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UFC 5-The Grudge PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celininho Franco (ranked 23957 p4p, 765 weight class) and Anthony Ramirez (ranked 6882 p4p, 643 weight class). Anthony Ramirez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Celininho Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ramirez !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez throws a lazy body kick
and Franco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Franco trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Franco.
Franco is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Franco is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to kick Franco off but Franco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, if Franco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Franco has control of the leg.
Franco wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Franco drops an elbow to the side of Ramirez 's head.
Franco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ramirez defend it? Franco steps over the head and cranks it - Ramirez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Franco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Celininho Franco!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bekbulat Albaskhanov (ranked 5265 p4p, 251 weight class) and Eisson Franco (ranked 23958 p4p, 380 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bekbulat Albaskhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eisson Franco!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albaskhanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Albaskhanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Franco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Albaskhanov misses with a hook to the body
and Franco counters with a single leg into guard. Albaskhanov didn't expect that.
Albaskhanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albaskhanov tries to get out of the position.
Franco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Albaskhanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Albaskhanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Franco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Franco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albaskhanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Albaskhanov, not yet.
Franco stands up over Albaskhanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franco works over Albaskhanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco distracts Albaskhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Albaskhanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Albaskhanov, not yet.
Albaskhanov keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Albaskhanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco scoring with some ground and pound.
Albaskhanov 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.
Franco works over Albaskhanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Franco lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Albaskhanov is rocked!
Franco is pushing down on Albaskhanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Albaskhanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Franco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Albaskhanov is staying active underneath Franco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Franco winds up and cracks Albaskhanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Albaskhanov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco slips a nice elbow through Albaskhanov's hands, connecting with Albaskhanov's forehead.
Franco passes to side control.
Franco lands a strong strike to the head of Albaskhanov. That's dazed him! Franco looking to finish here. Albaskhanov is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Franco lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eisson Franco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Henry (ranked 7741 p4p, 659 weight class) and Johnny Arcane (ranked 8038 p4p, 673 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Arcane!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arcane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Henry is trying to defend but Arcane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arcane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arcane drops an elbow to the side of Henry's head.
Arcane working the head and body with strikes.
Henry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arcane on the ground.
Arcane is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arcane works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Arcane lands a big shot to the head and Henry winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
Johnny Arcane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Cromwell (ranked 4885 p4p, 544 weight class) and Dean Roger (ranked 5021 p4p, 551 weight class). Dean Roger 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Cromwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Roger!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cromwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cromwell.
Cromwell throws a hook to the side of Roger's head but Roger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roger throws a hook but Cromwell avoids it easily.
Cromwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roger dips to his left and cracks Cromwell with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Roger.
No joy there for Cromwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roger lands with a right hand.
Cromwell tries to bum rush Roger with a series of wild strikes but Roger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cromwell lands a jab to the head.
Cromwell throws a wild body kick that Roger sees coming a mile off.
Roger throws an overhand right that lands on Cromwell's shoulder, as Cromwell tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Cromwell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cromwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cromwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roger misses with a wild combination.
Cromwell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cromwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cromwell scores with the left hand. Roger knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cromwell.
Roger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roger misses the shot to the body.
Cromwell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cromwell staying out of range there.
Cromwell looks to land a right hand but Roger moved out of range.
Cromwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cromwell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cromwell.
Cromwell throws a head kick that misses.
Roger lands with a cross.
Roger tries to move into range but Cromwell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cromwell's calf.
Cromwell misses with a low kick.
A big left from Roger misses.
Roger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cromwell digs a good hook to Roger's body.
Roger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cromwell can pounce on him.
Roger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roger misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell misses with a head kick.
Roger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cromwell.
Cromwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cromwell is rocked!
Roger lands a head shot.
Oh Cromwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cromwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Cromwell misses with a two punch combination.
Cromwell seems to have got his legs back now.
Cromwell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roger lands with a cross.
Cromwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cromwell throws a big shot that misses.
Cromwell lands a leg kick that knocks Roger off balance momentarily.
Cromwell throws a sloppy head kick and Roger moves out of range easily.
Cromwell throws a head kick that misses.
Cromwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roger closes the distance and pushes Cromwell back into the cage.
Roger lands with a short shot to the head.
Cromwell working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger throws an elbow but it misses.
Roger manages to break the clinch.
Roger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cromwell's head backwards.
Roger takes the fight into the clinch.
Roger breaks from the clinch.
Roger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Cromwell misses.
Cromwell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cromwell ducks under a wild hook from Roger.
A combination from Roger does no damage.
A punch combination from Cromwell misses.
Cromwell is looking to score with low kicks.
Cromwell slips a jab from Roger.
Roger closes the distance and clinches.
Roger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cromwell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cromwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cromwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cromwell slips a straight right by Roger.
Cromwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cromwell punishes Roger's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Cromwell.
Roger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cromwell can't break the clinch.
Cromwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roger avoids it.
Cromwell tries to break free but Roger pushes him back against the cage.
Roger scores with a shoulder strike.
Roger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cromwell wants to break free but Roger has control.
Roger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cromwell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cromwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Roger has double underhooks.
Roger lands a big right hand that drops Cromwell! The killer instinct kicks in and Roger finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Roger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Roger!
Dean Roger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Hyperion (ranked 3399 p4p, 412 weight class) and Mark Merel (ranked 4751 p4p, 532 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Hyperion!
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, Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Merel finds it's target.
Merel misses with a two punch combination.
Hyperion lands with a shot to the body.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Hyperion's head but Hyperion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Hyperion there.
Hyperion throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyperion thows a leg kick but Merel checks it
and Merel counters with a takedown into side control.
Hyperion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hyperion is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel slows the pace down.
Merel prevents Hyperion from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hyperion tries to buck Merel off but Merel is having none of it.
Merel working the head and body with strikes.
Hyperion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
An elbow from Merel crashes against the mat.
Merel landing a few strikes.
Hyperion sneaks back into half guard.
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyperion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hyperion is controlling Merel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel is trying to control. Hyperion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hyperion is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Merel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hyperion because Merel loaded up on that one.
Merel landing strikes from the mount.
Merel looking to finish Hyperion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hyperion!
Merel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel is landing with some decent strikes but Hyperion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Merel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Merel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hyperion working to try and regain half guard.
Merel lands a big shot there that rocks Hyperion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Merel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hyperion?
Merel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merel wants to control the pace but Hyperion is squirming around nicely.
Merel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hyperion is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action.
Merel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Merel trying to control but Hyperion is having none of it.
Merel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Merel controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Hyperion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyperion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab.
Hyperion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Merel's calf.
Merel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hyperion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyperion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merel. Merel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Merel misses.
Merel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hyperion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Merel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Hyperion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyperion defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyperion is posturing up here but Merel has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hyperion tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hyperion has to tap! Slick submission there by Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Merel!
An out of breath Mark Merel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 4141 p4p, 469 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 4014 p4p, 455 weight class). Oleg Liguy 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Loureiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liguy checks a leg kick.
Liguy tries to land a leg kick but Loureiro saw it coming and moves away.
Loureiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liguy throws a body shot but no joy.
Liguy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loureiro trying to control here.
Liguy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loureiro keeps working.
Liguy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Loureiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liguy is thwarting Loureiro's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loureiro is pressing down on Liguy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Loureiro has his foot on Liguy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liguy works his way back into a safe position though.
Loureiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liguy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loureiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liguy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liguy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Liguy postures up and lands a big shot to Loureiro's brow.
Loureiro has his feet on Liguy's thighs here. He's pushed Liguy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Liguy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Loureiro!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Basket Case (ranked 3349 p4p, 339 weight class) and Helios Georgiadis (ranked 2151 p4p, 221 weight class). Basket Case kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy. Drake Basket Case could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helios Georgiadis's chin.
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160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Basket Case !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Helios Georgiadis!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgiadis throws a leg kick but Basket Case checks it.
Georgiadis thumps Basket Case with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Basket Case managing to block the knees to the body from Georgiadis.
Georgiadis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Basket Case 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Georgiadis missing with knees to the body.
Basket Case looking for a takedown.
Georgiadis missing with knees to the body.
Basket Case misses with a hook from the clinch.
Georgiadis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Basket Case lands a right hand that snaps the head of Georgiadis backwards.
Georgiadis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basket Case is defending well for now.
Basket Case is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Basket Case drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Georgiadis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiadis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Basket Case is defending well for now.
Georgiadis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Basket Case blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Basket Case manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiadis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Basket Case shoots in and drives through. Georgiadis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgiadis connects with an inside leg kick.
Georgiadis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Georgiadis scores with a body shot.
Basket Case takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Basket Case ducks under a wild hook from Georgiadis.
The fighters circle momentarily. Georgiadis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Georgiadis finds it's way through Basket Case 's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Georgiadis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Basket Case chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Georgiadis can pounce on him.
Basket Case shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Georgiadis! But no joy.
A big right from Georgiadis misses.
Georgiadis throws a low kick but Basket Case avoids it.
Georgiadis throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basket Case ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Georgiadis moves away.
Georgiadis throws a low kick, looking for Basket Case 's leg but Basket Case calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basket Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Basket Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Basket Case stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgiadis.
Helios Georgiadis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiadis moves out of range as Basket Case strikes.
Georgiadis throws a series of punches but Basket Case avoids them all with ease.
Georgiadis connects with an inside leg kick.
Basket Case jabs Georgiadis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Basket Case feints and then cracks Georgiadis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Georgiadis down.
Basket Case shoots in but no luck this time.
Georgiadis ducks under a wild hook from Basket Case .
Basket Case misses with a straight right.
Georgiadis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Basket Case s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Georgiadis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Basket Case 's calf.
A cross from Basket Case lands.
Basket Case throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Basket Case drives through with a takedown into Georgiadis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Basket Case stops Georgiadis from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiadis can't keep his opponent in guard - Basket Case advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Basket Case stops Georgiadis from getting back to his feet.
Basket Case stalling.
Basket Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Basket Case seems to be looking for submissions.
Basket Case is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Georgiadis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Still in half guard, Basket Case seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiadis is trying to escape back to his feet but Basket Case uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Georgiadis wants to get back to his feet but Basket Case drags him back down.
Basket Case working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiadis is looking to get back to his feet here but Basket Case is keeping cool and he's managed to take Georgiadis's back.
Basket Case working for a choke but Georgiadis is defending well.
Georgiadis wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basket Case is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Georgiadis with him. Georgiadis is trying to defend but Basket Case has an arm under the chin now! Georgiadis grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drake Basket Case !
A very excited looking Drake Basket Case 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 1962 p4p, 248 weight class) and Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 2589 p4p, 304 weight class). Honda's entrance music is E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. A fine choice. Edmond Honda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diyorbek Nurudinov's chin.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diyorbek Nurudinov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda dives in for a single leg takedown but Nurudinov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurudinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Honda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Honda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Honda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nurudinov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Honda stands up over Nurudinov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Honda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurudinov's head.
Honda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Honda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurudinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Honda is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurudinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honda works over Nurudinov with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Honda chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nurudinov is rocked!
Nurudinov is looking to stand up but Honda isn't so interested in that idea.
Nurudinov is still in real trouble! Can Honda finish him?
Nurudinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Honda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Honda distracts Nurudinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurudinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurudinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurudinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurudinov looking for a guillotine here but Honda defends easily.
Honda lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda distracts Nurudinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nurudinov working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Honda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honda postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Nurudinov's head off the mat! Nurudinov is out! He's out! Honda jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny White (ranked 1188 p4p, 125 weight class) and Azumah Nelson (ranked 2185 p4p, 223 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Danny White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azumah Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a series of strikes that have Nelson backpedaling.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nelson moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
White with a nice cross.
White misses with a straight right.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nelson.
White needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White blocks the body kick.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White lands with a cross.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from White.
White takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White misses with a head kick.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks White off balance momentarily.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from White.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from White misses.
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from White.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from White does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nelson throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses the jab.
Nelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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.
Nelson wants to control but White is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from White.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
White looks to land a strike but Nelson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst White is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson is controlling White's posture.
White distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson managing to control the position.
White throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from White misses.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Danny White is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nelson!
White throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
White scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Danny White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Nelson trying to control but White postures up.
White prevents Nelson from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Azumah Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nelson misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
White trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White prevents Nelson from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny White dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nelson swinging wildly here.
White swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nelson scores with a nice head shot.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White takes one on the button.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson scores with a three punch combo!
White dives in and scores a takedown into Nelson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
White postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
White won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, White has passed into half guard.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
Nelson tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
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. White connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Azumah Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Danny White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
White 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.
Nelson is not content to let White control the position.
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson is trying to control but White manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
White with a couple of short strikes.
White unloading with bombs!
Nelson is rocked!
White landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
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!
White working Nelson over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Danny White!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Danny White!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Danny White!
Danny White wins by unanimous decision!
Danny White was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Azumah Nelson stepped up to the mic, saying 'the slowest learner I have ever had. lol had no chance'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 827 p4p, 129 weight class) and Andy Rothschild (ranked 1348 p4p, 197 weight class). Sepulveda comes to the cage accompanied by Llorando se Fue. Rothschild has chosen Iron Maiden- Wrathchild as his entrance music. Andy Rothschild acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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183 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Sepulveda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Rothschild is just out of range.
Rothschild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rothschild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sepulveda throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Rothschild lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sepulveda doesn't seem phased though.
Sepulveda connects with a body shot.
Sepulveda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rothschild throws a hook but Sepulveda avoids it easily.
Rothschild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sepulveda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rothschild was covering up waiting for the punch and Sepulveda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild keeping full guard, as Sepulveda tries to pass.
Sepulveda trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rothschild keeping full guard, as Sepulveda tries to pass.
Rothschild is pulling down on Sepulveda's head to control his posture.
Sepulveda trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
Rothschild can't keep his opponent in guard - Sepulveda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rothschild won't allow Sepulveda to pass to mount.
Sepulveda slows the pace down in half guard.
Sepulveda seems to be working for a kimura but Rothschild defends the submission attempt.
Sepulveda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rothschild sees it coming and defends easily.
Sepulveda wants to take a breather but Rothschild is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild scores with a punch to the head.
Sepulveda moves forwards but Rothschild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rothschild swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rothschild with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sepulveda to score with a decent uppercut.
Rothschild connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sepulveda misses with a low kick.
Sepulveda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Rothschild.
Sepulveda throws out a loose jab but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Rothschild releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut there from Rothschild.
Sepulveda misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild throws a lazy right hand but Sepulveda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rothschild bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sepulveda's head backwards.
Rothschild smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andy Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda blocks a jab.
Rothschild has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a leg kick but Sepulveda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sepulveda scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Sepulveda misses.
Sepulveda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Sepulveda defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rothschild delivers a nice body kick.
Sepulveda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rothschild is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sepulveda had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Sepulveda checks it.
Sepulveda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sepulveda attempts a counter takedown but Rothschild avoids it well and moves away.
Sepulveda digs a good hook to Rothschild's body.
Sepulveda has been working on his balance at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rothschild.
Rothschild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rothschild dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rothschild needs to keep his hands up - Sepulveda had a free shot at his head there.
Sepulveda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the body kick.
Sepulveda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild lands a jab.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Sepulveda slips the punch.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild throws a lazy right hand but Sepulveda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sepulveda appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sepulveda avoids a kick to the body.
Sepulveda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rothschild throws a jab but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Rothschild misses.
Rothschild takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sepulveda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rothschild's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sepulveda seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild is positioning himself well to prevent Sepulveda advancing to mount.
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura but Rothschild is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sepulveda to get the leverage.
Rothschild is refusing to be controlled, as Sepulveda sits in half guard.
Rothschild tries to roll over but Sepulveda keeps him under control.
Rothschild gets full guard.
Rothschild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sepulveda has gone for a leg lock! Rothschild slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sepulveda's guard.
Sepulveda looking to control.
Sepulveda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sepulveda trying to keep a closed guard but Rothschild is proving a slippery customer.
Sepulveda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rothschild is one step ahead there.
Rothschild tries to stand but Sepulveda is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rothschild is one step ahead there.
Sepulveda pulls Rothschild in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rothschild fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
Sepulveda cracks Rothschild with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rothschild throws a chopping leg kick but Sepulveda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sepulveda slips a straight right by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild scores with a push kick.
Sepulveda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rothschild! But no joy.
Sepulveda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rothschild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sepulveda lunges at Rothschild with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rothschild's hand.
Rothschild connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sepulveda. Sepulveda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rothschild scores with a nice body kick.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rothschild connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild throws a hook to the side of Sepulveda's head but Sepulveda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sepulveda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sepulveda shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andy Rothschild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rothschild misses with a body kick.
Rothschild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rothschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepulveda manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sepulveda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a jab.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rothschild defending well as Sepulveda loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Sepulveda scores with a four punch combination!
Rothschild explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Rothschild.
Rothschild listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rothschild.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Sepulveda shoots and misses
and Rothschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sepulveda on the side of the head.
Sepulveda is rocked!
Rothschild cracks Sepulveda with a left hook right on the temple and Sepulveda goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Rothschild lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Sepulveda is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Rothschild!
Andy Rothschild is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Andy Rothschild, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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