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Chaos FC 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Rizky (ranked 9354 p4p, 408 weight class) and Lee Son Han (ranked 7202 p4p, 336 weight class). The key to victory for Juan Rizky has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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171 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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181 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Rizky! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Son Han! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rizky misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Rizky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Son Han throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rizky was covering up waiting for the punch and Son Han finishes the takedown easily into guard. Son Han is stalling in the full guard. Rizky wants to stand and escape but Son Han is having none of it. Rizky trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rizky tries to strike from the bottom.
Son Han slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Rizky controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Son Han won't allow Rizky to sweep him here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Son Han pushes Rizky up against the cage in a clinch. Rizky takes a shot to the head. Rizky crunches a lovely knee into Son Han's ribcage. Rizky has Son Han pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Son Han manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Son Han is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rizky to keep the fight standing. Rizky is trying to maintain a safe position but Son Han gets an underhook and turns Rizky into the cage. Rizky tries to work over Son Han's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Son Han lands a takedown into guard.
Rizky scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Son Han shoots in for a double leg but Rizky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Son Han avoids the head kick by Rizky.
Rizky has closed the distance and engaged Son Han in a clinch.
Rizky manages to pull guard.
Son Han controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Son Han chips away with some ground and pound. Rizky is looking to stand up but Son Han isn't so interested in that idea. Rizky wants to sweep but no luck. Son Han stays in close to Rizky's body and controls the position. Rizky keeping full guard, as Son Han tries to pass. Son Han passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizky works his way to full guard. Good work. Son Han throws a big elbow that misses. Son Han would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Rizky controlling the position. Rizky wants to get back to his feet but Son Han is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Son Han is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Son Han engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Rizky is trying to control the position but Son Han postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Son Han rushes Rizky and presses him up against the cage. A body shot lands from Son Han.
Rizky is struggling to control the position. Son Han tries to score a body lock takedown but Rizky shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Juan Rizky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Son Han. Son Han slowing the pace effectively. Rizky is trying to pull guard but Son Han has him pressed against the cage. Rizky is trying to pull guard but Son Han turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rizky stalling.
Rizky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rizky looks for a takedown but Son Han sprawls well. Rizky tries to clinch but Son Han moves out of range. Son Han misses with a takedown and Rizky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Son Han won't be happy with that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Rizky will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Son Han shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rizky pinned against the cage. Rizky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Son Han misses with the body kick and Rizky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rizky. Son Han controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rizky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rizky stopping the sweep attempt from Son Han. Rizky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Rizky cracks Son Han with a solid left hand. Rizky trying to control but Son Han is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rizky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Son Han working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rizky. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Son Han working a defensive guard here.
Rizky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Son Han is looking for a triangle but Rizky pushes his legs off easily.
Rizky prevents Son Han from getting back to his feet. Son Han thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Rizky preventing the sweep. Rizky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Juan Rizky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rizky scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Son Han trying to keep a closed guard but Rizky is proving a slippery customer.
Son Han is breathing heavily. Rizky trying to control but Son Han is working from the bottom. Son Han wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Son Han tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rizky defends well and Son Han ends up having to push Rizky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rizky thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Son Han if he has to take too many more of those.
Rizky 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. Rizky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rizky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rizky stands and steps away. Son Han gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Rizky looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Rizky throws a sloppy head kick and Son Han moves out of range easily. And Son Han tries to counter it with a takedown but Rizky pushes his down on his head and steps out. A head kick from Rizky lands but Son Han takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rizky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Son Han tries to counter it with a takedown but Rizky pushes his down on his head and steps out. Rizky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Juan Rizky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Son Han moves in looking to clinch but Rizky pushes him off. Son Han blocks a head kick by Rizky.
Rizky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Son Han can do to turn this around? Rizky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Good shot there by Rizky. The fight stays on the outside here - Rizky looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rizky misses with a kick to the body and Son Han counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Rizky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Juan Rizky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Son Han shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rizky as he jumps to the side. Juan Rizky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Son Han. Rizky throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rizky throws a head kick that misses. Rizky tries a head kick but it misses.
Son Han swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Rizky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Son Han is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rizky dives into side control.
Rizky tries to advance to mount but Son Han denies him. Rizky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Son Han tries to escape but Rizky is in control. Rizky working the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Rizky dominated that second round. That's time! Rizky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rizky throws a push kick but Son Han slaps the foot to one side. Son Han has managed to clinch.
Son Han fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rizky tries a knee to the head but Son Han blocks it.
Son Han's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Son Han drives through and clinches with Rizky against the cage.
Son Han gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rizky regains guard.
Rizky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Son Han controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rizky is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rizky tries to pull guard but Son Han won't allow it.
Son Han's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Son Han gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Son Han takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rizky tries to stand but Son Han is controlling from the bottom. Rizky controlling from the top position. Son Han is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rizky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Son Han pulls Rizky in close to his closed guard and prevents Rizky from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rizky trying to control the position from guard on top but Son Han is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Son Han looking to control.
Son Han is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rizky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Son Han dives on top into guard. Son Han slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Son Han pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizky is keeping the position for now. Rizky trying to keep a closed guard but Son Han is proving a slippery customer.
Son Han wants to stand but Rizky is controlling his posture from full guard. Rizky keeping moving, preventing Son Han from controlling successfully. Rizky is trying to control the position but Son Han postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Son Han is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Rizky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Son Han moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rizky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Son Han has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Son Han looks for a takedown but Rizky sprawls well. Rizky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Son Han manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rizky fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rizky moves into the clinch. Rizky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Son Han gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Rizky. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rizky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Son Han is working for takedown but Rizky is calmly controlling the position for now. Rizky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee Son Han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Juan Rizky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Juan Rizky is winning the standup battle so far. Rizky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Son Han wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rizky manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Lee Son Han comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Rizky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Rizky! A victorious Juan Rizky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jettrin Yongjaiyut (ranked 9109 p4p, 770 weight class) and Buddy Garner (ranked 9201 p4p, 776 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 cm
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185 lbs
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180 cm
24
185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jettrin Yongjaiyut! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buddy Garner! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yongjaiyut closes the distance and pushes Garner back into the cage. Garner looking to slow down the pace here. Yongjaiyut pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Yongjaiyut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yongjaiyut scores with a nice hook to the head. Yongjaiyut has Garner pressed against the cage, preventing Garner from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Garner breaks the clinch.
A jab from Garner misses. Yongjaiyut leaves Garner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. As Garner looks to move away, Yongjaiyut throws a big counter combo but Garner just gets out of the way. Yongjaiyut moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yongjaiyut just leaning against Garner, taking a breather. Yongjaiyut tries to land knees in the clinch but Garner avoids the damage to the body. Garner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yongjaiyut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yongjaiyut is stalling here.
Garner prevents a body shot from Yongjaiyut. Nice body punch from Yongjaiyut. Garner wants to break free but Yongjaiyut has control.
Yongjaiyut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garner.
Yongjaiyut gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Yongjaiyut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yongjaiyut avoiding damage.
Garner tries to pull guard but Yongjaiyut forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jettrin Yongjaiyut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Garner.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Garner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yongjaiyut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Yongjaiyut scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Yongjaiyut.
Yongjaiyut prevents Garner from breaking the clinch. Yongjaiyut struggles to land a body shot inside as Garner controls his hands.
Yongjaiyut stalls. Yongjaiyut tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garner avoids it. Yongjaiyut lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Yongjaiyut to work.
Yongjaiyut gets underhooks to prevent Garner's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yongjaiyut. Yongjaiyut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garner is defending well for now. Garner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yongjaiyut after a bit of a struggle. Garner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yongjaiyut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yongjaiyut stalling.
Yongjaiyut taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yongjaiyut gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Garner is looking for a takedown. Garner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yongjaiyut gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garner blocks a body shot from Yongjaiyut. Garner being controlled against the cage. Yongjaiyut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yongjaiyut lands a nice shot to the body. Yongjaiyut effectively controlling the action here. Yongjaiyut stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yongjaiyut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garner is defending well for now. Yongjaiyut is pressed up against the cage. Garner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yongjaiyut down to the mat. Yongjaiyut avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Yongjaiyut moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Yongjaiyut content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jettrin Yongjaiyut 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.
Garner forces Yongjaiyut back against the cage and clinches. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jettrin Yongjaiyut. Garner tries for a takedown but Yongjaiyut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Yongjaiyut tries to clinch but Garner is having none of it. Garner closes the distance and clinches. Yongjaiyut looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Yongjaiyut prevents a body shot from Garner. Yongjaiyut's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Yongjaiyut has Garner pressed against the cage.
Garner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yongjaiyut displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garner up against the cage. Garner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yongjaiyut up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yongjaiyut gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garner.
Yongjaiyut lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Garner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Yongjaiyut stalling.
Yongjaiyut just leaning against Garner, taking a breather. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jettrin Yongjaiyut. Yongjaiyut defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garner. Jettrin Yongjaiyut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Garner. Yongjaiyut stuffs the takedown. Yongjaiyut has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Yongjaiyut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yongjaiyut gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garner.
Yongjaiyut is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garner can do to turn this around? Yongjaiyut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garner is looking to take this one to the mat. Yongjaiyut works on Garner's body with a couple of short punches. Yongjaiyut stalls. Garner letting Yongjaiyut take a breather here. Yongjaiyut misses with a hook from the clinch. Yongjaiyut stalling the fight.
Yongjaiyut lands an elbow that stopped Garner in his tracks for a moment. With the fighters up against the cage, Yongjaiyut throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yongjaiyut is stalling here.
Yongjaiyut slowing the pace effectively. Yongjaiyut struggles to land a body shot inside as Garner controls his hands.
Yongjaiyut lands a knee to the body.
Yongjaiyut tries to throw a body punch but Garner avoids it by throwing Yongjaiyut back against the cage. Jettrin Yongjaiyut has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yongjaiyut taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yongjaiyut keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garner's efforts to push away. Garner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Garner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yongjaiyut's head. Garner stopping the sweep attempt from Yongjaiyut. Yongjaiyut is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Garner scoring with some ground and pound. Garner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yongjaiyut is keeping the position for now. Garner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Yongjaiyut utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yongjaiyut keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully. Garner lands a couple of decent looking shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yongjaiyut is trying to hold Garner in close to prevent damage but Garner has managed to pass into half guard.
Garner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yongjaiyut defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jettrin Yongjaiyut dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Garner circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Yongjaiyut looking to throw knees to the head but Garner is blocking nicely.
Garner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garner can't get the takedown.
Yongjaiyut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garner is defending well for now. Yongjaiyut blocking some punches.
Yongjaiyut scores with an uppercut up the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yongjaiyut tries to work over Garner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Garner tries a body shot but Yongjaiyut blocks it.
Yongjaiyut is working Garner over against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Garner's face as he tries to break the clinch. Yongjaiyut is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yongjaiyut is stalling here.
Garner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yongjaiyut is defending well. Garner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jettrin Yongjaiyut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Garner. Garner tries to pull guard but Yongjaiyut won't allow it.
Garner wants a takedown but no success here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yongjaiyut. Garner stalling in the clinch but Yongjaiyut improves position. Yongjaiyut tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yongjaiyut prevents the takedown attempt.
Garner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A knee to the head by Yongjaiyut.
Garner dodges an elbow strike from Yongjaiyut.
Yongjaiyut creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A bit of stalling here from Yongjaiyut.
Garner wants a takedown but no success here.
Yongjaiyut lands a nice elbow. Yongjaiyut lands an elbow that stopped Garner in his tracks for a moment. Yongjaiyut lands a knee to the body.
Garner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yongjaiyut lands a good knee to the midsection. Garner won't want to take too many of those. Yongjaiyut unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yongjaiyut controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yongjaiyut stalling the fight.
Jettrin Yongjaiyut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yongjaiyut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yongjaiyut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Yongjaiyut to work.
Garner is trying to break the clinch but Yongjaiyut is controlling him. The referee calls for Yongjaiyut to work.
Yongjaiyut landing knees to the head.
Yongjaiyut tries to land knees in the clinch but Garner avoids the damage to the body. Yongjaiyut displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garner up against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Yongjaiyut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jettrin Yongjaiyut. Yongjaiyut gets a clinch. Yongjaiyut just leaning against Garner, taking a breather. Garner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yongjaiyut avoids it. Yongjaiyut will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garner up against the cage. Yongjaiyut has Garner pressed against the cage.
Yongjaiyut looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Garner blocks a body shot from Yongjaiyut.
And that's the end of the fight! Jettrin Yongjaiyut showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yongjaiyut, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jettrin Yongjaiyut!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Jackson (ranked 7796 p4p, 254 weight class) and Im The (ranked 10023 p4p, 299 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THE GINGER BEER . Im The has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Isaac Jackson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Im The! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
It looks like Im The has been cut. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but The is just out of range. The throws a counter combo. Jackson cracks The with a right hand to the side of the head. Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The! Jackson has hold of The's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The looks winded! Jackson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson controlling from mount. Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson. Jackson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jackson is cranking The's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for The! He's tightened the choke and The is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Jackson! Isaac Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Transform Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Marley (ranked 6842 p4p, 671 weight class) and Lars Borgvelt (ranked 4848 p4p, 542 weight class). Lars Borgvelt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buffalo Marley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lars Borgvelt! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Borgvelt lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Buffalo Marley has been cut. Marley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Borgvelt to counter with a crisp jab. Borgvelt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Marley takes a swing at Borgvelt's ribcage but misses. Borgvelt scores with the left hand. Marley knows he should have avoided that one. Marley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Borgvelt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Borgvelt cracks Marley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Borgvelt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marley to stand back up!
Marley is rocked! 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! Borgvelt darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Marley's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Borgvelt before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Borgvelt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 2892 p4p, 419 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 5005 p4p, 634 weight class). Blanks comes to the cage accompanied by wasp - wild child. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Blanks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Petersen! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blanks takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses. Petersen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blanks defends it well. Blanks takes a swing at Petersen's ribcage but misses. Blanks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanks sees it coming and avoids it easily. Petersen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blanks napping and manages to drive through into side control! Blanks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blanks tries to get out of the position. Blanks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Petersen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Blanks is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Blanks flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Petersen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Blanks and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Petersen slips an arm under Blanks chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Petersen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Petersen is squeezing on Blanks like an anaconda would it's prey. Blanks fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Petersen! Billy Blanks was interviewed post fight and said 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Lawler (ranked 4080 p4p, 137 weight class) and Francis Nggunou (ranked 8709 p4p, 277 weight class). Gene Lawler 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gene Lawler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Nggunou! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lawler has a takedown stuffed. Nggunou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Nggunou trying to control the position but Lawler is working away. Lawler is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nggunou's best efforts. Nggunou trying to control the action but Lawler is working from the bottom. Lawler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawler is trying to get back to full guard. Nggunou is stalling here. Lawler is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nggunou seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lawler has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Nggunou takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Lawler controls the position from side control. Nggunou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lawler.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lawler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Nggunou is letting Lawler control him for a moment. Nggunou tries to improve position but can't. Lawler lands a nice forearm strike. Lawler lands some shots froms side control.
Nggunou is rocked! Lawler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nggunou to see if he's OK. Nggunou is still in real trouble! Can Lawler finish him? Lawler slows the pace down. Lawler is trying to get an arm triangle but Nggunou is defending well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lawler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Lawler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Nggunou seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nggunou can't do much from the bottom here. Lawler tries for a kimura but Nggunou is defending well. Lawler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nggunou, who protects the arm well. Nggunou is not content to let Lawler control the position. Lawler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nggunou, who protects the arm well. Lawler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lawler has hold of Nggunou's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nggunou seems comfortable defending it but Lawler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nggunou is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nggunou is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lawler couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gene Lawler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jure Boban (ranked 4022 p4p, 485 weight class) and Hector De La Romana (ranked 3165 p4p, 395 weight class). Boban comes to the cage accompanied by Evo zore,evo dana. 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jure Boban! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector De La Romana! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De La Romana wants to clinch and Boban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De La Romana thinking. De La Romana moves to clinch but Boban breaks away and Boban counters with a nice double leg into side control. De La Romana won't be happy with that. Boban 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De La Romana sneaks back into half guard. Boban trying to pass the guard but De La Romana defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boban controlling the pace. Boban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boban performing his best blanket impression for a moment. De La Romana wants to control but Boban is keeping busy.
Boban is looking to advance position but De La Romana won't allow it. De La Romana tries to roll over but Boban keeps him under control. De La Romana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boban content to control rather than advance. De La Romana is defending against the submission attempts here by Boban.
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. Boban trying to control the pace. De La Romana is looking to improve his position.
Boban with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. De La Romana tries to clinch up. Boban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De La Romana pushes Boban up against the cage in a clinch. Boban wants the takedown. De La Romana is fighting it off but Boban persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in De La Romana's guard against the cage. De La Romana is trying to keep Boban in close.
Boban stays in close to De La Romana's body and controls the position. De La Romana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boban manages to get himself to full guard.
De La Romana wants to stand but Boban has a closed guard, so he can't escape. De La Romana trying to control but Boban is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boban seems keen to control De La Romana's posture. Boban keeping moving, preventing De La Romana from controlling successfully. Boban seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Boban on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boban tries to get out of the position. De La Romana looking to pass the guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De La Romana trying to control but Boban is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Boban dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De La Romana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De La Romana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Boban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boban is staying active underneath De La Romana, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are battling for position here. Boban manages to regain full guard. Nice work. De La Romana trying to control but Boban is working from the bottom. De La Romana with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Romana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boban is keeping the position for now. Boban wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. De La Romana looking to pass the guard. Boban managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boban tries to counter by clinching up but De La Romana breaks away and moves out of range. De La Romana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boban avoids it really well and circles away. De La Romana misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Boban misses the shot to the body. De La Romana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. De La Romana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that De La Romana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? De La Romana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boban is one step ahead there. Boban seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. De La Romana wants to sweep here but Boban controlling him for the moment. Boban controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boban seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down De La Romana for as long as he can get away with. Boban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Romana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La Romana is breathing heavily. Boban sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. De La Romana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boban.
De La Romana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. De La Romana shoots in but no luck this time. Jure Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector De La Romana. Boban misses with a takedown attempt - De La Romana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. De La Romana throws a body punch but Boban moves out of range. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De La Romana fails with a takedown attempt from distance. De La Romana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Boban controls the pace of the fight for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Boban dominated that second round. 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.
De La Romana shoots in but Boban avoids the takedown attempt easily. De La Romana throws a sloppy head kick so Boban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Boban content to stall in guard here. De La Romana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boban is pushing down on De La Romana's leg trying to pass to half guard. De La Romana is fighting to maintain full guard but Boban has managed to sneak the leg through. Jure Boban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Still in half guard, Boban seems content to control. De La Romana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boban is looking to advance position but De La Romana won't allow it. Boban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De La Romana's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boban wants to free his trapped foot but De La Romana is holding on for dear life with his legs. Boban wants to work for an arm triangle but De La Romana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boban seems to be looking for submissions.
Boban wants to pass the guard but De La Romana is defending well. De La Romana wants to control but Boban is keeping busy and won't allow it. Boban wants to free his trapped foot but De La Romana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Boban works his way into side control. Boban sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but De La Romana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
De La Romana is letting Boban control him for a moment. Boban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. De La Romana struggling a bit here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. De La Romana moves in looking to clinch but Boban pushes him off. Boban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jure Boban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De La Romana drives through with a takedown into Boban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Boban pulls De La Romana in to control the position. Boban looking for a sweep. Not yet Boban, not yet. Boban wants to hit a switch here but De La Romana passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boban there! Boban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. De La Romana trying to control but he's not successful this time. De La Romana landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boban is trying to escape the mount.
De La Romana thowing shots but they're missing. De La Romana looking to control but Boban is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De La Romana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boban haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jure Boban did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De La Romana fails with the takedown. As De La Romana tries to get set, Boban tries to push him back and clinch up but De La Romana manages to avoid the attempt. De La Romana doesn't manage to clinch there - Boban circles away.
Boban feints and as De La Romana raises his hands in defense, Boban changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Boban wants to pass the guard but De La Romana is keeping the position. Boban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. De La Romana looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boban not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. De La Romana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Romana is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boban sitting in guard here, content to control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. De La Romana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boban on his heels. He'll look to pass Boban's guard now, I'm sure. Boban looking for a sweep. Not yet Boban, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boban is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. De La Romana controls the pace of the fight for a moment. De La Romana is fighting to break Boban's control of his arms but Boban is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. De La Romana trying to control the position from guard on top but Boban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boban pulls De La Romana in close to prevent any damage. De La Romana wants to stand but Boban is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boban takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. De La Romana misses with a body shot.
Boban tries to counter by clinching up but De La Romana breaks away and moves out of range. De La Romana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boban looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Boban bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Horrible takedown attempt by Boban or perhaps it was just good defense by De La Romana, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round. De La Romana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De La Romana wants it to stay on the feet. No luck for De La Romana with that takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Boban or perhaps it was just good defense by De La Romana, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jure Boban. That's going to take a lot out of him. This has been an exciting period of action! De La Romana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Boban decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De La Romana's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boban sitting in guard here, content to control. Boban passes easily into side control. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Boban had his way with Hector De La Romana in that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boban drives through with a takedown into De La Romana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. De La Romana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boban doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boban manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Boban content to stall in guard here. Boban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Romana is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boban stays in close to De La Romana's body and controls the position. De La Romana is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round. Boban continues to stall. Boban is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Romana has wrist control. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boban stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Romana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. De La Romana tries to close the distance and clinch but Boban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. De La Romana tries to clinch there but Boban circles away.
De La Romana with a poor takedown and Boban counters with a right hand to the body.
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. Boban stuffs the takedown attempt from De La Romana. De La Romana gets slowly back to his feet. Boban shoots in and drives through. De La Romana sprawls well. De La Romana looks to throw the jab but Boban is out of range. Boban shoots in and bounces De La Romana off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. De La Romana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De La Romana can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boban controls the pace. Boban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Romana is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boban stays in close to De La Romana's body and controls the position. Boban loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Boban content to stall in guard here. More hug and hope from Boban. De La Romana kicks Boban off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Boban. De La Romana misses with a head kick.
Boban is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from De La Romana. Boban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Romana can do to turn this around? Boban looking to score a takedown here. De La Romana is defending well but Boban drives through and ends up in De La Romana's guard. De La Romana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boban can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Boban forces his way into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Boban content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Jure Boban showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boban, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jure Boban! Jure Boban is the new middleweight champion! Jure Boban looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Evooo zore evooo dana evo Jure i Bobana!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amoo Sia Mack (ranked 3513 p4p, 406 weight class) and Rodney Jacobs (ranked 4818 p4p, 537 weight class). Rodney Jacobs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amoo Sia Mack! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodney Jacobs! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sia Mack is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Sia Mack circles away and we're back to standing. Left hook, right uppercut from Sia Mack.
It looks like Rodney Jacobs has been cut. Sia Mack tests Jacobs's chin there with a solid looking shot. A right-left combo lands from Sia Mack. Sia Mack scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Jacobs has his takedown stuffed and Sia Mack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sia Mack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jacobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sia Mack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Amoo Sia Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Jacobs. Jacobs doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sia Mack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Sia Mack moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from Sia Mack on the inside. Jacobs lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sia Mack wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Sia Mack trying to control from the bottom.
Jacobs is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sia Mack is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodney Jacobs! Rodney Jacobs is the new heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Rodney Jacobs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. The defeated Amoo Sia Mack had this to say: 'I will be back. Iranian's are Allah's chosen people. I am the chosen one, and I will not be stopped. '.
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