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Tradition XLI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Coz Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coz Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Moon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castillo slows down the pace here.
Moon tries for a takedown but Castillo manages to get underhooks.
Moon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Castillo breaks the clinch.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo clinches up with Moon and pushes him back against the cage.
Moon fails to pull guard.
Coz Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon looking for a takedown.
Moon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castillo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
Castillo has managed to clinch.
Moon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castillo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Moon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Castillo can't fight it off and eventually Moon manages to take the fight to the floor. Castillo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Castillo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Castillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moon defends it easily.
Castillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castillo controls Moon momentarily but Moon frees himself.
Moon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moon with a nice head shot there.
Moon 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.
Castillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Moon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon 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.
Moon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castillo working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castillo trying to control the position.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Castillo is keeping the position.
Moon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moon 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.
Moon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castillo working a defensive guard but Moon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moon is trying to work for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.
Moon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Castillo to stand up.
Castillo moves into the clinch successfully.
Moon is trying to pull guard but Castillo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo manages to break the clinch.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Moon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillo closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rich Moon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castillo tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
Moon goes for a double leg but Castillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castillo continues to drive forward.
Moon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Castillo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moon keeps the fight on the outside.
And Moon tries to counter it with a takedown but Castillo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Castillo wants to clinch up but Moon keeps it at a distance.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moon swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo tries to clinch there but Moon circles away.
Moon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moon flicks out a counter leg kick but Castillo steps away.
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.
Moon dives in for a single leg takedown but Castillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coz Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moon, pushing him back against the cage.
Castillo breaks the clinch.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castillo tries to clinch but Moon moves out of range.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Moon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Moon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coz Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moon is defended easily by Castillo.
Coz Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Moon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Moon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moon gets a double leg takedown into Castillo's guard.
Castillo has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up.
Castillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moon pushing down on Castillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moon is working for a kimura but Castillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Moon is trying to work for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon is working for a kimura but Castillo is defending it quite comfortably.
Moon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Castillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moon on the ground.
Moon is trying to work for a kimura but Castillo is defending well.
Moon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moon is looking for a kimura but Castillo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moon to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moon is thwarting Castillo's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Moon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Moon shoots in for a double leg but Castillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moon feints the counter takedown.
Moon tries to keep at a distance but Castillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moon is working for takedown but Castillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castillo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coz Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Moon.
Moon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castillo smiles and moves away.
Castillo has closed the distance and engaged Moon in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon tries to pull guard but Castillo won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon jumps into guard, dragging Castillo to the mat.
Moon has his foot on Castillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Moon looking to control.
Castillo gets to his feet. Moon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Castillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wants to clinch
and Castillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Moon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castillo defends it well.
Moon goes for a double leg but Castillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castillo continues to drive forward.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Moon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moon fails with a takedown attempt.
Rich Moon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries to clinch up but Moon circles away and keeps his distance.
Moon with the counter takedown but Castillo avoids it easily.
Castillo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moon 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.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Moon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moon stands up over Castillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Castillo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rich Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rich Moon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moon tries to stand but Castillo is controlling from the bottom.
Moon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coz Castillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moon has managed to get both his arms back between Castillo's legs - danger averted.
Moon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Moon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Moon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Rodri (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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142 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jos Rodri!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Rodri blocks nicely.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rodri for as long as he can get away with.
Jones wants to control from the top but Rodri keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rodri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones blocks a head kick by Rodri.
Jos Rodri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodri's waist but Rodri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Rodri tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rodri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodri has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodri trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodri pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodri gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jesse Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Rodri.
Rodri shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodri pinned against the cage. Rodri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodri tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Rodri misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in but Rodri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Rodri's guard.
Rodri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodri working a defensive guard here.
Rodri keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones 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.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodri has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones controls Rodri momentarily but Rodri frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones leaves Rodri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodri can do to turn this around?
Rodri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Rodri ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jesse Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jos Rodri.
Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rodri did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones 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.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Rodri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jesse Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones wants to control but Rodri is keeping him busy.
Rodri is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodri avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is trying to control. Rodri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Rodri back into the cage.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Rodri is blocking nicely.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Rodri fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodri.
Jones shoots in but Rodri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodri fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodri with a poor takedown
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Rodri is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Rodri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones rushes Rodri and presses him up against the cage.
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodri is defending well.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position but Rodri is working away.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
Jones controls the position from side control.
Jones trying to control the action but Rodri is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodri, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rodri is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones is keen to just control but Rodri is a slippery customer.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodri is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones wants to control but Rodri is keeping him busy.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones'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.
Rodri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones passes Rodri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Rodri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones not doing much here.
Rodri is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodri defending well though.
Jones working over Rodri with some ground and pound. Rodri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodri looking for submissions off his back.
Rodri is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones working over Rodri with some ground and pound. Rodri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodri has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Rodri's temple.
Rodri is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is looking to stall here but Rodri recovers full guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control but Rodri is working from the bottom.
Jos Rodri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Jones!
After winning the bout, Jesse Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Webbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kalle Kortelainen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kalle Kortelainen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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240 lbs
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263 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalle Kortelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Webbs!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webbs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kortelainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Webbs's waist but Webbs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kortelainen off to one side.
Webbs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Webbs forces Kortelainen back against the cage and clinches.
Webbs misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Kortelainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kortelainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kortelainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kortelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Webbs is retaining full guard.
Webbs can't keep his opponent in guard - Kortelainen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webbs is trying to control but can't.
Webbs tries to get to full guard but Kortelainen has control of the leg.
Kortelainen is looking for a kimura but Webbs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kortelainen to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen trying to mount his opponent but Webbs defends it.
Webbs is trying to control but can't.
Kortelainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Webbs defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortelainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Webbs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kortelainen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Webbs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kortelainen!
A relieved looking Kalle Kortelainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simpson's choice of entrance music: Coming Home. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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24
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 New York, Frank Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simpson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simpson there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Hammer lands the left hand.
A cross from Hammer lands.
Simpson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer jabs Simpson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammer scores with a shot to the body.
Simpson looks winded!
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hammer is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hammer, as that shot connected.
Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simpson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammer moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer lands a right hand.
Hammer pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hammer lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hammer 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.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Bart Simpson's cut even more.
Hammer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.
Hammer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson is rocked!
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer lands a right hand.
The cut above Bart Simpson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hammer presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Hammer drops Simpson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Simpson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hammer.
Hammer lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hammer as the two fighters clinch.
Hammer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hammer works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammer works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hammer.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bart Simpson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hammer.
Hammer drops Simpson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Simpson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hammer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Simpson with a big uppercut! Simpson tries to clinch up but Hammer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Simpson to the mat! Simpson covers up and Hammer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Hammer!
Frank Hammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bart Simpson had this to say: 'Sub ya later!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sandman (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, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
149 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sandman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sandman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Sandman's head coaches at Woodhouse's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones trying to control the position but Sandman is working away.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sandman tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sandman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sandman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Sandman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones tries for a kimura but Sandman is defending well.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into full mount!
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sandman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes here but Sandman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones breaks from Sandman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sandman is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sandman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sandman circles away.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sandman defends it nicely.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Sandman frees his head quite easily.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sandman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Jones.
Jones with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sandman is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Sandman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandman is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sandman is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones goes for an armbar but Sandman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sandman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones 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.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sandman wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sandman's guard.
Jones distracts Sandman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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.
Sandman trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Sandman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sandman manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Sandman's guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandman defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sandman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandman.
Sandman stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sandman was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandman wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones pushing down on Sandman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Sandman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandman defends it well.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Sandman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Sandman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones winds up and cracks Sandman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sandman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is working for a kimura but Sandman is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones stalling.
Jones is continuing to stall.
Sam Sandman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandman wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cain Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sandman gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sandman wriggles free and stands up.
Sandman throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sandman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sandman down.
Jones cracks Sandman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Jones!
A relieved looking Cain Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Sam Sandman stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was impressive, I was sure I'd be able to put him to sleep.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dandy Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomb Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kill For Satan. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
250 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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20
245 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dandy Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs lands a nice shot to the body.
Bombs has Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bombs lands an uppercut.
It looks like Dandy Swanson has been cut.
Swanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bombs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bombs.
Swanson tries to pull guard but Bombs won't allow it.
Bombs gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bombs lands a body punch.
Bombs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Bombs lands a body punch.
Bombs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
Bombs lands with a right to the head.
Dandy Swanson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bombs avoiding damage.
Bombs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bombs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bombs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swanson is rocked!
Bombs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Swanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Bombs.
Bombs throws a big uppercut that drops Swanson! More strikes from Bombs and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Swanson lies dazed against the cage as Bombs celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bomb Bombs!
Dandy Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'ERRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Cristiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Dog Wild Heaven. Ronaldo Cristiano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
141 lbs
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25
137 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Cristiano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristiano throws a lazy head kick
so Simmons counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing that Simmons has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Simmons won't allow Cristiano to sweep him here.
Simmons trying to control but Cristiano is working from the bottom.
Simmons throws a big elbow that misses.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Cristiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simmons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Simmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simmons'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Cristiano dodges it nicely.
Simmons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cristiano!
Simmons trying to control but Cristiano is having none of it.
Simmons misses with a head shot.
Cristiano is desperately trying to improve his position but Simmons has a good base and remains in mount.
Simmons is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cristiano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cristiano!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cristiano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cristiano.
Simmons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cristiano is aware though and is defending well.
Cristiano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Simmons to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cristiano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Simmons pulls down on the head and he's put Cristiano to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fred Simmons!
Fred Simmons very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane McLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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21
278 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
277 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane McLain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but McLain is just out of range.
Patterson slips under a jab from McLain.
McLain tries to keep at a distance but Patterson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patterson lands an elbow just above McLain 's eye.
McLain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLain has had enough of the clinch but Patterson keeps him there for the moment.
McLain blocks an elbow strike.
Patterson prevents McLain from breaking the clinch.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLain backwards.
McLain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Patterson.
Patterson lands an elbow inside that McLain shrugs off.
It looks like Shane McLain has been cut.
Patterson lands a right hand.
Patterson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McLain's defenses.
McLain looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson lands a damaging elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Patterson.
Patterson lands a left hand.
McLain is rocked!
Nice elbow from Patterson.
McLain is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Patterson lands a big right hand that drops McLain! The killer instinct kicks in and Patterson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Patterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Patterson!
Floyd Patterson retains his heavyweight title!
Floyd Patterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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