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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Brixton (ranked 2459 p4p, 364 weight class) and Wade Watts (ranked 4243 p4p, 536 weight class). Brixton comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Boy - Machine Gun Kelly feat. Waka Flocka. The key to victory for Tommy Brixton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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174 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Brixton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wade Watts!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brixton wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brixton. Watts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.
Brixton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brixton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
Watts throws out a powerful jab.
Brixton thuds his shin into the meat of Watts's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
Watts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brixton throws the left hand but Watts avoids the punch easily.
Brixton scores with a sloppy right hand. Watts should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton with a jab.
Brixton misses with a wild combination.
Watts loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Watts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brixton lands with an overhand left.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Watts moved out of range nicely.
Brixton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watts is out of range.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Brixton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brixton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watts replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brixton blocks it well.
Brixton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brixton throws a series of punches but Watts moves out of range.
Brixton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brixton moves to clinch but Watts breaks away
and Watts counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Brixton misses
letting Watts counter with a right hand.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Watts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brixton is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Watts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brixton is out of range and Watts settles back down.
Brixton scores with a jab.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Brixton lands a jab.
Nice body kick there by Watts.
Brixton tries to clinch up but Watts circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Watts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to clinch but Brixton is having none of it.
Brixton closes the distance and clinches.
Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Watts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watts.
Brixton moves into the clinch.
Watts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Watts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brixton forces Watts back against the cage and clinches.
Watts prevents a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Watts.
A short right from Watts.
Watts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Watts as the two fighters clinch.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watts.
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brixton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brixton wants to clinch.
Watts throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem.
Brixton tries to clinch up
and Brixton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watts lands a jab to the nose.
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 Tommy Brixton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brixton lands with an uppercut that bounces Watts off the cage and back into range.
Brixton throws a hook to the side of Watts's head but Watts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watts! But no joy.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watts throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Watts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Watts drops his hands momentarily and Brixton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brixton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brixton tries to clinch but Watts is having none of it.
Watts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Watts defending well as Brixton loads up on a big left hand.
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brixton.
Watts throws a hook but Brixton blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tommy Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts rushes Brixton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Watts manages to break the clinch.
Brixton slips under a jab.
Brixton punishes Watts's body with a nice straight punch.
Watts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Watts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watts keeps the fight on the outside.
Brixton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Brixton does no damage.
Brixton motions for Watts to come forward. Brixton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Watts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brixton slips under a jab from Watts.
Brixton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Watts.
Brixton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brixton walks into a jab.
Watts lands with a hook. Brixton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Watts misses with a low kick.
Watts scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brixton swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Watts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tommy Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton scores with a hook to the body. Watts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brixton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Watts ducks down to avoid it.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Watts.
Brixton throws a shot to the body.
Brixton misses with a hook.
Watts throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem.
Watts lands with a good body shot.
Brixton tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
Watts misses with a body kick.
Brixton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brixton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brixton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Watts slips under a jab from Brixton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brixton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watts thows a body kick. Brixton tries to catch it but that hurt 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!
Nice uppercut lands for Brixton. That snapped Watts's head back.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Watts looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Brixton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Watts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton lands with a shot to the body.
Brixton scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Brixton. That snapped Watts's head back.
Watts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Watts moved out of range nicely.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Brixton will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Watts misses with a kick to the body.
Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Watts.
Watts throws a lazy uppercut
and Brixton counters with a series of strikes. Watts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brixton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brixton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brixton connects with a solid leg kick.
Watts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Watts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brixton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watts throws a front kick that sends Brixton stumbling back into the cage.
Watts misses with a straight right.
A big right from Brixton misses.
A shot to the body from Brixton misses
and Brixton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton throws a sloppy head kick
and Watts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brixton throws a leg kick
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Brixton tried to counter with a leg kick but Watts avoided it.
Watts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brixton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brixton connects with a right hand. Watts shakes it off.
Watts fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brixton checks it well.
Watts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brixton checks a leg kick.
Watts scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Brixton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
Watts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton misses with a lunging right hand
and Watts counters with a nice uppercut.
Watts throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Watts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brixton jabs at Watts's body.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
Watts steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brixton lunges at Watts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watts's hand.
Watts misses with a looping left.
Watts scores with a nice strike.
Brixton throws a poor cross that misses
and Watts counters with a body kick that stops Brixton in his tracks momentarily.
Brixton moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands a hook that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
A short uppercut from Watts.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watts misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Watts.
Watts pushes Brixton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Watts.
Watts pushes Brixton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Watts tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watts misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Watts.
Brixton pushes Watts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Watts.
Watts can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
A short right from Watts on the inside.
Watts gets through Brixton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton lands a nice uppercut.
Watts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watts blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Watts.
Brixton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watts.
Brixton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Watts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watts breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Watts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brixton swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Brixton throws a head kick but Watts moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Watts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brixton 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Brixton!
A very excited looking Tommy Brixton 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huge Jackson (ranked 8910 p4p, 825 weight class) and Steve Sunderland (ranked 3344 p4p, 453 weight class). Sunderland has chosen Shin Godzilla OST - The Offensive as his entrance music. Steve Sunderland has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huge Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunderland.
Sunderland lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Sunderland wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sunderland blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Sunderland tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Sunderland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sunderland closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson checks a low kick from Sunderland.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sunderland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sunderland blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sunderland's face.
Sunderland controlling the action here for a moment.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunderland managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is working Sunderland over against the cage.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
A short right from Sunderland on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sunderland takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sunderland regains guard immediately.
Sunderland 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 lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up over Sunderland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson trying to control but Sunderland is working from the bottom.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson throws a strike but Sunderland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson pulls Sunderland in close to prevent any damage.
Sunderland wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson cracks Sunderland with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Sunderland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sunderland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Sunderland's leg. Sunderland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sunderland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Sunderland settles back down.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sunderland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sunderland lands a left hand.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Sunderland's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Sunderland controls the action.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunderland can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sunderland stalling.
Huge Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Sunderland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Sunderland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sunderland into the cage.
Sunderland'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.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sunderland.
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!
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland blocks an uppercut.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunderland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sunderland.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Sunderland avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunderland throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunderland misses the target.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Sunderland controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson gets through Sunderland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Sunderland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sunderland throws a head punch that misses.
Sunderland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sunderland lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Sunderland throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Sunderland.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Sunderland trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sunderland into the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Sunderland trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sunderland misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Sunderland looking to stall.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to work over Sunderland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jackson.
Steve Sunderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson works on Sunderland's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huge Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huge Jackson!
A relieved looking Huge Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David James (ranked 2791 p4p, 349 weight class) and Bob Vendarra (ranked 2076 p4p, 268 weight class). Vendarra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Avenged Sevenfold-Hail to the King Ragnar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
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189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, David James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendarra scores with a leg kick.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Vendarra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James is looking to clinch but Vendarra is avoiding it.
James drives through and clinches with Vendarra against the cage.
Vendarra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vendarra can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James connects with a knee to the head.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vendarra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vendarra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vendarra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Vendarra blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vendarra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vendarra throws a head punch that misses.
Vendarra misses with the head strike.
Vendarra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vendarra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vendarra.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vendarra.
A short right from Vendarra on the inside.
James lands with a left to the head.
Vendarra tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Vendarra.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Vendarra moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
David James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James moves into the clinch.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vendarra fails to land.
James blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
Vendarra taking a breather.
Vendarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Vendarra.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Vendarra.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Vendarra is blocking nicely.
Vendarra tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Vendarra back against the cage.
Vendarra gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Vendarra avoids the damage to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Vendarra blocks with his arms.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendarra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James is breathing heavily.
Vendarra digs a right hand underneath James's ribcage. James let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James blocks a body shot from Vendarra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Vendarra avoids the damage to the body.
Vendarra is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Vendarra avoids the damage to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vendarra blocks a body shot from James.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
Vendarra lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Vendarra.
Vendarra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vendarra lands a body punch.
A short right from Vendarra.
Vendarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like David James has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Vendarra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
Vendarra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vendarra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vendarra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vendarra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vendarra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Vendarra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vendarra lands a body shot.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vendarra.
Vendarra controlling the action here for a moment.
Vendarra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James tries to throw a body punch but Vendarra avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Vendarra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vendarra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vendarra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James throws a shot from downtown. Vendarra moves away and avoids it.
Vendarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick from Vendarra lands but James takes it in his stride.
Vendarra slips a straight right by James.
Vendarra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vendarra lands a body shot.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Vendarra stalling against the cage.
Vendarra struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Vendarra.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vendarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vendarra lands a hook that snaps the head of James backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vendarra misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vendarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James letting Vendarra take a breather here.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Vendarra.
Vendarra digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
James scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James crunches a lovely knee into Vendarra's ribcage.
Vendarra managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Vendarra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vendarra.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Vendarra blocks a body shot from James.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendarra pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vendarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vendarra lands a nice shot to the body.
Vendarra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vendarra lands a shot to the body.
Vendarra tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vendarra pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vendarra avoids it.
Vendarra tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Vendarra tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Vendarra back against the cage.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vendarra scores with a hook to the body.
Vendarra has James pushed against the cage.
James takes a shot to the head.
Vendarra lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Vendarra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vendarra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vendarra lands a body shot.
James takes a shot to the head.
Vendarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob Vendarra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vendarra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
Vendarra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vendarra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vendarra breaks the clinch.
James throws a lazy head kick
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vendarra works James's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from James is predictable there
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vendarra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vendarra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vendarra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vendarra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vendarra throws a good cross that connects.
Vendarra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between James's hands.
Vendarra blocks a jab.
Vendarra lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Vendarra takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James is rocked!
Vendarra throws a nice head kick!
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Vendarra - that's a beauty! James is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Vendarra can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Vendarra!
A victorious Bob Vendarra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 5374 p4p, 566 weight class) and George Salvador (ranked 1794 p4p, 234 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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28
190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lay Pray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salvador scores with a nice strike.
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salvador pinned against the cage. Salvador gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salvador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salvador looks to land a combination. Pray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.
Salvador lands with an overhand left.
Salvador scores with a nice head shot.
Salvador lands a nice looking body shot.
Pray walks into a straight right hand from Salvador.
Pray is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salvador as he jumps to the side.
Oh Pray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salvador scores with a nice right hand.
Pray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salvador counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvador with a hook.
Pray shoots in and drives through. Salvador sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salvador counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crack! Salvador connects with the perfect overhand right and Pray falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Salvador!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Salvador!
A victorious George Salvador thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lothario (ranked 1757 p4p, 225 weight class) and Kigo Torres (ranked 4435 p4p, 479 weight class). Kigo Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
283 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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289 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Lothario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kigo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres rushes Lothario and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Lothario tries for a takedown. No joy.
Torres lands a left hand.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lothario goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
We've been hearing reports that Lothario has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Lothario drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Lothario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Lothario misses
and Torres counters with a good low kick that Lothario was not able to check.
Lothario on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Jose Lothario has been cut.
Torres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothario closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torres circles away.
Lothario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Lothario.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lothario backwards.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lothario is trying to maintain a safe position but Torres gets an underhook and turns Lothario into the cage.
Torres has Lothario pressed against the cage, preventing Lothario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lothario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Torres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Torres as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lothario backwards.
Torres lands an uppercut.
Lothario can't get the takedown.
Torres gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lothario.
Torres gets underhooks to prevent Lothario's takedown attempt.
Torres is pressed up against the cage. Lothario has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torres down to the mat. Torres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Lothario shoots in.
Torres throws a leg kick which misses Lothario's front leg but catches the back leg as Lothario tries to avoid it.
Torres works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothario closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to kick Lothario off but Lothario keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lothario thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torres is looking to escape.
Torres has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lothario is on him like a limpet, forcing Torres back against the cage.
Lothario is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lothario blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lothario is trying to break the clinch but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
Lothario wants to break free but Torres has control.
Lothario blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lothario is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.
Torres lands a body shot.
Lothario looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothario looking for a takedown.
Torres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lothario.
Lothario tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Lothario changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torres fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lothario square on the jaw! Damn, Lothario is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kigo Torres!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Firpo (ranked 2755 p4p, 394 weight class) and Vincenzo Nibali (ranked 3314 p4p, 450 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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178 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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22
186 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvin Firpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Nibali!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Firpo. That's going to slow Nibali down.
A head kick misses from Nibali.
Nibali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Nibali misses.
Nibali thuds a left hand into Firpo's body.
Firpo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Firpo misses the jab.
Nibali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nibali slips under a jab from Firpo.
Nibali misses with a straight right.
Firpo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Firpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
Nibali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Nibali has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good exchange - Nibali coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo throws a sloppy head kick and Nibali moves out of range easily.
Nibali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nibali misses with a straight left.
Nibali takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Firpo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nibali has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nibali and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nibali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Firpo.
Firpo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Firpo misses with a kick to the body.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
Firpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nibali can pounce on him.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Firpo walks into a left hand.
Firpo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Firpo dodges the punch combination from Nibali.
Nibali throws a leg kick which misses Firpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Firpo tries to avoid it.
Nibali misses with a hook.
Nibali moves out of range of the strikes.
Firpo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nibali moves forwards but Firpo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nibali throws a big shot that misses.
Firpo misses with a looping left.
Firpo backing away here, and Nibali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firpo looks to land a right hand but Nibali moved out of range.
Firpo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nibali.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Firpo is just out of range.
Firpo throws a body punch but Nibali moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Firpo.
Firpo looks to land a left hand but Nibali moved out of range nicely.
Firpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Firpo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Nibali lands a slapping body shot.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nibali.
Firpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nibali.
An inside leg kick lands from Nibali.
Nibali swings for the body but Firpo moves out of range.
Nibali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Firpo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nibali works Firpo's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nibali digs a good body shot into Firpo's ribs.
Firpo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Firpo moves forwards but Nibali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Firpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Nibali.
Firpo lands a head shot.
Firpo throws a looping overhand right but Nibali ducks down to avoid it.
Nibali misses with a straight right.
Nibali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firpo.
A swing and a miss from Firpo.
Nibali loads up on a big right hand but Firpo slips the punch.
Firpo throws a shot from downtown. Nibali moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firpo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nibali throws a shot from downtown. Firpo moves away and avoids it.
Firpo throws a hook to the side of Nibali's head but Nibali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firpo throws an overhand right that lands on Nibali's shoulder, as Nibali tries to avoid the shot.
Nibali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Firpo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nibali lands with a straight right. Firpo didn't see that one coming.
Firpo throws out a loose jab but Nibali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Firpo loads up on a big right hand but Nibali slips the punch.
Nibali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nibali lands a nice looking body shot.
Firpo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firpo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nibali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Firpo cracks Nibali with a good jab.
Firpo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nibali darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nibali throws a body punch but Firpo moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Firpo misses the target.
Nibali thuds his shin into the meat of Firpo's side.
Firpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Firpo.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Firpo connects with a single shot there.
Nibali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Firpo.
Nibali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Nibali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nibali lands a nice hook to Firpo's body. Firpo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nibali fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nibali cracks Firpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Firpo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firpo. Nibali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Nibali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Firpo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firpo misses with an uppercut. Nibali saw that one coming.
Firpo throws a looping overhand right but Nibali ducks down to avoid it.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Firpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nibali.
Firpo lands a high kick!
Firpo throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nibali slips a jab from Firpo.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nibali! But no joy.
Nibali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nibali scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Firpo.
Firpo lands a nice hook to Nibali's body. Nibali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nibali lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firpo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nibali misses with a looping right.
Nibali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firpo throws out the jab.
Nibali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Nibali finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nibali.
Vincenzo Nibali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nibali listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nibali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nibali scores with a shot to the body.
Firpo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Firpo takes one on the button.
Nibali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Firpo under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Firpo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Firpo throws a jab but it's blocked by Nibali.
Nibali was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nibali misses with an uppercut. Firpo saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Nibali blocks the low kick.
Firpo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nibali can pounce on him.
Firpo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nibali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Firpo scrambles back to his feet.
Nibali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Firpo's hands.
Nibali staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Nibali.
Firpo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nibali.
Firpo scores with a leg kick.
Firpo lands a nice shot that snaps Nibali's head back.
Nibali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nibali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nibali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nibali throws an overhand right that lands on Firpo's shoulder, as Firpo tries to avoid the shot.
Nibali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
Firpo misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Nibali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Firpo misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nibali scores with a shot to the body.
Nibali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Firpo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nibali.
Firpo misses with a hook. Nibali ducked under it nicely.
Nibali feints and then cracks Firpo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Firpo down.
Nibali connects with a solid leg kick.
Firpo swings for the body but Nibali moves out of range.
Firpo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nibali.
Firpo throws out a leg kick but Nibali moves out of range and Firpo only half commits.
Nibali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Firpo throws a jab when Nibali was well out of range.
Firpo misses the jab.
Nibali throws a body punch but Firpo moves out of range.
No joy there for Firpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Firpo.
Firpo backing away here, and Nibali unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Firpo throws a big shot that misses.
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firpo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firpo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nibali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nibali slips under a jab from Firpo.
Firpo tests Nibali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nibali scores with a jab. Firpo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nibali tries to score with a low kick but Firpo moves his leg out of the way.
Firpo misses with a hook. Nibali ducked under it nicely.
Nibali throws a shot to the body.
Firpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nibali throws a big shot that misses.
Firpo slips a jab from Nibali.
Nibali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nibali misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Nibali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nibali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firpo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nibali.
Nibali misses with a low kick.
Firpo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nibali.
Nibali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nibali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Firpo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Firpo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nibali was well out of range. Poor timing from Firpo.
Nibali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Firpo slips a jab from Nibali.
Nibali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Nibali.
Nibali works Firpo's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo slips a jab and a cross from Nibali.
Firpo moves out of range as Nibali throws a body kick.
Nibali moves away from the strike by Firpo.
Nibali lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Nibali lands a leg kick that knocks Firpo off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nibali has managed to clinch.
Firpo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nibali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nibali trying to land knees to the body.
Firpo breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nibali.
Firpo misses with a body shot.
Nibali blocks the body kick.
Nibali feints a counter leg kick.
Firpo misses with an uppercut. Nibali saw that one coming.
Nibali pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Firpo back to the cage. Nibali follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nibali looks to score with a jab to the body but Firpo is just out of range.
Firpo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Firpo.
Nibali moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
Nibali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Firpo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nibali throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Firpo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firpo wants to land a leg kick but Nibali is out of range.
Firpo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Nibali as he connects with a hook.
Firpo is rocked!
Firpo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nibali throws a body shot but no joy.
Firpo throws a body punch but Nibali moves out of range.
Nibali cracks Firpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Firpo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Nibali does it's job there.
Nibali lands with an overhand left.
Firpo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nibali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Firpo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nibali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Firpo. Firpo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nibali! Firpo is out on his feet! Nibali rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Firpo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Firpo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Nibali!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holton Hamburger (ranked 4079 p4p, 475 weight class) and Layne Staley (ranked 2670 p4p, 336 weight class). Staley has chosen Junkhead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Holton Hamburger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holton Hamburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Layne Staley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamburger fails with the takedown
and Staley counters with a takedown into side control.
Hamburger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Staley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamburger, who protects the arm well.
Staley trying to control the action but Hamburger is working from the bottom.
Hamburger tries to bench press Staley off him but Staley keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamburger tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamburger is trying to control Staley's posture but Staley avoids it.
Hamburger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hamburger is defending against the submission attempts here by Staley.
Staley prevents Hamburger from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staley tries to pass to full mount but Hamburger defends it.
Hamburger moves into full guard.
Hamburger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hamburger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Hamburger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Staley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamburger throwing shots but Staley is blocking nicely.
Staley gets full guard.
Staley trying to control the position.
Hamburger advances position into side control!
Hamburger wants to control but Staley is keeping him busy.
Hamburger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Staley, who protects the arm well.
Hamburger tries to move to mount but Staley blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley is not content to let Hamburger control the position.
Staley looking for a sweep but Hamburger has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hamburger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Staley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Staley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamburger is keeping the position for now.
Staley is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamburger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Staley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hamburger's body to avoid the submission. Hamburger has instead reached around Staley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hamburger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holton Hamburger!
Holton Hamburger 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 Brian Jacks (ranked 1285 p4p, 175 weight class) and Alexander Usikov (ranked 1583 p4p, 212 weight class). Brian Jacks 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Usikov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Usikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Usikov.
Usikov misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Usikov as he connects with a hook.
Jacks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jacks looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Usikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacks is out of range and Usikov settles back down.
Jacks feinted with a counter takedown.
Usikov throws a hook to the side of Jacks's head but Jacks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacks lands a nice hook to Usikov's body. Usikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Usikov.
Jacks throws an overhand right that lands on Usikov's shoulder, as Usikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Usikov throws a hook but Jacks avoids it easily.
Jacks attempts a counter takedown but Usikov avoids it well and moves away.
Jacks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Usikov.
Usikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Usikov misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Usikov did well to prevent Jacks getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usikov wants to get back to his feet.
Jacks is looking to take a break and control but Usikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jacks seems content to control.
Jacks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Usikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacks.
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.
Jacks wants to work for an arm triangle but Usikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacks controlling the pace.
Usikov is trying to stand up here but Jacks is controlling him well.
Jacks is thwarting Usikov's attempts to control the position.
Jacks is looking for a kimura but Usikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacks to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usikov wants to improve his position but Jacks is controlling well.
Jacks trying to control from half guard but Usikov is working away.
Jacks controlling the pace.
Jacks trying to mount his opponent but Usikov defends it.
Jacks is trying to control the action in half guard but Usikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are battling for position here. Usikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Usikov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jacks manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Usikov is just riding it out for now. Jacks eventually gives up the hold.
Jacks is taking a breather. Usikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Usikov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Usikov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Jacks!
A victorious Brian Jacks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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