick to the temple. Hicks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rington lands a body shot.
Rington throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks takes one to the side of the head.
Rington jabs Hicks right on the nose. Hicks blinks but takes it well.
Hicks walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rington slaps away a takedown attempt from Hicks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moses Rington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hicks.
Rington defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rington .
Rington cracks the inside of Hicks's front leg.
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hicks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rington pinned against the cage. Rington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hicks shoots in and drives through. Rington sprawls well.
Hicks tries to move into range but Rington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rington to score with a decent uppercut.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rington actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hicks advances position into side control!
Rington is not content to let Hicks control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rington to see if he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hicks is staying tight to Rington 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hicks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rington wants to advance to full mount but Hicks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying to keep Rington in close.
Rington wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks wants to improve his position but instead Rington has moved into half guard.
Rington trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Rington has control of the leg.
Rington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Rington 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. This is the final round!
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Rington counters with an inside leg kick.
Rington throws the kick towards the body but Hicks avoids it.
Rington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Rington has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rington misses with a body shot.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Rington circles away easily
enabling Rington to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Rington . That snapped Hicks's head back.
Hicks misses with a left hand
enabling Rington to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks dives in and grabs Rington 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rington pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
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!
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Rington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moses Rington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
Hicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rington lands a left and a right that send Hicks crashing to the mat, dazed. Rington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hicks is rocked!
Rington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rington connects with a right hand. Hicks shakes it off.
Hicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Rington finish him?
Hicks dives in and grabs Rington 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rington pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
Hicks drops his hands momentarily and Rington needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hicks just on the top of the head. Hicks drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hicks - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Moses Rington !
A relieved looking Moses Rington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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