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Blast Vegas 5 : Gods and Men PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Screw Ewe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sunday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Sunday has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Screw Ewe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Sunday!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewe throws a hook but Sunday avoids it easily.
Sunday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ewe's waist but Ewe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sunday off to one side.
Ewe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sunday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Ewe's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sunday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ewe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sunday is in Ewe's guard.
Ewe keeping moving, preventing Sunday from controlling successfully.
Sunday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sunday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sunday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sunday tries to free his leg and advance position but Ewe is retaining full guard.
Sunday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sunday throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ewe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunday manages to avoid it.
Sunday darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sunday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sunday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ewe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sunday throws a strike but Ewe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sunday lands a couple of digs.
Sunday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sunday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sunday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sunday landing some decent shots from guard.
Sunday is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sunday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sunday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice sprawl there from Ewe as Sunday shoots in.
Ewe throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ewe scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Ewe misses.
Sunday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ewe quickly recovers to half guard.
Sunday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ewe's head.
Ewe wants to improve his position but Sunday is controlling well.
Ewe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sunday on the ground.
Sunday lands strikes from half guard.
Sunday working Ewe over with strikes.
Sunday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sunday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ewe keeps working.
Ewe taking some punishment here, with Sunday in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sunday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ewe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sunday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ewe's head.
Sunday thows a huge punch but Ewe dodges it nicely.
Sunday winds up and cracks Ewe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sunday is keen to just control but Ewe is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ewe throws a looping overhand right but Sunday ducks down to avoid it.
Ewe scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Sunday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Sunday will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ewe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sunday.
Sunday tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mike Sunday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ewe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sunday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mike Sunday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sunday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sunday instigates a clinch.
Sunday drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sunday misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewe lands with a right to the head.
Ewe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sunday wants a takedown but no success here.
Ewe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sunday is working for takedown but Ewe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Screw Ewe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sunday.
Sunday goes for a takedown attempt but Ewe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sunday is rocked!
Ewe throws a hook but Sunday blocks it.
Sunday is still on wobbly legs! Can Ewe finish him?
Ewe stuffs the takedown attempt from Sunday. Sunday gets slowly back to his feet.
Ewe cracks Sunday with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sunday tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ewe pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sunday is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Screw Ewe!
A very excited looking Screw Ewe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leviathan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajones Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cajones Crusher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leviathan Mitchell's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leviathan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cajones Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crusher! But no joy.
Crusher throws out a loose jab but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Crusher finds it's way through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusher throws a hook but Mitchell blocks it.
Mitchell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Crusher scores with the left hand. Mitchell knows he should have avoided that one.
Leviathan Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Crusher.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Mitchell gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Crusher gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mitchell is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cajones Crusher!
After winning the bout, Cajones Crusher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Bersten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Flemming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flemming has chosen AC/DC | Spoilin' For A Fight as his entrance music. Craig Flemming 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 welterweight 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, Brett Bersten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Flemming!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flemming dips to his left and cracks Bersten with an uppercut!
Bersten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flemming to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Flemming.
Jab by Flemming.
Flemming connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Flemming.
Flemming connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bersten is rocked!
Flemming knocks out Bersten with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Flemming before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Flemming picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Flemming!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Flemming thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alipate Roa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Nakambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul Nakambo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alipate Roa's 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alipate Roa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Nakambo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roa shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakambo tries to sprawl out of it but Roa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nakambo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakambo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roa looks to land a body kick but Nakambo moved away.
Roa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakambo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roa misses with a double jab
and Nakambo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooh!!! Nakambo has knocked Roa down with a huge combo! Nakambo steps away and waves a wobbly Roa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Roa is rocked!
It looks like Alipate Roa has been cut.
Roa is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roa leaves his chin hanging out and Nakambo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Roa crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Nakambo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Meline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Thatcher 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Meline!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thatcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meline moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thatcher scores with a nice right hand.
Meline closes the distance and clinches up with Thatcher, looking for a takedown. Meline pushes Thatcher against the ropes but Thatcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thatcher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thatcher clinches up with Meline and pushes him back against the ropes.
Thatcher tries to work over Meline's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meline tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meline is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Thatcher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Meline. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thatcher is looking to control Meline's arms but Meline gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thatcher has his back to the ropes.
Meline pulls Thatcher into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Meline is trying to control the position but Thatcher postures up.
Meline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thatcher is one step ahead there.
Meline has a closed guard, preventing Thatcher from standing up.
Meline seems keen to control Thatcher's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher won't allow Meline to sweep him here.
Meline is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Meline holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thatcher lands with a straight right. Meline didn't see that one coming.
Thatcher drops Meline with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meline looks back up at him and smiles so Thatcher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Meline is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Thatcher knocks Meline out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Thatcher!
David Thatcher decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Le Pizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Le Pizon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Pizon shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Le Pizon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Le Pizon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Le Pizon trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Le Pizon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Le Pizon in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pizon stands up and beckons Jones to his feet.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Pizon 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.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Pizon is controlling him.
Le Pizon throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully.
Le Pizon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Pizon.
Le Pizon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Pizon distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully.
Le Pizon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Le Pizon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Pizon throwing strikes but missing.
Le Pizon prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Le Pizon pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Le Pizon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Le Pizon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Le Pizon wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Pizon thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones pushes Le Pizon off but Le Pizon dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Le Pizon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries to escape but Le Pizon is in control.
Le Pizon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Le Pizon decides to stand back up.
Le Pizon shoots in and bounces Jones off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Le Pizon looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Le Pizon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones lands a jab.
Le Pizon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Le Pizon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It looks like Cris Jones has been cut.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Pizon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Le Pizon throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Pizon pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon prevents Jones from standing back up.
Le Pizon is looking for a kimura here.
Le Pizon is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones tries to kick Le Pizon off but Le Pizon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Le Pizon is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the ropes.
Le Pizon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Le Pizon manages to break the clinch.
Le Pizon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Le Pizon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jonny Le Pizon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Pizon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Le Pizon persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Pizon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Le Pizon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Le Pizon backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pizon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Le Pizon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Le Pizon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones lands a nice hook to Le Pizon's body. Le Pizon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cris Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Pizon is defended easily by Jones.
Jones jabs Le Pizon right on the nose. Le Pizon blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
As Le Pizon backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Le Pizon manages to avoid it all.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Le Pizon slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cris Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Pizon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Le Pizon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Le Pizon ends up having to push Jones into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Le Pizon on that attempt.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Le Pizon fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Le Pizon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Le Pizon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Le Pizon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Le Pizon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Le Pizon drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Le Pizon off! Le Pizon jumps back into Jones's guard.
Le Pizon passes into half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Pizon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cris Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cris Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Le Pizon looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Pizon.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Pizon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Le Pizon throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Pizon wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Le Pizon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Le Pizon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Le Pizon misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Le Pizon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Le Pizon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Le Pizon won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Le Pizon's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Le Pizon's guard.
Le Pizon wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Le Pizon's guard.
Le Pizon wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Le Pizon is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Le Pizon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Pizon with a knee to the head.
Le Pizon pressing his opponent against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon lands a shoulder strike.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Cris Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Le Pizon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand but Le Pizon is controlling the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Pizon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Pizon trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Le Pizon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Le Pizon thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Le Pizon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Pizon.
Jones kicks Le Pizon off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jonny Le Pizon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Cris Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Le Pizon persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Le Pizon 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.
Jones is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Le Pizon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Le Pizon throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Le Pizon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Le Pizon persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a combination that misses
enabling Le Pizon to counter with a crisp jab.
Le Pizon drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Le Pizon is having none of it.
Le Pizon throws a big elbow that misses.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Le Pizon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Le Pizon is having none of it.
Le Pizon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Le Pizon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Le Pizon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Le Pizon postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Le Pizon lands a couple of elbows.
Le Pizon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Pizon is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Le Pizon pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Pizon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jonny Le Pizon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is not content to let Le Pizon control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Pizon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Le Pizon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Le Pizon feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Le Pizon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Le Pizon stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Le Pizon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones prevents Le Pizon from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Le Pizon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Le Pizon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jones sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones pushes Le Pizon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Le Pizon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Le Pizon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Le Pizon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Le Pizon lands a nice forearm strike.
Le Pizon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Le Pizon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Le Pizon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones parries the strikes from Le Pizon easily there. Le Pizon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Le Pizon had his way with Cris Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Cris Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Pizon is defended easily by Jones.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Pizon.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Le Pizon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Le Pizon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Le Pizon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pizon is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Le Pizon throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Le Pizon's guard. Nice move by Jones!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to stand but Le Pizon is controlling from the bottom.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pizon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Pizon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Le Pizon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Le Pizon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets caught napping as Le Pizon dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones pushes Le Pizon off and gets back to his feet.
Jones scores with a one two! Le Pizon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Pizon counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Le Pizon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
No luck for Le Pizon with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Jones looks to move away, Le Pizon throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Le Pizon looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Le Pizon shoots in but no luck this time.
Le Pizon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones gets caught napping as Le Pizon dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones has his feet on Le Pizon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Le Pizon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Pizon somewhat.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Le Pizon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Le Pizon is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Le Pizon lands strikes from half guard.
Le Pizon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Le Pizon there.
Jones is looking to escape.
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. Le Pizon connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Le Pizon is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Le Pizon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Le Pizon wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Pizon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Pizon is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Le Pizon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones won't allow Le Pizon to pass to mount.
Le Pizon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Pizon.
Le Pizon thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Le Pizon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cris Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Pizon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Le Pizon!
Jonny Le Pizon is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Hedley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neven Gojak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hedley comes to the ring accompanied by Touch The Sky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Hedley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neven Gojak!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gojak misses with a left hand
and Hedley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gojak 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.
Gojak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hedley circles away quickly and effectively.
Hedley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedley lands a slapping body shot.
Gojak swings for the body but Hedley moves out of range.
Hedley lands a slapping body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Hedley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gojak looks winded!
Hedley scores with a jab.
It looks like Neven Gojak has been cut.
Hedley misses with a two punch combination.
Hedley just misses with a punch to the body.
Hedley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hedley takes a swing at Gojak's ribcage but misses.
Hedley jabs Gojak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gojak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hedley cracks Gojak with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gojak looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hedley finish him?
Gojak is rocked!
Hedley fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Gojak square on the jaw! Damn, Gojak is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cameron Hedley!
Cameron Hedley is the new heavyweight champion!
Cameron Hedley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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