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Some 17: Jones - Cabran PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Herrera (ranked 5702 p4p, 477 weight class) and Cezare Borgia (ranked 6980 p4p, 514 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Fabian Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cezare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera shoots in and drives through. Borgia sprawls well.
Herrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borgia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herrera somewhat.
Borgia with the counter takedown but Herrera avoids it easily.
Borgia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Herrera's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Herrera is retaining full guard.
Borgia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Borgia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera wants to stand but Borgia is controlling the position.
Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Borgia works over Herrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Borgia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Herrera looks to clinch
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Herrera won't be happy with that.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Borgia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Borgia tries to move to mount but Herrera blocks the move with his legs.
Borgia slows the pace down.
Herrera prevents Borgia from moving into mount.
Borgia staying calm.
Borgia tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Borgia taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Borgia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Herrera tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy.
Herrera is letting Borgia control him for a moment.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herrera tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Borgia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Herrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Herrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Borgia wants to control but Herrera is keeping him busy.
Borgia landing strikes.
Herrera is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face as Borgia controls the position.
Herrera prevents Borgia from moving into mount.
Herrera struggling a bit here.
Borgia takes a little break here. Herrera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borgia cracks Herrera with a big right hand but Herrera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Herrera is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Borgia taking a breather here.
Borgia cracks Herrera with a big right hand but Herrera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Herrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Borgia dominates the positioning.
Borgia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia happy to just control the position for now.
Borgia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Herrera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Herrera seems a little lost for a moment, as Borgia dominates the positioning.
Herrera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herrera prevents Borgia from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face as Borgia controls the position.
Herrera tries to buck Borgia off but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia taking a breather here.
It looks like Borgia might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Borgia tries to advance to mount but can't.
Borgia takes a little break here. Herrera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Borgia.
Borgia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Herrera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herrera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herrera's back!
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Herrera doesn't escape.
Herrera is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Herrera is defending well though. Borgia let's go of the attempt for now.
Borgia controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cezare Borgia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Herrera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control.
Borgia cracks Herrera with a big right hand but Herrera just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Herrera prevents Borgia from moving into mount.
Borgia happy to just control the position for now.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia slows the pace down.
Borgia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herrera keeps working.
Herrera wants to control but Borgia postures up.
Herrera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Borgia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Herrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Borgia stalls from top position.
Cezare Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Yet more stalling tactics from Borgia.
Borgia moves into full mount!
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Herrera is bucking up trying to escape but Borgia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Borgia wants to take Herrera's back here but Herrera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Borgia lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.
Borgia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.
Borgia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia looking to finish Herrera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Herrera!
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
Borgia with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Borgia isn't that keen on the idea.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borgia trying to control but Herrera is having none of it.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borgia scoring with strikes but Herrera is staying in there.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Borgia landing shots from mount.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Borgia.
Herrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Herrera taking shots to the head.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Borgia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Borgia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Herrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia working for a submission but Herrera is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
Borgia with a couple of short strikes.
Herrera is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cezare Borgia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezare Borgia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borgia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Cezare Borgia!
Cezare Borgia wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Johnson (ranked 7079 p4p, 593 weight class) and Johnathon Krislee (ranked 3816 p4p, 439 weight class). Johnathon Krislee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnathon Krislee!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krislee.
No joy there for Johnson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krislee throws a counter combo.
Johnson rushes Krislee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krislee is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Krislee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Jon Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnathon Krislee.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Krislee has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Krislee manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krislee successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krislee wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Krislee keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krislee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krislee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson stands and throws Krislee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Krislee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krislee is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Krislee is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Krislee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Johnson !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Davies (ranked 3820 p4p, 357 weight class) and Dave Duplant (ranked 2854 p4p, 296 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Duplant!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Duplant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duplant is looking to control Davies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duplant avoid being mounted?
Duplant looking for submissions off his back.
Davies is looking to stall here but Duplant recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies is posturing up here but Duplant has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Davies tries to roll out but it's too tight and Davies has to tap! Slick submission there by Duplant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Duplant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Dentler (ranked 3429 p4p, 337 weight class) and Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 2878 p4p, 298 weight class). The key to victory for Jake Dentler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dentler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kozlovsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dentler throws a body kick that misses.
Dentler tries to clinch but Kozlovsky is having none of it.
Kozlovsky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dentler's guard.
Kozlovsky with a nice head shot there.
Kozlovsky stands up over Dentler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dentler keeping full guard, as Kozlovsky tries to pass.
Kozlovsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dentler working a defensive guard here.
Kozlovsky cracks Dentler with a solid left hand.
Kozlovsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Dentler 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.
Dentler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Dentler.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of elbows.
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep.
Kozlovsky is working Dentler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kozlovsky looking to pass the guard.
Dentler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kozlovsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kozlovsky lands a couple of digs.
Kozlovsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kozlovsky distracts Dentler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dentler keeping moving, preventing Kozlovsky from controlling successfully.
Kozlovsky is working Dentler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky is in close to Dentler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dentler is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dentler is trying to control the position but Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dentler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kozlovsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kozlovsky stands up over Dentler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlovsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dentler pulls Kozlovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky landing some decent shots from guard.
Kozlovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dentler's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kozlovsky postures up.
Kozlovsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dentler's head.
Dentler has momentary wrist control but Kozlovsky slips an elbow through the middle.
Kozlovsky is in close to Dentler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kozlovsky stands up over Dentler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozlovsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kozlovsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kozlovsky lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozlovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlovsky working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozlovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kozlovsky is working Dentler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kozlovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kozlovsky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dentler's guard.
Kozlovsky winds up and cracks Dentler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kozlovsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kozlovsky not doing much here.
Kozlovsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dentler is trying to maintain the position but Kozlovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky 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.
Kozlovsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kozlovsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dentler is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlovsky lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Dentler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kozlovsky working over Dentler with some ground and pound. Dentler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dentler taking some punishment here, with Kozlovsky in his half guard.
Kozlovsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dentler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dentler is not content to let Kozlovsky control the position.
Kozlovsky slips a nice elbow through Dentler's hands, connecting with Dentler's forehead.
Kozlovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky controlling the action here.
Dentler seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kozlovsky lands a nice short elbow.
Kozlovsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Dentler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kozlovsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kozlovsky drops an elbow to the side of Dentler's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlovsky moves into full mount! Dentler won't be happy about that!
Kozlovsky is landing with some decent strikes but Dentler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kozlovsky working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Jake Dentler has been cut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dentler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kozlovsky lands a heavy elbow.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kozlovsky! Dentler is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Wooston (ranked 3668 p4p, 390 weight class) and Isaish Rashad (ranked 2447 p4p, 277 weight class). Isaish Rashad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Wooston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaish Rashad !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooston fails with the takedown
and Rashad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rashad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rashad .
Rashad throws out a loose jab but Wooston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooston drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rashad sprawls and moves away.
Wooston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rashad avoids it really well and circles away.
Rashad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rashad .
Wooston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooston dives in and scores a takedown into Rashad 's guard.
Rashad has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wooston is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Rashad manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooston tries to close the distance and clinch but Rashad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rashad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wooston.
Wooston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rashad misses with an uppercut.
Rashad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rashad wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Wooston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rashad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rashad stalks Wooston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wooston's face. Wooston staggers backwards, shaken.
Rashad clobbers Wooston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rashad throws a body punch but Wooston moves out of range.
Wooston looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooston tries for a takedown but Rashad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Isaish Rashad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rashad lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wooston tries to clinch up
and Rashad counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rashad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woostons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rashad jabs Wooston right on the nose. Wooston blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wooston.
Rashad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wooston circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooston staying out of range there.
Wooston fails with a takedown attempt.
Rashad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wooston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rashad lands with a hook. Wooston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Rashad catches Wooston right on the button with a cross.
Wooston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rashad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rashad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wooston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rashad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wooston is defended easily by Rashad .
Rashad looks to land a right hand but Wooston moved out of range.
Wooston is looking to counter the offense by Rashad and move into the clinch.
Rashad has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rashad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rashad misses with a straight right.
Wooston wants to clinch up but Rashad keeps it at a distance.
Rashad with a jab.
Wooston scores with a hook to the body. Rashad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rashad to the mat! Rashad manages to get full guard.
Rashad is wriggling around but Wooston manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wooston throwing shots but Rashad is blocking nicely.
Wooston wants to control but Rashad is keeping him busy.
Rashad is trying to stand.
Rashad is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooston passes to full mount!
Rashad is squirming around, avoiding Wooston's attempts to control the action.
Wooston controlling the pace for now.
Rashad has left one of his arms exposed and Wooston doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Rashad screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Wooston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Bellatoo (ranked 2772 p4p, 292 weight class) and David Dukes (ranked 3277 p4p, 328 weight class). Bellatoo comes to the cage accompanied by MAHAKAL THE TERROR Party Weed. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cassius Bellatoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes moves into range and clinches up with Bellatoo.
Bellatoo wants a takedown but no success here.
Dukes gets underhooks to prevent Bellatoo's takedown attempt.
Dukes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dukes has Bellatoo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dukes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bellatoo tumbling to the mat - Dukes dives into Bellatoo's guard.
Bellatoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellatoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellatoo pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Bellatoo keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellatoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bellatoo'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellatoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bellatoo stops Dukes from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellatoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bellatoo, into his guard.
Bellatoo has his hands on Dukes's head, controlling the position.
Bellatoo continues to stall.
Bellatoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bellatoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bellatoo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bellatoo is looking for a kimura here.
Bellatoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dukes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dukes tries to roll over but Bellatoo keeps him under control.
Dukes is positioning himself well to prevent Bellatoo advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dukes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dukes pushes Bellatoo off looking to stand but Bellatoo dives back in and keeps control.
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.
Bellatoo is looking for submissions but instead, Dukes has regained full guard.
Bellatoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellatoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bellatoo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dukes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dukes has escaped and now he's on top!
Dukes wants to get up but he can't break Bellatoo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Bellatoo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dukes's guard.
Bellatoo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dukes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dukes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dukes!
Bellatoo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bellatoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dukes is looking to control Bellatoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukes avoid being mounted?
Dukes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bellatoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bellatoo is trying to work for a kimura but Dukes is defending well.
Dukes trying to control but Bellatoo postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.
Bellatoo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bellatoo seems to be working for a kimura but Dukes defends the submission attempt.
Bellatoo is looking for a kimura but Dukes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bellatoo to get the leverage.
Bellatoo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukes is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellatoo.
Bellatoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Dukes manages to get to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dukes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bellatoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dukes keeping full guard, as Bellatoo tries to pass.
Bellatoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bellatoo, into his guard.
Bellatoo trying to keep a closed guard but Dukes is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight 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.
Bellatoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukes is one step ahead there.
Dukes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dukes stuffs the takedown attempt from Bellatoo. Bellatoo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Bellatoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellatoo shoots for a takedown but Dukes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dukes unleashes a big counter combination but Bellatoo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dukes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bellatoo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bellatoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bellatoo is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to stand up here but Bellatoo is controlling him well.
Bellatoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bellatoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bellatoo is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellatoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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 Cassius Bellatoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dukes tries to clinch up but Bellatoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukes tries to clinch up.
No luck for Bellatoo with that takedown attempt.
Dukes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bellatoo on his heels. He'll look to pass Bellatoo's guard now, I'm sure.
Dukes postures up and lands a big shot to Bellatoo's brow.
Bellatoo controlling the position.
Dukes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bellatoo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellatoo working for the choke.
Bellatoo doesn't have the hooks in and Dukes manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Bellatoo keeps moving.
Dukes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bellatoo pulls Dukes in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellatoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellatoo, not yet.
Bellatoo is adopting a defensive guard.
Dukes stays in close to Bellatoo's body and controls the position.
Cassius Bellatoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dukes postures up.
Bellatoo pulls Dukes in close to prevent any damage.
Bellatoo wants to sweep here but Dukes controlling him for the moment.
Bellatoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bellatoo slips nicely into half guard.
Bellatoo is looking for submissions but instead, Dukes has regained full guard.
Bellatoo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dukes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bellatoo has Dukes in his guard.
Bellatoo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellatoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bellatoo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bellatoo holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes trying to control but Bellatoo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bellatoo is on top in guard.
Bellatoo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dukes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dukes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dukes!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bellatoo is looking to improve his position.
Bellatoo is working hard here to advance position.
Bellatoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Dukes.
Bellatoo is looking for a sweep. Dukes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellatoo trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo gets back to full guard.
Dukes drops back looking for a leg! Bellatoo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bellatoo manages to kick Dukes off! Dukes jumps back into Bellatoo's guard.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Bellatoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bellatoo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bellatoo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dukes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dukes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dukes is trying to improve his position.
Bellatoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dukes tries to escape but Bellatoo is in control.
Bellatoo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dukes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bellatoo moves into full guard.
Bellatoo controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bellatoo forces his way into half guard.
Bellatoo is trying to work for a kimura but Dukes is defending well.
Dukes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bellatoo is trying to work for a kimura but Dukes is defending well.
Bellatoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukes sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dukes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellatoo.
David Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellatoo.
Bellatoo is thwarting Dukes's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dukes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellatoo.
Bellatoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dukes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bellatoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukes sees it coming and defends easily.
Bellatoo is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellatoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Bellatoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bellatoo 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Cassius Bellatoo!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Cassius Bellatoo!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Cassius Bellatoo!
Cassius Bellatoo wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Cassius Bellatoo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tyler (ranked 2000 p4p, 262 weight class) and Gabriel Santos (ranked 3704 p4p, 427 weight class). Gabriel Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyler attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Tyler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Gabriel Santos has been cut.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Tyler fakes the leg kick and cracks Santos in the body.
Tyler misses with a wild combination.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyler tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Tyler lands a big head kick that sends Santos to the canvas! Tyler follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Tyler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Lancaster (ranked 3285 p4p, 329 weight class) and Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 1323 p4p, 172 weight class). The key to victory for Oliver Lancaster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Wangchuck's belly button to the back.
Lancaster lands a nice hook to Wangchuck's body. Wangchuck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancaster, as that shot connected.
Wangchuck closes the distance and clinches up with Lancaster, looking for a takedown. Wangchuck pushes Lancaster against the cage but Lancaster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wangchuck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster jabs Wangchuck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wangchuck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wangchuck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wangchuck darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Wangchuck into the cage.
Wangchuck looks winded!
Wangchuck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wangchuck in his tracks.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Lancaster punishes Wangchuck's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wangchuck doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Lancaster coming out on top.
Wangchuck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster with a jab.
Lancaster sends Wangchuck crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancaster is motioning to the referee to let Wangchuck up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wangchuck is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck glances at the clock... BAM! Lancaster nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Wangchuck crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Wangchuck is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Lancaster!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Westcutt (ranked 2258 p4p, 297 weight class) and Carmine Lumino (ranked 2223 p4p, 293 weight class). Westcutt comes into the arena with Nick Nolan - Life of Sin blaring out of the sound system. Blake Westcutt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carmine Lumino's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Westcutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carmine Lumino!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lumino lunges at Westcutt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Westcutt's hand.
Lumino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lumino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Westcutt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westcutt tries to pull guard but Lumino holds him up against the cage and eventually Westcutt drops back down to his feet.
Westcutt blocks a body shot from Lumino.
Lumino misses with a punch on the inside.
Lumino misses with a punch on the inside.
Lumino tries to work over Westcutt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lumino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lumino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westcutt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lumino walks away with a smile on his face. Westcutt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Westcutt has managed to clinch.
Westcutt fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Westcutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westcutt jumps guard but Lumino stands there with Westcutt around his waist. Westcutt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lumino tries to throw a body punch but Westcutt avoids it by throwing Lumino back against the cage.
Westcutt prevents a body shot from Lumino.
Westcutt is trying to pull guard but Lumino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Westcutt manages to pull guard.
Lumino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westcutt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lumino has managed to get both his arms back between Westcutt's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westcutt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westcutt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lumino defends it easily.
Westcutt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lumino defends well.
Lumino throws a big elbow that misses.
Westcutt trying to keep a closed guard but Lumino is proving a slippery customer.
Lumino is looking to work some ground and pound but Westcutt has wrist control.
Westcutt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Westcutt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westcutt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lumino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lumino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westcutt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Westcutt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lumino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Westcutt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lumino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Westcutt trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westcutt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Westcutt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Westcutt holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lumino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Westcutt managing to control the position.
Lumino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lumino postures up in Westcutt's guard and throws a big left but Westcutt blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lumino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westcutt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lumino throws a big right hand that misses.
Westcutt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lumino defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lumino throws a big right hand that misses.
Lumino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Westcutt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Westcutt looking for a guillotine here but Lumino defends easily.
Westcutt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lumino is posturing up here but Westcutt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lumino tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lumino has to tap! Slick submission there by Westcutt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Westcutt!
Our winner, Blake Westcutt, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 799 p4p, 113 weight class) and Cedric Cabran (ranked 1488 p4p, 190 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Raining Blood - Slayer. A fine choice. Cabran is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kill The DJ. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric Cabran!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Cabran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cabran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cabran connects with a crisp jab.
Cabran slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabran throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Cabran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cabran as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cabran to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Cabran.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Cabran.
A big right from Cabran misses.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Cabran's guard.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Cabran wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Cabran is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabran is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Cabran is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Cabran wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Cabran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cabran tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabran working to try and regain half guard.
Cabran tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Cabran working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabran is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cabran gets back to half guard.
Cabran is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cabran looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Cabran's head.
Jones controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cabran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cabran is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Cabran is trying to escape the mount.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Cabran tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cabran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cabran can't escape the position.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Cabran is working to get back to half guard.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Cabran is working to get back to half guard.
Cabran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cabran is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones controlling from mount.
Cabran can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from mount.
Cabran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones controlling from mount.
Cabran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cabran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Cabran tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cabran working to try and regain half guard.
Cabran tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cabran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cabran tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Cabran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cabran can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cabran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cabran to the mat! Cabran manages to get full guard.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabran is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabran looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabran trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cabran wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Cabran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones passes Cabran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cabran tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabran can do to turn this around?
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cabran is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cabran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barry Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabran is looking for a sweep.
Cabran wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cabran tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabran tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cabran gets back to half guard.
Cabran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Cabran wants to get back to his feet.
Cabran is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones controlling the action here.
Cabran wants to get back to his feet.
Cabran trying to get back to full guard but Jones takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cabran is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's six 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.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Cabran is trying desperately to improve position.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cabran can't escape the position.
Jones avoids the attempt from Cabran to control.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Cabran is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cabran tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cabran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cabran?
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Cabran is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Cabran can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones content just to control the position here.
Cabran is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cabran punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones tries to pull guard but Cabran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cabran digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cabran misses with some punches.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Cabran throwing strikes but missing.
Cabran throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cabran's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is in close to Cabran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabran is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cabran controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cabran looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cabran is looking to improve his position.
Cabran wants to control the action here but instead Jones manages to pass to full mount!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabran flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones prevents Cabran from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from mount.
Cabran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones avoids the attempt from Cabran to control.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones avoids the attempt from Cabran to control.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones blocks Cabran's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jones breaks from Cabran's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabran is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cabran is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Cabran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jones controlling his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cabran is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Cabran is trying desperately to improve position.
Cabran tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Cabran is working to get back to half guard.
Cabran trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cabran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cabran is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Cabran wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Cabran tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cabran wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Barry Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cabran tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cabran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Barry Jones!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Barry Jones!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Barry Jones!
Barry Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Barry Jones retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Barry Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Cedric Cabran spoke after the fight, saying 'Tangina natalo pa ako langya naman.'.
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