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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartek Gor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harcin Meld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartek Gor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harcin Meld!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meld throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gor counters with a shoot takedown. Meld fights it but they end up in guard.
Gor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meld really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meld wants to get back to his feet but Gor passes into half guard.
Meld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Meld wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gor postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gor passes into half guard.
Gor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meld keeps working.
Gor passes into side control, despite Meld's attempt to control the position.
Meld wants to get back to his feet but Gor drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Meld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Gor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gor working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meld managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gor.
Meld wants to control but Gor postures up.
Gor misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gor cracks Meld with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gor controlling the position.
Meld struggling a bit here.
Gor controls the position.
Gor working the ground and pound but Meld is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gor happy to just control the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meld displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gor.
Gor fails with a takedown attempt.
Meld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meld wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Gor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meld is looking to clinch.
Gor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meld wants to sweep here but Gor controlling him for the moment.
Meld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meld wants to stand but Gor is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gor trying to control the position from guard on top but Meld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meld thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meld keeping moving, preventing Gor from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gor controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meld moves in looking to clinch but Gor pushes him off.
Meld misses with a kick to the body
and Gor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Gor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meld enables Gor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meld manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gor throwing strikes from guard but Meld blocks nicely.
Gor throwing strikes from guard but Meld blocks nicely.
Bartek Gor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meld can do to turn this around?
Gor wants to control but Meld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gor actively working from the bottom here.
Gor gets full guard.
Meld sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Meld trying to control the position from guard on top but Gor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meld wants to pass the guard but Gor is keeping the position.
Meld is looking to stand up but Gor won't let him.
Meld wants to control from the top but Gor keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meld as he jumps to the side.
Bartek Gor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gor was well out of range. Poor timing from Meld.
Gor has a takedown stuffed.
Gor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartek Gor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meld!
Meld tries to buck Gor off but Gor is having none of it.
Meld wants to control but Gor postures up.
Meld parries the strikes from Gor easily there. Gor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meld to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meld struggling a bit here.
Gor 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.
Meld is not content to let Gor control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gor is trying to get an arm triangle but Meld is defending well.
Gor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Meld wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gor has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Meld's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Meld is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bartek Gor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Zigler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb comes to the cage accompanied by Kid Rock - Born Free. Zach Zigler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
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, Zach Zigler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zigler moves away.
Zigler throws a good cross that connects.
Webb misses with a looping right.
Zigler tries to sprawl but Webb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zigler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Webb throwing shots but Zigler is blocking nicely.
Webb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Webb there.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webb misses with a head shot. Zigler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Webb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zigler's head.
It looks like Zach Zigler has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throws an elbow that misses. Zigler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webb's guard. Nice move by Zigler!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Webb is working hard here to advance position.
Webb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Webb has a closed guard, preventing Zigler from standing up.
Webb looking for a sweep. Not yet Webb, not yet.
Webb has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zigler has passed into side control.
Webb is looking to regain half guard here but Zigler keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zigler is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Webb is looking to improve his position but Zigler isn't that keen on the idea.
Zigler wants to stand but Webb is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Webb can't escape the position.
Zigler looking to control but Webb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zigler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Webb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking to improve his position but Zigler isn't that keen on the idea.
Webb tries to hold on but Zigler pushes him away.
Webb is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Webb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Webb tries to get out of the position.
Zigler is looking to stand but Webb has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Webb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zigler gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Zigler looks to land a combination but Webb avoids it well.
Webb feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Zigler misses.
A punch combination from Zigler misses.
Zigler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zach Zigler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zach Zigler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zigler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webb moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Zigler. Those never looked like landing.
Zigler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Webb eats them both and turns towards Zigler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Webb tries for a takedown but Zigler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webb slips a jab and a cross from Zigler.
Zigler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Webb is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Zigler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zigler wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Webb. Beautiful body shot.
Zigler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Webb.
Zach Zigler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Webb dodges the punch combination from Zigler.
Webb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zigler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Webb misses with a body shot.
Zach Zigler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb with a hook.
Webb throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigler.
Zigler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zigler lands a really nice looking cross but Webb seems unphased.
Webb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Webb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zigler's head.
Zigler kicks Webb off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigler motions for Webb to come forward. Zigler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Webb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zigler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zigler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zigler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webb looks for a takedown but Zigler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Webb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zigler looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb is just out of range.
Webb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zigler unleashes a big counter combination but Webb bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Webb dives in and scores a takedown into Zigler's guard.
Webb throws an elbow that misses. Zigler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Webb's guard. Nice move by Zigler!
Webb looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zigler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
It looks like Zigler is going to stand back up.
Webb is looking for a sweep. Zigler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb trying to control but Zigler postures up.
Webb is looking for a sweep. Zigler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigler wants to stand but Webb has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zigler passes into side control, despite Webb's attempt to control the position.
Webb tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zigler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Webb is working to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Zigler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zach Zigler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zigler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Webb takes a swing at Zigler's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Zigler misses.
Zigler throws a combination. Webb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Webb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Webb throws the left hand but Zigler avoids the punch easily.
Webb tests Zigler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Zigler catches Webb right on the button with a cross.
Webb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zigler throws a right hand that Webb ducks under and follows up with a left that Webb also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Webb. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Webb misses.
Webb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zigler.
Webb tries to counter with a takedown but Zigler is quick to defend against it.
Webb moves out of range as Zigler throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zigler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Webb. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb looks to land a right hand but Zigler moved out of range.
Webb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zigler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zigler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Webb.
Webb moves out of range as Zigler throws a body kick.
Webb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Webb lands a nice looking body shot.
Webb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zigler lands a jab-cross combination.
Zigler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb.
Danga de danga de dang - Zigler scores with a four punch combination!
Christopher Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zigler tries to clinch up but Webb circles away and keeps his distance.
Zigler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Webb missing with a left hand there. Zigler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zigler misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zigler.
Webb catches Zigler napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Zigler to the canvas!
Zigler is rocked!
That has opened up Zach Zigler's cut even more.
Webb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zigler is still in real trouble! Can Webb finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webb postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Zigler covers up, he's hurt! Webb keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Webb and the ref steps in to end the fight! Webb can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Webb!
Christopher Webb was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Trinity - Annibale E I Cantori Moderni. A fine choice. Long is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The might of The Heart. George Long is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maksymilian Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Long!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long is looking to clinch.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Long for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Gracie.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Long moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Long is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Long is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Long is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Long is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Long is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maksymilian Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Maksymilian Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated George Long had this to say: 'He was Strong!I Tried my best but i didnt find the sweet spot.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matti Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ram Man Rijal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matti Tolonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ram Man Rijal!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rijal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rijal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rijal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rijal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Rijal fails with a takedown attempt.
Rijal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matti Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Man Rijal.
Rijal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rijal slips a jab from Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Rijal should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen throws a big shot that misses.
Rijal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tolonen defends it well.
Rijal tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Tolonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tolonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rijal.
Tolonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolonen pulls Rijal in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rijal trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Rijal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tolonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rijal has Tolonen in his guard.
Tolonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rijal on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rijal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rijal has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Tolonen wants to get up but he can't break Rijal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rijal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tolonen is aware though and is defending well.
Rijal trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rijal is looking to sweep but instead, Tolonen has passed into half guard.
Rijal 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.
Tolonen passes into side control, despite Rijal's attempt to control the position.
Rijal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tolonen trying to hold on to Rijal's head to control him but Rijal postures up.
Rijal wants to control but Tolonen is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen trying to control but Rijal postures up.
Tolonen controlling the position well.
Rijal is looking to take a break and control but Tolonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rijal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Tolonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tolonen sizes up Rijal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tolonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rijal moves away.
Tolonen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rijal moves into the clinch.
Tolonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rijal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rijal misses with an elbow over the top.
Tolonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matti Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen throws a hook but Rijal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rijal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tolonen sprawls well. Tolonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rijal gets slowly back to his feet.
Tolonen misses with a looping left.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rijal moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rijal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Tolonen misses its intended target.
Rijal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rijal goes for a double leg but Tolonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tolonen continues to drive forward.
Rijal tries to clinch
and Tolonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rijal.
Rijal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tolonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matti Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Man Rijal.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
Rijal slips under a jab from Tolonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolonen. Rijal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Rijal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolonen tries to avoid it but Rijal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolonen to the ground. Tolonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Rijal is out of range.
Tolonen lands a jab.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Rijal is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a right hand that misses
and Rijal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rijal.
Tolonen avoiding damage as Rijal throws knees to the body.
Come on Rijal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rijal is trying to drag Tolonen to the mat but Tolonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tolonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tolonen is pressed up against the cage. Rijal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tolonen down to the mat. Tolonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rijal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tolonen sprawls well. Tolonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rijal gets slowly back to his feet.
Tolonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tolonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Tolonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rijal can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen scores with a jab. Rijal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Rijal should have avoided that one.
Rijal avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Rijal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tolonen leaves Rijal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rijal tries to clinch
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Tolonen looks to land a right hand but Rijal moved out of range.
Rijal looks to clinch
and Tolonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rijal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rijal ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Rijal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tolonen defends it well.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Rijal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rijal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rijal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rijal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tolonen but Tolonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rijal ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
And Rijal responds with a good body kick, but Tolonen manages to step out the way in time.
Tolonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rijal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rijal looking to score a takedown here. Tolonen is defending well but Rijal drives through and ends up in Tolonen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rijal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tolonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tolonen has escaped and now he's on top!
Rijal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rijal is looking for a triangle but Tolonen pushes his legs off easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Matti Tolonen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rijal tries to clinch but Tolonen is having none of it.
Tolonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut. Rijal saw that one coming.
Rijal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Tolonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tolonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rijal wants to counter with a clinch but Tolonen pushes him away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tolonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rijal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen jabs Rijal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolonen looks to land a right hand but Rijal moved out of range.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
Rijal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rijal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rijal shoots in and bounces Tolonen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Rijal from controlling successfully.
Tolonen wants to stand and escape but Rijal is having none of it.
Rijal trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ram Man Rijal has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to stand and escape but Rijal is having none of it.
Tolonen managing to control the position.
Rijal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tolonen stuns Rijal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matti Tolonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tolonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rijal is looking to clinch but Tolonen is avoiding it.
Rijal tries to clinch up.
Tolonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rijal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rijal tries to clinch
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rijal thinking.
Rijal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tolonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rijal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rijal throws a counter combo.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rijal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tolonen with a body shot.
Rijal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tolonen defends well and Rijal ends up having to push Tolonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tolonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rijal moves in looking to clinch but Tolonen pushes him off.
Tolonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tolonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matti Tolonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rijal tries to clinch
enabling Tolonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tolonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Rijal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rijal shoots in for a takedown but Tolonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matti Tolonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Man Rijal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rijal blocks a jab.
Rijal wants to clinch up but Tolonen keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Tolonen misses the target.
Rijal tries to clinch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen is looking to counter punch.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Rijal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rijal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rijal is just out of range.
Rijal tries to clinch but Tolonen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Rijal with that takedown attempt.
Ram Man Rijal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rijal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tolonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Tolonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tolonen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Tolonen!
Matti Tolonen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I had better pills this morning! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quincey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juul Hupperts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juul Hupperts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quincey Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juul Hupperts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hupperts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hupperts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hupperts tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
It looked like Ferguson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferguson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hupperts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hupperts's head.
Hupperts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a leg kick.
Hupperts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hupperts goes for a double leg but Ferguson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ferguson continues to drive forward.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juul Hupperts.
Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hupperts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Hupperts keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hupperts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hupperts trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Hupperts is trying to work for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Hupperts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferguson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Unicorn Powered Fighting, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep. Hupperts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hupperts controlling the action here.
Hupperts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ferguson!
Hupperts trying to control but Ferguson is having none of it.
Hupperts is landing with some decent strikes but Ferguson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts working the ground and pound effectively.
Hupperts landing punches.
Hupperts is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ferguson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ferguson!
Hupperts is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Hupperts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferguson controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts pulls Ferguson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferguson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hupperts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hupperts postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Hupperts postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juul Hupperts will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hupperts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Hupperts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hupperts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ferguson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hupperts's head.
Hupperts dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hupperts tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juul Hupperts.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hupperts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hupperts or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad.
Hupperts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hupperts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hupperts tries to clinch up
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hupperts can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hupperts tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson lands a leg kick that knocks Hupperts off balance momentarily.
Quincey Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hupperts shoots in looking for a takedown but Ferguson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hupperts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hupperts checks a leg kick.
Hupperts throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson lands a really nice looking cross but Hupperts seems unphased.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson jabs Hupperts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Hupperts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hupperts is stalling here. Ferguson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hupperts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ferguson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Hupperts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hupperts keeps working.
Hupperts is letting Ferguson control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hupperts wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Hupperts is working away.
Hupperts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hupperts is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Quincey Ferguson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Hupperts misses the target.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Hupperts on that attempt.
Ferguson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hupperts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hupperts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferguson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hupperts eats them both and turns towards Ferguson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hupperts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Ferguson tried to counter with a leg kick but Hupperts avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hupperts's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Hupperts feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hupperts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quincey Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juul Hupperts.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Hupperts fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferguson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hupperts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hupperts just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFerguson.
Hupperts fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Hupperts 's knee.
Hupperts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Hupperts saw that one coming.
Hupperts with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferguson.
Hupperts has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Hupperts's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferguson sprawls well initially but Hupperts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hupperts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
Hupperts prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hupperts on the ground.
Hupperts prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Hupperts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hupperts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hupperts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a right hand.
Hupperts moves to clinch but Ferguson breaks away
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hupperts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quincey Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quincey Ferguson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mayorga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Hell's Bells- AC/DC as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jay Mayorga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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159 lbs
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143 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Mayorga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cain Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Mayorga's shoulder, as Mayorga tries to avoid the shot.
Mayorga looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayorga tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayorga to the ground. Mayorga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayorga as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jay Mayorga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jones.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Mayorga's guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayorga is keeping the position for now.
Mayorga is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fighting Fitness & Freedom that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayorga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones wants to control from the top but Mayorga keeps moving.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones prevents Mayorga from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones pushing down on Mayorga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Mayorga dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Mayorga defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Mayorga slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mayorga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a series of punches but Mayorga moves out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Mayorga.
Mayorga with a jab.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Mayorga counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a double jab
letting Mayorga counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mayorga misses.
Mayorga misses with a two punch combination.
Mayorga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A quick step to the side and Mayorga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayorga throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Mayorga.
It looks like Cain Jones has been cut.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayorga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayorga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayorga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Mayorga.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Mayorga.
Mayorga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mayorga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mayorga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayorga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayorga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Mayorga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Mayorga misses.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayorga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayorga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayorga tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayorga to the ground. Mayorga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mayorga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayorga counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jay Mayorga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Jones.
Mayorga throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones prevents Mayorga from escaping the position.
Jones working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones has hold of Mayorga's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mayorga seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mayorga is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mayorga is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cain Jones!
A very excited looking Cain Jones 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 Eduardo Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Roshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zapata comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name. Master Roshi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Zapata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Roshi!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roshi throws a series of punches but Zapata moves out of range.
Roshi scores with a hook to the body. Zapata takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zapata looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roshi is fending him off so far but Zapata persists. Nope, Roshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Zapata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roshi.
Zapata feinted with a counter takedown.
Roshi lands a nice shot that snaps Zapata's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
Roshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zapata is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi connects with a body shot that sends Zapata's belly button to the back.
Zapata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zapata walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roshi. Zapata does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Zapata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zapata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zapata attempts a counter takedown but Roshi avoids it well and moves away.
Roshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi connects with a crisp jab.
Roshi misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
Zapata feinted with a counter takedown.
Zapata slips under a jab from Roshi.
Roshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roshi misses with a straight right.
Zapata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roshi scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roshi lands with a cross.
Roshi throws a hook but Zapata blocks it.
As Roshi tries to get set, Zapata tries to push him back and clinch up but Roshi manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zapata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roshi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roshi is on top in guard.
Roshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roshi won't allow Zapata to sweep him here.
Roshi looking to pass the guard.
Zapata lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Roshi seems keen to control Zapata's posture.
Zapata preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is looking to work some ground and pound but Roshi has wrist control.
Roshi pulls Zapata in to control the position.
Roshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zapata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zapata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zapata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roshi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zapata throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roshi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zapata throwing strikes from guard but Roshi blocks nicely.
Roshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zapata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roshi misses with a looping right.
Roshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zapata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zapata shoots in and drives through. Roshi sprawls well.
Roshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zapata with a body shot.
Roshi throws a lazy right hand but Zapata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zapata is defended easily by Roshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Roshi tenderised Zapata's leg. Zapata is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zapata takes one to the chin there.
Zapata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roshi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roshi.
Roshi lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roshi swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Roshi looks to land a body kick but Zapata moved away.
Zapata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zapata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zapata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Master Roshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roshi digs a good hook to Zapata's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roshi is looking to score with low kicks.
Roshi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zapata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zapata sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zapata slips under a jab.
Zapata is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
Master Roshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshi throws a hook but Zapata blocks it.
Zapata blocks a head kick by Roshi.
Roshi connects with a crisp jab.
Roshi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zapata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zapata doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Zapata.
Zapata takes one to the side of the head.
Roshi throws an off balance right hand
and Zapata counters with a shoot takedown. Roshi fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshi is pulling down on Zapata's head. It's preventing any offense from Zapata, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Roshi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zapata back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roshi scores with a leg kick.
Roshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zapata.
Roshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zapata.
Zapata went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Roshi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi swings widly with a right hand
and Zapata counters with a takedown into side control.
Roshi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zapata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zapata throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Roshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roshi trying to control the action but Zapata is working from the bottom.
Zapata is holding on to half guard well.
Roshi trying to control the action but Zapata is working from the bottom.
Zapata 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.
Zapata wants to improve his position but Roshi is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Roshi is going to stand back up.
Zapata is trying to get back to full guard.
Roshi wants to stand but Zapata has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zapata has his hands clasped together around Roshi's back. He's all about the action.
Roshi prevents Zapata from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is not content to let Roshi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roshi tries to stand and escape but Zapata is controlling the position.
Roshi wants to pass the guard but Zapata is defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Zapata'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.
Zapata is looking to control Roshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zapata avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zapata feinted with a counter takedown.
Zapata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roshi.
Zapata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roshi.
Eduardo Zapata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roshi throws a nice looking combination but Zapata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zapata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zapata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Zapata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshi swings for the body but Zapata moves out of range.
Zapata tries to counter with a takedown but Roshi is quick to defend against it.
Roshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zapata tries to counter with a takedown but Roshi is quick to defend against it.
Zapata is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata moves out of range of the body kick from Roshi.
Zapata checks a leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roshi stalks Zapata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zapata's face. Zapata staggers backwards, shaken.
Roshi throws an overhand right that lands on Zapata's shoulder, as Zapata tries to avoid the shot.
Roshi misses with a straight left.
Zapata appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zapata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roshi looks to land a left hand but Zapata moved out of range nicely.
Roshi thuds a left hand into Zapata's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi throws a head kick that half lands.
Roshi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zapata is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roshi. Zapata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zapata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zapata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roshi sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Roshi misses.
A head kick misses from Roshi.
Zapata feinted with a counter takedown.
Zapata on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zapata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zapata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roshi throws a hook but Zapata blocks it.
Zapata throws a big counter combination but Roshi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roshi connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roshi tries a low kick but Zapata avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata moves out of range of the body kick.
Zapata seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roshi thumps Zapata with a low kick.
Roshi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Roshi thuds a left hand into Zapata's body.
Roshi digs a good body shot into Zapata's ribs.
Zapata fails with the takedown
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roshi scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi misses with a hook. Zapata ducked under it nicely.
Roshi throws a nice looking combination but Zapata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zapata moves away.
Roshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zapata.
Zapata drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roshi sprawls and moves away.
Roshi throws a hook but Zapata blocks it.
Roshi throws a hook but Zapata avoids it easily.
Zapata staying out of range there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Roshi misses with the body kick
and Zapata counters with a single leg into guard. Roshi didn't expect that.
Eduardo Zapata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zapata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zapata being controlled here momentarily.
Zapata thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zapata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata connects with a couple of short punches.
Zapata postures up.
Zapata stopping the sweep attempt from Roshi.
Zapata chips away with some ground and pound.
Roshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zapata is one step ahead there.
Zapata being controlled here momentarily.
Zapata is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zapata with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roshi is on top in guard.
Roshi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working.
Zapata is trying to improve his position.
Roshi wants to stand but Zapata is controlling his arm.
Zapata struggling a bit here.
Roshi is looking to take a break and control but Zapata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zapata manages to get back to half guard.
Zapata tries to get to full guard but Roshi has control of the leg.
Roshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zapata keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roshi lands a jab to the nose.
Zapata will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zapata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roshi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roshi misses with a hook
and Zapata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zapata won't allow Roshi to sweep him here.
Zapata throwing strikes from guard but Roshi blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eduardo Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roshi trying to keep a closed guard but Zapata is proving a slippery customer.
Zapata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Zapata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Roshi!
Master Roshi is the new lightweight champion!
Master Roshi gave a mention to Modern Wear Apparel - Clearance everything $50 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Elpidio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dario Tomovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tomovic's choice of entrance music: Serbian Songs - Patriot. Edwin Elpidio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwin Elpidio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dario Tomovic!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elpidio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elpidio cracks Tomovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tomovic is rocked!
Tomovic throws a shot from downtown. Elpidio moves away and avoids it.
Tomovic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elpidio swivels and escapes.
Elpidio fakes the body blow, causing Tomovic to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tomovic goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edwin Elpidio!
Edwin Elpidio retains his light heavyweight title!
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FIGHT
RATING
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