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AMW 13 - Havoc PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaique Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Kaique Quadros enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaique Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Price misses.
Price misses with a body shot.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quadros manages to avoid it.
Price missing with a left hand there. Quadros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quadros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Price.
Quadros throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Quadros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quadros throws a nice head kick!
Quadros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Price misses with a body shot.
Quadros shoots in but Price avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quadros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Quadros.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Price is defended easily by Quadros.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Price on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Price will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crunch! Quadros slams his shin into Price's torso.
A nice combination there by Quadros.
Quadros thuds his right hand into Price's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Price rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quadros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quadros as he jumps to the side.
Quadros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Quadros slips the punch.
Quadros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quadros wants it to stay on the feet.
Quadros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Price.
Price takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Price scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quadros lands a head kick!
Quadros delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quadros scores with a shot to the body.
Quadros lands a head kick. Price smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Price misses the body punch
and Quadros counters with a head kick. That will keep Price thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Quadros lands with a slapping head kick.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price looks for a takedown but Quadros sprawls well.
Price is breathing heavily.
Quadros looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Quadros throws a head kick that misses.
Price misses with a body punch
and Quadros counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Quadros.
Price drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quadros pulls his leg out and moves away.
Quadros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Quadros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros looking to control but Price is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Price gets back to half guard.
Price is pressing down on Quadros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quadros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quadros is one step ahead there.
Price pulls Quadros in close to prevent any damage.
Price is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price slows the pace down in half guard.
Price has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price slips a nice elbow through Quadros's hands, connecting with Quadros's forehead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaique Quadros dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Price missing with a left hand there. Quadros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Quadros.
Quadros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price tries to keep at a distance but Quadros has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quadros is trying to force a seperation but Price has the dominant position.
Quadros prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quadros can't break the clinch.
Price drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quadros stops a takedown attempt from Price.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price breaks from the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quadros.
Quadros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Quadros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price cracks Quadros with a good jab.
Quadros throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Quadros is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Price looks for a takedown but Quadros sprawls well.
Quadros lands a high kick!
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Price.
Quadros moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Price misses with a shot to the body
and Quadros counters with a flying knee. Nice.
No luck for Price with that takedown attempt.
Quadros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quadros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quadros tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Quadros is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Price's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Price is putting a hurting on Quadros here, landing some big shots from side control.
Price working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Price 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands an elbow.
Price stands up and beckons Quadros to his feet.
Quadros staying out of range there.
Price tries for a takedown but Quadros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Price misses with a straight left.
Quadros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kaique Quadros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Quadros avoids the body shot from Price.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quadros.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Quadros is just out of range.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Quadros misses.
Price misses with a hook to the body
and Quadros counters by clinching up.
Price pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Price holds on and takes a little breather.
Price 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Price dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Price throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Quadros was covering up waiting for the punch and Price finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Price not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Price slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Price in side control lands a decent elbow.
Price in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quadros can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Quadros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price takes a little break here. Quadros wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Price has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Quadros!
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.
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Quadros really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Price cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Quadros is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Price has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Quadros's face.
Price lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Price cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with some strikes.
Price working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Price lands a big elbow.
Quadros is rocked!
Price scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Quadros is still in real trouble! Can Price finish him?
Travis Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Quadros covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Price!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between yaw yan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). yan comes to the cage accompanied by bad romance. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, yaw yan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yan doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Maia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from yan.
Maia tries for a takedown but yan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
yan lands a high kick!
It looks like Damian Maia has been cut.
yaw yan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
yan cracks Maia with a good jab.
yan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
yan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
yan throws a wild body kick that Maia sees coming a mile off.
yan moves into range and clinches up with Maia.
yan wants to get back to striking at distance but Maia won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maia is stalling here.
yan is trying to break the clinch but Maia has him pressed against the cage.
yan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
yan tries to circle away but Maia has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yan breaks the clinch.
Maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maia tries to clinch but yan is having none of it.
yan closes the distance but Maia moves to the side
and Maia counters with a left and a right that stings yan.
yan throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from yan - the referee stops the clock and Maia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says yan. Maia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
yan tries to clinch
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. yan fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
yan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
yan wants to stand up but Maia is controlling him.
yan controlling the position.
Maia trying to control but yan is working from the bottom.
yan controlling Maia's posture.
Maia 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.
Maia looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maia off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
yan darts in trying to clinch
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown. yan fights it but they end up in guard.
yan trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
yan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
yan'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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. yaw yan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
yan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
yan darts in trying to clinch
and Maia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for yan!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
yaw yan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Maia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
yan with a hook.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt
so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
yan pulls Maia in close to prevent any damage.
yan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
Maia 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.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
yan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if yan tries to get out of the position.
Maia being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! yan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and yan manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into yan's guard.
Maia is breathing heavily.
yan has his feet on Maia's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
yan tries to clinch
so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! yan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and yan manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into yan's guard.
yan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maia keeps the fight on the outside.
yan tries a head kick but it misses.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as yan sprawls well. yan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yan looks to clinch
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. yan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
yan trying to control the position here.
Maia 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.
yan has his hands on Maia's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control but yan is working from the bottom.
yan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Maia's cut.
That's time! yan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
yan misses with a combination
and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. yan didn't expect that.
Maia wants to pass the guard but yan is keeping the position.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
yan is looking to stand up but Maia isn't so interested in that idea.
yan is controlling Maia's posture.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maia prevents yan from getting back to his feet.
yan is pulling down on Maia's head. It's preventing any offense from Maia, at least for the moment.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
yan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee stands the fighters back up. yaw yan just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
yan tries to clinch but Maia moves out of range.
yan clinches but Maia breaks the clinch
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into side control. yan won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yan struggling a bit here.
yan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
yan pushes Maia away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maia gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maia looking to control but instead yan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so yan is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
yan keeping hold of Maia's head, controlling as best he can.
yan won't allow Maia to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
yan is concentrating on defense, preventing Maia from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Maia!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heysel Heysel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Gimmerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimmerson has chosen Overkill - World of Hurt as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heysel Heysel!
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, Bart Gimmerson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gimmerson.
Gimmerson avoids the head kick by Heysel.
Heysel tries a head kick but it misses.
Gimmerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heysel is breathing heavily.
Heysel misses with a head kick.
Gimmerson rushes Heysel and presses him up against the cage.
Heysel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gimmerson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heysel backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gimmerson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Heysel Heysel has been cut.
Gimmerson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gimmerson is trying to trip Heysel. He has hold of a leg but Heysel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gimmerson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gimmerson gets to his feet. Heysel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gimmerson throws a good cross that connects.
Gimmerson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Heysel's head, knocking him out cold! Gimmerson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bart Gimmerson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Melendez!
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, Mark Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Melendez tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Melendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melendez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Melendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Melendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melendez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Melendez striking off his back but it's not causing Rodriguez any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
Melendez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melendez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Melendez's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Melendez misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez jumps into guard, dragging Melendez to the mat.
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Melendez postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Melendez working some strikes from top position.
Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Melendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriguez dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez pushes down on Melendez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melendez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodriguez pulls his head out easily.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Melendez defending well.
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Melendez is defending it quite comfortably.
Melendez looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melendez sees it coming and defends easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Melendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Melendez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez has Melendez pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Melendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Melendez stands up from Rodriguez's guard - Melendez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rodriguez scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez working to try and regain half guard.
Melendez regains half guard.
Melendez is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melendez looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Melendez is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rodriguez is tapping! Great win for Melendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Orlando Melendez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and milone sILVA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). milone sILVA has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Jackson!
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, milone sILVA!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sILVA fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
sILVA takes a body punch but keeps moving.
sILVA displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. sILVA doesn't seem phased though.
sILVA slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by sILVA.
Jackson cracks sILVA with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as sILVA shoots in.
sILVA dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on sILVA's head and hops out.
Joe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of milone sILVA.
sILVA scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but sILVA has control of the leg.
Jackson is staying active underneath sILVA, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
sILVA trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
sILVA wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
sILVA thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
sILVA postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through sILVA's hands, connecting with sILVA's forehead.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks sILVA with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson working over sILVA with some ground and pound. sILVA looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson thows a huge punch but sILVA dodges it nicely.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson is landing with some decent strikes but sILVA is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jackson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can sILVA hang on?
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing punches.
The referee warns sILVA that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
sILVA manages to regain half guard. Good work.
sILVA looks gassed!
sILVA manages to get to full guard.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson postures up in sILVA's guard and throws a big left but sILVA blocks it.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but sILVA manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has sILVA in his guard.
sILVA is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but sILVA has managed to sneak the leg through.
sILVA is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. sILVA eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in sILVA's guard.
sILVA trying to control the position.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
sILVA tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
sILVA is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! sILVA is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and sILVA manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into sILVA's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. sILVA does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries a low kick but sILVA avoids it.
sILVA shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but sILVA moved away.
milone sILVA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sILVA blocks a jab.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from sILVA. sILVA gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
sILVA avoids the body shot from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
sILVA moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
sILVA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - sILVA looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
sILVA shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. sILVA gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
sILVA has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with sILVA's head.
sILVA closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. sILVA pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of milone sILVA.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but sILVA is just out of range.
sILVA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
sILVA dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body punch but sILVA moves out of range.
sILVA avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
sILVA needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson misses with a hook. sILVA ducked under it nicely.
sILVA takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
sILVA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
sILVA shoots in but no luck this time.
sILVA walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
sILVA is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
sILVA takes a shot right to the bread basket.
sILVA takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sILVA takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have sILVA backpedaling.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to wear down sILVA with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by sILVA.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. sILVA looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson throws a hook but sILVA avoids it easily.
sILVA walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck sILVA on the side of the head.
sILVA has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with sILVA's head.
sILVA takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson tests sILVA's chin there with a solid looking shot.
sILVA takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
sILVA takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
sILVA on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
sILVA takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joe Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
sILVA uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. sILVA does a little dance to reset his feet.
sILVA walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but sILVA moved away.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but sILVA circles away quickly and effectively.
sILVA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
sILVA gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
sILVA doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
sILVA avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that sILVA can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but sILVA manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
sILVA checks a leg kick.
sILVA on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed sILVA momentarily.
Jackson throws a hook but sILVA blocks it.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. sILVA looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Jackson is looking to chop away at sILVA's legs.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joe Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of sILVA's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a combination but sILVA avoids it well.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
sILVA showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles sILVA. sILVA circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but sILVA takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
sILVA takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as sILVA backs up against the cage.
sILVA with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
milone sILVA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
sILVA has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson takes a swing at sILVA's ribcage but misses.
sILVA takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson catches sILVA with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps sILVA's head back.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps sILVA's head back.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
sILVA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles sILVA. sILVA circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
sILVA slips a straight right by Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
sILVA takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but sILVA circles away quickly and effectively.
sILVA walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Decimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson's entrance music is Ride the Lightning. A fine choice. Brock Decimus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Decimus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson scores with a takedown into Decimus's guard.
Decimus wants to stand up but Samson is controlling him.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Decimus blocks nicely.
Decimus is trying to control the position but Samson postures up.
Samson trying to control but Decimus is working from the bottom.
Samson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decimus wants to sweep but no luck.
Decimus wants to stand up but Samson is controlling him.
Samson postures up.
Decimus wants to stand but Samson is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Samson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Brock Decimus has been cut.
Oooh a lovely combination from Samson sends Decimus down but not out. Samson dives into side control looking to finish.
Decimus looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Samson is controlling him well.
Samson has hold of Decimus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Decimus seems comfortable defending it but Samson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Decimus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Decimus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Samson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Samson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin VanDam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin VanDam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slim Charles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick by Charles - that's a beauty! VanDam is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Charles can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Slim Charles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Easton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson has chosen remember the name as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Easton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, matt johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from johnson does no damage.
Easton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Easton throws a front kick aimed at johnson's knee but johnson avoids it well.
johnson looks to land a right hand but Easton moved out of range.
johnson misses the shot to the body.
Easton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easton lands a big head kick that sends johnson tumbling to the mat! Easton takes a step backwards and waves johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like matt johnson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Easton throws a head kick but johnson moves out of range.
johnson avoids the head kick by Easton.
Easton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easton is looking to clinch.
johnson avoids the head kick by Easton.
johnson scores with a head kick.
It looks like Brad Easton has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Easton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Easton on the side of the head.
johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Easton misses
and johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Easton didn't expect that.
johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easton is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Easton wants to stand but johnson is controlling the position.
johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Easton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for johnson on the ground.
johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easton is keeping the position for now.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Easton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
johnson postures up in Easton's guard and throws a big left but Easton blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
johnson postures up in Easton's guard and throws a big left but Easton blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Easton misses with a head kick.
johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Brad Easton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Easton throws a head kick that misses
and johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Easton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from johnson.
johnson shoots for a takedown but Easton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brad Easton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Easton misses
and johnson counters with a left to the body.
Easton is breathing heavily.
johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Easton as he avoids it easily.
Brad Easton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
Easton throws a head kick that misses.
johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Easton misses
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Easton fights it but they end up in guard.
johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Easton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from johnson.
johnson is in close to Easton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from johnson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Easton's head.
Easton keeping full guard, as johnson tries to pass.
Easton keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
johnson taking a breather here.
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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Easton is defending well.
Easton is not content to let johnson control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
matt johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Easton.
Easton is looking to slow johnson down with leg kicks.
johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Easton pinned against the cage. Easton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Easton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Easton moves out of range as johnson strikes.
Easton tries a head kick but it misses.
Easton throws a head kick that misses
and johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Easton thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
johnson lands a jab.
Easton lands with a kick to the temple. johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Easton misses
and johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Easton!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Easton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
johnson is breathing heavily.
Easton somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
johnson blocks a head kick by Easton.
johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Easton backs up against the cage.
Easton rushes johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Easton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
johnson scores with a punch to the head.
matt johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easton stuffs the takedown attempt from johnson. johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Easton misses with a head kick.
johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brad Easton is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
johnson moves out of range as Easton throws a body kick.
Easton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
johnson stands and throws Easton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Easton is not content to let johnson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson throws an elbow but Easton slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Easton is not content to let johnson control the position.
johnson in side control, throwing shots but Easton defends.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
johnson misses with a body shot.
Easton throws a head kick but johnson moves out of range.
Easton throws a sloppy head kick and johnson moves out of range easily.
Easton is looking to clinch but johnson is avoiding it.
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.
johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brad Easton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
Easton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Easton throws a head kick that misses
and johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Easton circles away.
johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
johnson clobbers Easton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Easton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Easton slips under a jab from johnson.
johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
johnson throws a shot from downtown. Easton moves away and avoids it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but matt johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
johnson cracks Easton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Easton.
Easton throws a sloppy head kick and johnson moves out of range easily.
Easton throws a head kick that misses.
Easton stuffs the takedown attempt from johnson. johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Easton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easton throws a nice head kick!
johnson throws a head kick but Easton moves out of range.
johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Easton as johnson shoots in.
Brad Easton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of matt johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Easton tries to clinch up
and johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton throws a head kick but johnson moves out of range.
Easton throws a sloppy head kick
and johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Easton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
johnson is working to tighten is grip on Easton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Easton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but johnson is really squeezing tight and eventually Easton passes out! johnson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). matt johnson!
matt johnson is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasir Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is X-MEN. 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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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Howlett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones wants to control the pace but Howlett is squirming around nicely.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Howlett is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Howlett is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Howlett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howlett tries to get out of the position.
Howlett wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones is trying to control here but Howlett has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones throwing shots but Howlett is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is keen to just control but Howlett is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Howlett wants to clinch.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Howlett working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Howlett.
It looks like Nasir Jones has been cut.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
Howlett lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howlett.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nasir Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Howlett tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Howlett tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones with a hook.
Nasir Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Howlett has double underhooks.
Howlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Howlett lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Howlett lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Howlett lands an elbow inside.
Howlett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Howlett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Howlett lands a nice knee to the body.
Howlett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Howlett lands a nice knee to the body.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Howlett lands an elbow inside.
Howlett lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Howlett lands an elbow inside.
Howlett landing knees to the head.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
Howlett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Howlett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howlett obliges.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howlett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howlett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Howlett working Jones over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Howlett.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Howlett creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howlett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nasir Jones's cut.
That's time! Howlett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones scores a takedown into full mount!
Jones throwing strikes here but Howlett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Howlett is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones looking to ground and pound but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Howlett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Howlett is on top in guard.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett which made him look bad.
Howlett tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howlett with a knee to the head.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
James Howlett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howlett landing knees to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Howlett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Howlett lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howlett.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Howlett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Howlett.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Howlett, against the cage.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is trying to break free.
Howlett misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Howlett throws an elbow but misses.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Howlett.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Howlett is controlling him.
Howlett pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Jones avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Jones wants to break free but Howlett has control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nasir Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howlett tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Howlett tries to clinch up.
Howlett dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Howlett tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Howlett closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howlett obliges.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Howlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Howlett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howlett lands a nice knee to the body.
Howlett crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Howlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Howlett landing knees to the body.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Howlett.
Howlett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
Howlett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Howlett won't allow it.
Howlett lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Howlett has the dominant position.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones tries to circle away but Howlett has him pinned against the cage.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.
Howlett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Howlett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howlett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to break free.
Howlett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Howlett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Howlett scores a nice knee to the body.
Howlett lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Howlett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Howlett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Howlett is controlling him.
Howlett landing knees to the body.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
Howlett lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Howlett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Howlett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howlett landing knees to the body.
Howlett unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones tries to break free but Howlett pushes him back against the cage.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Howlett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to break free but Howlett pushes him back against the cage.
Howlett scores with a knee to the head.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Howlett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett had his way with Nasir Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Nasir Jones's cut.
That's time! Howlett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Howlett is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howlett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to bum rush Howlett with a series of wild strikes but Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Howlett.
Howlett tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Howlett is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thuds a left hand into Howlett's body.
Howlett tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Howlett clinches up against the cage.
Howlett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howlett.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Howlett lands a knee to the body.
Howlett crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Howlett obliges.
Howlett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Howlett lands a damaging elbow.
Jones avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Howlett has double underhooks.
Howlett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.
Howlett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Howlett is controlling him.
Howlett lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Howlett.
With the fighters up against the cage, Howlett throws an elbow but misses.
Howlett lands a nice elbow.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Howlett creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.
Howlett crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Howlett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Howlett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howlett misses with a knee to the head.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Howlett.
Howlett trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Howlett.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Howlett keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett missing with knees to the body.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Howlett can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Howlett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Howlett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Howlett!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his feet on Howlett's thighs here. He's pushed Howlett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Howlett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nasir Jones!
Nasir Jones is the new welterweight champion!
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