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FF XV: Quinn v Zapata PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenik Krejza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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259 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jenik Krejza!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy drives through and clinches with Krejza against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daddy.
It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Krejza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Krejza's face.
Daddy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Krejza's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daddy.
Daddy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krejza.
Krejza looks winded!
Daddy is working Krejza over against the cage.
Daddy drops Krejza onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Krejza is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Krejza is rocked!
That has opened up Jenik Krejza's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daddy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krejza is still on wobbly legs! Can Daddy finish him?
Daddy cracks Krejza with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Krejza is rigid against the cage, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Mac Daddy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lorde - Team kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Los Angeles, Jeff Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Panado!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Panado's front leg but catches the back leg as Panado tries to avoid it.
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jeff Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Panado goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Panado won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ernesto Panado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panado's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson thumps Panado with a low kick.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Panado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson clinches up with Panado and pushes him back against the cage.
Panado wants a takedown.
Panado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson decides to pull guard.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Panado is having none of it.
Panado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Panado passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson!
Panado wants to finish this one by submission but Anderson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Panado.
Panado goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anderson turns into him and now he's in Panado's guard.
Our spies down at at Rape Academy inform us that Panado has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Panado looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Panado not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Panado has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panado sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Anderson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ernesto Panado!
Ernesto Panado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adegoke Olujimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mary Jane Rottencrotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olujimi comes to the cage accompanied by Jovivaa - Vigilant. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adegoke Olujimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olujimi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rottencrotch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rottencrotch defending against the ground and pound.
Olujimi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Olujimi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rottencrotch is looking for a sweep.
Olujimi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rottencrotch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Olujimi throwing strikes but Rottencrotch manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rottencrotch 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.
Olujimi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rottencrotch takes a little break here. Olujimi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Olujimi prevents Rottencrotch from moving into mount.
Olujimi is trying to control Rottencrotch's posture but Rottencrotch avoids it.
Olujimi is trying to escape the position but Rottencrotch is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rottencrotch is looking to take a break and control but Olujimi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olujimi wants to control but Rottencrotch postures up.
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.
Rottencrotch just content to control the position.
Olujimi tries to buck Rottencrotch off but Rottencrotch is having none of it.
Olujimi being controlled for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Olujimi shoots and misses
and Olujimi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rottencrotch swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olujimi.
Olujimi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a nice body shot.
Olujimi scores with a one two! Rottencrotch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rottencrotch jabs at Olujimi's body.
Olujimi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rottencrotch tries to avoid it but Olujimi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rottencrotch to the ground. Rottencrotch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rottencrotch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Olujimi.
Rottencrotch throws an overhand right that lands on Olujimi's shoulder, as Olujimi tries to avoid the shot.
Rottencrotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Olujimi.
Rottencrotch swings for the body but Olujimi moves out of range.
Olujimi misses with a hook. Rottencrotch ducked under it nicely.
Olujimi lands with a shot to the body.
Olujimi swings for the body but Rottencrotch moves out of range.
Olujimi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olujimi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olujimi misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rottencrotch moves away from the strike by Olujimi.
Rottencrotch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rottencrotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olujimi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Olujimi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rottencrotch doesn't seem bothered though.
Olujimi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rottencrotch is just out of range.
Rottencrotch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rottencrotch tries a head kick but it misses.
Rottencrotch defending well as Olujimi loads up on a big left hand.
Olujimi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Olujimi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rottencrotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Olujimi.
No joy there for Olujimi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rottencrotch catches Olujimi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Olujimi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rottencrotch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Olujimi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adegoke Olujimi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olujimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rottencrotch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olujimi throws a poor cross that misses
and Rottencrotch counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Olujimi misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adegoke Olujimi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rottencrotch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rottencrotch gets through Olujimi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rottencrotch.
Olujimi blocks an uppercut.
Olujimi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rottencrotch fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rottencrotch lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Adegoke Olujimi has been cut.
Rottencrotch blocks an uppercut.
Olujimi prevents a body shot from Rottencrotch.
Olujimi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rottencrotch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olujimi's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olujimi misses with some punches.
Olujimi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Olujimi can't find room to land a body shot as Rottencrotch controls the action.
Rottencrotch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rottencrotch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rottencrotch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olujimi's efforts to push away.
Olujimi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rottencrotch backwards.
Olujimi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rottencrotch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Olujimi dodges an elbow strike from Rottencrotch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rottencrotch as Olujimi tries to tie him up.
Olujimi has had enough of the clinch but Rottencrotch keeps him there for the moment.
Olujimi is trying to break the clinch but Rottencrotch is controlling him.
Rottencrotch can't find room to land a body shot as Olujimi controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rottencrotch as Olujimi tries to tie him up.
Rottencrotch lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Olujimi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rottencrotch trying to land knees to the body.
Rottencrotch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olujimi backwards.
Olujimi misses with some punches.
Rottencrotch lands a nice uppercut.
Rottencrotch controlling the action here for a moment.
Olujimi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rottencrotch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rottencrotch dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Olujimi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olujimi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rottencrotch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olujimi's efforts to push away.
Olujimi misses with the head strike.
Rottencrotch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Olujimi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rottencrotch can turn it around.
Rottencrotch blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Olujimi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Olujimi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olujimi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rottencrotch.
Rottencrotch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olujimi looking to slow down the pace here.
Olujimi is trying to push Rottencrotch away but Rottencrotch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Olujimi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olujimi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rottencrotch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rottencrotch throws a punch but it's blocked by Olujimi.
Olujimi is trying to break the clinch but Rottencrotch has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olujimi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rottencrotch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olujimi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rottencrotch has Olujimi pressed against the cage, preventing Olujimi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rottencrotch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rottencrotch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olujimi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rottencrotch has a couple of punches blocked by Olujimi.
Olujimi takes a shot to the head.
Rottencrotch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olujimi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rottencrotch drops his hands momentarily and Olujimi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adegoke Olujimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olujimi cracks Rottencrotch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Jane Rottencrotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adegoke Olujimi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Olujimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rottencrotch moves away.
Rottencrotch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Olujimi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rottencrotch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Olujimi is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Rottencrotch throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Olujimi is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mary Jane Rottencrotch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayo Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweater Weather. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ayo Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cole.
Edgar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cole avoids the body shot from Edgar.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Cole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick.
Cole throws the left hand but Edgar avoids the punch easily.
Cole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edgar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cole plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ayo Edgar has been cut.
Cole thumps Edgar with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cole - that will leave a mark!
Cole throws the left hand but Edgar avoids the punch easily.
Edgar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cole.
Edgar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edgar throws a right hand that Cole ducks under and follows up with a left that Cole also avoids with ease.
Edgar swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Edgar misses with an attempted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edgar 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.
Cole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edgar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Edgar. Those never looked like landing.
Cole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Edgar if he has to take too many more of those.
Cole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cole connects with a high kick.
Cole swings for the body but Edgar moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edgar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole looks for the body kick but Edgar saw that one coming.
Cole moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
Edgar digs a good hook to Cole's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cole. Edgar shrugs it off though.
Cole throws a head kick that misses
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edgar.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Edgar throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Edgar lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Rico Cole has been cut.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Edgar moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Edgar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edgar scores with a one two! Cole had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Edgar moves away and avoids it.
Edgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edgar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edgar throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Edgar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Edgar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cole feints and then cracks Edgar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edgar down.
Edgar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cole.
Cole throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cole.
Cole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar blocks a head kick by Cole.
Cole throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar throws a good cross that connects.
Edgar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Cole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cole is looking to slow Edgar down with leg kicks.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Cole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cole throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cole misses with a body punch
and Cole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole moves out of range as Edgar throws a body kick.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edgar.
Edgar is looking for the big counter here.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Edgar avoids the head kick by Cole.
Edgar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Cole dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cole connects with a solid leg kick.
Edgar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Edgar.
Edgar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Edgar looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cole scores with a spinning back kick!
Edgar throws the kick towards the body but Cole avoids it.
Edgar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Cole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edgar.
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!
Edgar throws a one two combo.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Edgar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cole. Cole obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edgar misses with a body kick.
Edgar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edgar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Edgar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cole has got the better of the exchanges.
Edgar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Edgar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Edgar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cole.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edgar! But no joy.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edgar can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cole. Edgar shrugs it off though.
Cole slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edgar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Edgar.
Edgar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cole throws a nice head kick!
Rico Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Cole avoids them all with ease.
Cole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar 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.
Cole delivers a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Cole.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole is looking to slow Edgar down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.
Edgar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole throws a lazy head kick
and Edgar counters with a series of strikes. Cole will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edgar 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.
Edgar throws a big shot that misses.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edgar throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Edgar coming out on top.
Cole moves out of range as Edgar strikes.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rico Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole scores with a kick to the body.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Cole avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar lands a nice hook to Cole's body. Cole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edgar.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Edgar blocks a head kick by Cole.
Edgar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cole.
Edgar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cole.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Edgar.
Edgar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edgar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edgars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Edgar will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edgar.
Cole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole throws a head kick that misses.
Cole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edgar. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rico Cole will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Cole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edgar takes a step back to recover.
Edgar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edgar misses with a jab to the body
and Cole counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edgar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Edgar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looks to land a body kick but Edgar moved away.
Edgar unleashes a big counter combination but Cole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cole throws a head kick that half lands.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Edgar moves out of range easily.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edgar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar moves away from the strike by Cole.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
And Cole counters with a quick kick to the body but Edgar blocks it.
Edgar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Edgar slips a straight right by Cole.
Edgar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edgar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Edgar backs away, Cole returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edgar throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edgar is looking for the big counter here.
Ayo Edgar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edgar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cole. Edgar shrugs it off though.
Cole delivers a nice body kick.
Cole moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cole cracks the inside of Edgar's front leg.
Edgar tries to bum rush Cole with a series of wild strikes but Cole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgar throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edgar sizes up Cole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Edgar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cole throws a right hand that Edgar ducks under and follows up with a left that Edgar also avoids with ease.
Edgar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
It seemed like Edgar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a head kick but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar throws a counter combo.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edgar throws out the jab.
Cole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Edgar's calf.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edgar.
Cole lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Edgar does no damage.
Cole avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cole.
Edgar misses with a body kick.
Cole looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Edgar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cole throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edgar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cole defending well as Edgar loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cole - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Edgar throws a hook to the side of Cole's head but Cole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Cole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edgar's head.
Cole lands with a kick to the temple. Edgar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edgar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cole under the eye.
Rico Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Cole!
A determined Rico Cole didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Trinity - Annibale E I Cantori Moderni. A fine choice. Webb has chosen Kid Rock - Born Free as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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216 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 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Webb was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie trying to control but Webb is working from the bottom.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Webb looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Webb is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
Webb is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Webb is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Webb is having none of it.
Webb manages to control the position for a moment.
Webb working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Webb defends it well.
Gracie looking to isolate an arm here. Webb doesn't see it coming and as Gracie extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maksymilian Gracie!
A victorious Maksymilian Gracie 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serge Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Oscar Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo has chosen Requiem for a Dream - Lux Aeterna as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Oscar Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopoldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leopoldo's head backwards.
It looks like Pedro Oscar Leopoldo has been cut.
We've been told by Decker's head coaches at Titans Elite Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leopoldo goes for a double leg but Decker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Decker continues to drive forward.
Decker is looking to counter punch.
Leopoldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Decker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leopoldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leopoldo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leopoldo throwing strikes from guard but Decker blocks nicely.
Leopoldo throws an elbow that misses. Decker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leopoldo's guard. Nice move by Decker!
Leopoldo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Decker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leopoldo has tightened it up now! Decker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Oscar Leopoldo!
A very excited looking Pedro Oscar Leopoldo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tacito Abrantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrantes's entrance music is Compay Segundo - Guantanamera. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tacito Abrantes!
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, David Robinson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Abrantes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like David Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abrantes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tacito Abrantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abrantes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Abrantes lands a slapping body shot.
Abrantes lands a jab.
Robinson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abrantes throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Abrantes misses.
Abrantes avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Abrantes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
We've been told by Abrantes's head coaches at Weed Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tacito Abrantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Robinson.
Robinson looking to score a takedown here. Abrantes is defending well but Robinson drives through and ends up in Abrantes's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrantes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abrantes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abrantes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robinson stands and steps away. Abrantes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tacito Abrantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two 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.
Robinson throws a body punch but Abrantes moves out of range.
Robinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Abrantes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Abrantes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abrantes throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abrantes.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Abrantes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Abrantes swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Abrantes jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Abrantes.
Abrantes jabs at Robinson's body.
Abrantes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robinson's head backwards.
That has opened up David Robinson's cut even more.
Abrantes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abrantes lands a left and a right that send Robinson crashing to the mat, dazed. Abrantes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Abrantes misses with a combination
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrantes swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Abrantes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The cut above David Robinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abrantes is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Robinson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tacito Abrantes!
After the fight, Tacito Abrantes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Zapata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zapata's choice of entrance music: Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name. Eduardo Zapata 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo Zapata!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quinn wants it to stay on the feet.
A left lands for Quinn.
Zapata shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zapata showed some decent athleticism there.
Zapata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quinn is looking to improve his position.
Zapata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zapata passes to side control.
Zapata tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Zapata scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zapata advances nicely into full mount.
Quinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zapata on the ground.
Zapata throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Quinn has his hands clasped together but Zapata breaks the hold and Quinn is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Zapata!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduardo Zapata!
Eduardo Zapata thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
RATING
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