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C4 - XXVIII - Dias vs Williams PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Ortega (ranked 23718 p4p, 24575 weight class) and Pepper Mint (ranked 752 p4p, 737 weight class). Mint has chosen Robert Whittaker as his entrance music. Phillip Ortega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pepper Mint!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Mint moved out of range nicely.
Ortega lands a glancing blow to the side of Mint's head.
Mint takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mint darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Mint into the cage.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillip Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper Mint.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mint dives in and grabs Ortega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes down on Mint's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega tests Mint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mint with a poor takedown
and Ortega counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Pepper Mint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortega swivels and escapes.
Ortega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortega throws a jab when Mint was well out of range.
Ortega throws a right and a left that Mint avoids nicely.
Ortega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ortega scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mint on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ortega lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Ortega misses.
Mint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mint darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Mint into the cage.
Mint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega scores with a one two! Mint had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ortega throws a nice looking combination but Mint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Mint looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Mint is just out of range.
Mint is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it.
Mint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortega's waist but Ortega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mint off to one side.
Mint moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mint on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mint momentarily.
Mint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mint.
Mint has a takedown stuffed.
Mint walks into a left hand.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt - Ortega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mint doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortega tries to sprawl out of it but Mint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mint shoots for a takedown but Ortega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense.
Mint fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortega lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega distracts Mint with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mint is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortega just content to control the position.
Ortega works to advance to full mount. Mint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega controlling from mount.
Ortega lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mint hang on?
Ortega looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mint is working to get back to half guard.
Ortega working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortega controlling his opponent.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ortega has isolated one of Mint's arms. Mint looking to fight him off but Ortega twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phillip Ortega!
The defeated Pepper Mint had this to say: 'Thanks to the organisation Collision Course Combat Club for giving me the chance to fight here tonight, a big sorry but my opponent was better as myself tonight, i'll be back better and stronger !! I need to gain more experience ! Congrats to my opponent ! Sorry fans and public, you are the best !!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ariitaia (ranked 3829 p4p, 24689 weight class) and Android Boxer (ranked 501 p4p, 816 weight class). Android Boxer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Ariitaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariitaia throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Ariitaia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ariitaia. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ariitaia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boxer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boxer lands a jab.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ariitaia. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ariitaia lands a lovely overhand right.
Ariitaia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer tries to bum rush Ariitaia with a series of wild strikes but Ariitaia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ariitaia. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ariitaia 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.
Ariitaia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ariitaia throws out a powerful jab.
Ariitaia lands a body shot.
Ariitaia stuns Boxer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boxer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ariitaia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boxer lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariitaia lands a nice hook to Boxer's body. Boxer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ariitaia.
Boxer throws out a counter right but Ariitaia avoids it with no problem.
Ariitaia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ariitaia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ariitaia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boxer drives through and clinches with Ariitaia against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Boxer has eaten all the pies!
Ariitaia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boxer tries to break the clinch but Ariitaia is controlling the position.
Ariitaia keeps control of Boxer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ariitaia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ariitaia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boxer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ariitaia lands a shoulder strike.
Ariitaia is trying to stall.
Ariitaia misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is trying to break free.
Boxer wants to break free but Ariitaia has control.
Ariitaia prevents Boxer from breaking the clinch.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ariitaia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ariitaia stalling.
Ariitaia pushes Boxer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ariitaia missing with knees to the body.
Ariitaia lands a left hand.
Ariitaia taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Ariitaia.
Ariitaia blocking some punches.
Boxer wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariitaia is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxer takes a shot to the head.
Ariitaia is leaning against Boxer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxer looks winded!
Ariitaia lands a shot to the body.
Ariitaia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ariitaia digs a right hand into Boxer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxer's gas tank.
Boxer blocks an elbow strike.
Boxer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boxer up against the cage.
Boxer takes a shot to the head.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ariitaia controls his hands.
Boxer is trying to break free.
Ariitaia gets through Boxer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxer wants to get back to striking at distance but Ariitaia won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia lands a shot to the body.
Ariitaia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ariitaia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ariitaia avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia effectively controlling the action here.
Ariitaia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ariitaia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boxer effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ariitaia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ariitaia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ariitaia throws a good cross that connects.
Gordon Ariitaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ariitaia jabs at Boxer's body.
Ariitaia cracks Boxer with a good jab.
Ariitaia throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ariitaia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Ariitaia connects with a leg kick.
Ariitaia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ariitaia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boxer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ariitaia misses with a body shot.
Ariitaia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Ariitaia is looking to wear down Boxer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ariitaia looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer moves forwards but Ariitaia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxer is breathing heavily.
Ariitaia misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 It looks like Android Boxer has been cut.
Ariitaia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boxer can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a hook but Ariitaia avoids it easily.
Ariitaia connects with a leg kick.
Ariitaia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ariitaia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boxer.
Boxer takes one on the button.
Ariitaia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Boxer! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Boxer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ariitaia gets to his feet. Boxer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Boxer is still on wobbly legs! Can Ariitaia finish him?
Ariitaia drops Boxer with a huge uppercut! Boxer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ariitaia is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Ariitaia!
In his post fight interview, Gordon Ariitaia 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 2969 p4p, 3871 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 390 p4p, 497 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega looking for a takedown.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Ortega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Ortega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Ortega misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson slips a straight right by Ortega.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortega, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortega missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Ortega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega is looking for a takedown.
Ortega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Ortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Ortega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Ortega looks winded!
Jackson tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Ortega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ortega checks a leg kick.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ortega throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortega throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ortega! Jackson lets Ortega back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ortega is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Ortega lands a takedown into guard.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Ortega controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson thuds a left hand into Ortega's body.
Ortega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ortega avoids it well.
Ortega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ortega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ortega shoots in.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Jackson clinches up with Ortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Ortega's takedown attempt.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
Jackson rushes Ortega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortega.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Ortega drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortega using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ortega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ortega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Ortega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demetrius Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson works on Ortega's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ortega with a series of wild strikes but Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ortega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Ortega seems unphased.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson lands a big uppercut and Ortega crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ortega looks OK. Jackson waves Ortega back to his feet!
Ortega is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Ortega switches off momentarily and Jackson cracks him with a monster right hand! Ortega topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jackson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demetrius Jackson!
A relieved looking Demetrius 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Lauzon (ranked 3710 p4p, 3204 weight class) and Joakim Broden (ranked 464 p4p, 414 weight class). Lauzon comes to the cage accompanied by Vitamin R (Leading Us Along) by Chevelle. Broden has chosen SABATON - Swedish Pagans as his entrance music. Beau Lauzon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joakim Broden!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon throws a lazy right hand but Broden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lauzon swings for the body but Broden moves out of range.
Lauzon punishes Broden's body with a nice straight punch.
Broden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lauzon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Broden sneaks back into half guard.
Broden wants to improve his position but Lauzon is controlling well.
Broden is not content to let Lauzon control the position.
Broden wants to control but Lauzon passes into side.
Lauzon gets to mount! Broden was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Broden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broden regains half guard.
Lauzon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lauzon controlling from the full mount.
Broden has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Broden is squirming around nicely.
Broden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Broden wants to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
Broden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lauzon controlling from the full mount.
Broden wants to control but Lauzon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broden working to try and regain half guard.
Broden tries to hold on but Lauzon pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lauzon fails to move to back control.
Lauzon wants to control the pace but Broden is squirming around nicely.
Broden tries to hold on but Lauzon postures up.
Broden is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lauzon is staying active.
Broden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon avoids the attempt from Broden to control.
Lauzon controlling from mount.
Broden is desperately trying to improve his position but Lauzon has a good base and remains in mount.
Broden is still trying to improve position.
Broden sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Broden wants to improve his position but Lauzon is controlling well.
Lauzon is looking for a kimura here.
Lauzon wants to control but Broden is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon wants to pass the guard but Broden is defending well.
Broden trying to control here.
Lauzon prevents Broden from improving his position.
Lauzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Broden sees it coming and defends easily.
Broden is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lauzon passes to full mount!
Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Lauzon 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.
Lauzon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Broden's head.
Lauzon throws a low kick, looking for Broden's leg but Broden calmly moves out of range.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a takedown. Broden tries to sprawl out of it but Lauzon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzon misses the target.
Broden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Broden slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Broden moves away from the strike by Lauzon.
Lauzon fails with the takedown.
Lauzon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broden.
Lauzon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Broden throws out a powerful jab.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Lauzon. 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.
Broden misses with a looping left.
Lauzon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Broden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lauzon ducks right into an uppercut from Broden.
Lauzon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lauzon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Broden can do to turn this around?
Broden working a defensive guard here.
Lauzon trying to control the position from guard on top but Broden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broden working a defensive guard but Lauzon passes into half guard.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but Broden defending well.
Lauzon is working for a submission of some sort.
Broden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Broden gets back to full guard.
Broden has Lauzon pulled in close to control his posture.
Lauzon passes into half guard.
Lauzon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lauzon passes into side control, despite Broden's attempt to control the position.
Broden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lauzon off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon staying busy and making it hard for Broden to control.
Lauzon wants to escape the position.
Broden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lauzon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Broden looking for the choke but no joy.
Broden looking for the choke but no joy.
Lauzon turns into Broden and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Broden trying to keep a closed guard but Lauzon is proving a slippery customer.
Lauzon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lauzon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Broden is trying to get back to full guard.
Beau Lauzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broden wants to control but Lauzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Broden is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Lauzon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lauzon clinches up against the cage.
Lauzon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
Broden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lauzon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brodens head.
Broden pushes off an throws an elbow but Lauzon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Broden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lauzon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lauzon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzon.
Lauzon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Broden misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Lauzon to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzon manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lauzon holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lauzon dives on top into guard.
Broden keeping moving, preventing Lauzon from controlling successfully.
Broden is pulling down on Lauzon's head. It's preventing any offense from Lauzon, at least for the moment.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Broden keeps moving.
Broden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Broden wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lauzon is now in half guard.
Broden tries to roll over but Lauzon keeps him under control.
Lauzon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Broden tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
Broden trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Broden tries to get to full guard but Lauzon has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Broden is looking for a sweep. Lauzon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lauzon is trying to work for a kimura but Broden is defending well.
Broden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broden.
Lauzon wants to control from the top but Broden keeps moving.
Broden is looking to sweep but instead, Lauzon has passed into half guard.
Lauzon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Broden!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broden tries to lock up and control but Lauzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Broden can't escape the position.
Lauzon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Lauzon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Broden doesn't escape.
Broden trying to control the action but Lauzon just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lauzon has managed to slip his arm under Broden's chin. This could be all over... yep, Broden is tapping out! Submission win for Lauzon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beau Lauzon!
An out of breath Beau Lauzon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Joakim Broden had this to say: 'My team and I appreciate Collision Course giving us the opportunity to fight in front of everyone. Unfortunately my opponent got the upper hand today. I'm looking forward to getting better with each camp and putting on a show for everyone.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tubby Steed (ranked 2499 p4p, 3486 weight class) and Geryon Macropus (ranked 287 p4p, 390 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tubby Steed!
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, Geryon Macropus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macropus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macropus slips a straight right by Steed.
Macropus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steed.
Macropus throws a body shot but no joy.
Steed tests Macropus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macropus.
Macropus slips a jab and a cross from Steed.
Steed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macropus circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Steed. Those never looked like landing.
Macropus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steed.
Macropus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steed.
Steed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Geryon Macropus has been cut.
Macropus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steed cracks a nice hook into Macropus's ribs.
Tubby Steed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Steed misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macropus gets a clinch.
Macropus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steed avoids a wild elbow strike from Macropus.
Macropus stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steed slowing the pace effectively.
Macropus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Macropus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macropus is struggling to control the position.
Macropus misses with an elbow over the top.
Macropus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Tubby Steed has been cut.
Steed blocks an elbow strike.
Steed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macropus has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Steed on the inside.
Macropus keeps control of Steed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macropus tries to throw a body punch but Steed avoids it by throwing Macropus back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macropus lands an elbow inside that Steed shrugs off.
Macropus lands a damaging elbow.
Tubby Steed's cut is getting worse.
We've been informed that Macropus 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.
Macropus throws an elbow that misses.
Steed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macropus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macropus throws an elbow but it misses.
Macropus has Steed pressed against the cage, preventing Steed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macropus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macropus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macropus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macropus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macropus lands an elbow inside.
 Steed is rocked!
Tubby Steed's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macropus scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Steed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Macropus pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Steed! Macropus unloads with more strikes and Steed sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geryon Macropus!
Geryon Macropus took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tengelü Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Jones (ranked 2664 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 314 p4p, 343 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Say Jack - Andre Nickatina. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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278
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266
2 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manivong closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Manivong is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manivong struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Manivong tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Manivong counters by clinching up.
Manivong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Manivong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Manivong thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manivong throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Manivong misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manivong throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manivong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones backing away here, and Manivong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Manivong's head back.
Manivong throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws the left hand but Manivong avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manivong slips under a jab.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manivong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Manivong seems unphased.
Manivong throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manivong.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Manivong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones jabs at Manivong's body.
Jones lunges at Manivong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manivong's hand.
Jones drops Manivong with a big left hand! Manivong is injured, injured bad! Jones jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
Ed Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 3330 p4p, 2657 weight class) and Joel Kangas (ranked 443 p4p, 360 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joel Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Kangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a head kick but Kangas moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Kangas circles away and keeps his distance.
McDonald backing away here, and Kangas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kangas throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Kangas feints a counter leg kick.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Kangas counters by clinching up.
McDonald looking to throw knees to the head but Kangas is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kangas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kangas lands a nice knee to the body.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kangas avoids it.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Dave McDonald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looking to stall.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but Kangas blocks with his arms.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kangas lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kangas obliges.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Kangas lands a nice elbow.
Kangas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kangas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dave McDonald's cut is getting worse.
Kangas crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
Kangas working McDonald over with knees to the body.
Kangas avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
Kangas lands an elbow inside.
Kangas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kangas.
Dave McDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kangas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Dave McDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave McDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joel Kangas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Yarborough (ranked 2034 p4p, 3262 weight class) and Evan Broberg (ranked 283 p4p, 436 weight class). Yarborough comes to the cage accompanied by Derezzed. James Yarborough 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Yarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Broberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yarborough throws out the jab.
Yarborough moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
and Broberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Broberg tries to clinch but Yarborough moves out of range.
Broberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
Yarborough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Broberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yarborough. Broberg shrugs it off though.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Broberg moved out of range.
Yarborough scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Broberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Broberg swings widly with a right hand
and Yarborough counters with a crisp right hand that drops Broberg! Yarborough lets Broberg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Broberg is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broberg avoids a kick to the body.
Broberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Yarborough finish him?
Broberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yarborough on the side of the head.
Broberg seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broberg staying out of range there.
Broberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yarborough's hands.
Broberg looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Broberg. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Broberg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yarborough keeps the fight on the outside.
Yarborough throws a sloppy body shot
and Broberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broberg misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Broberg has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yarborough takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yarborough lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Yarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
Yarborough cracks Broberg with a left hook right on the temple and Broberg goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Yarborough lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Broberg is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Yarborough!
Our winner, James Yarborough, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sadler (ranked 1831 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Leonardo Nascimento (ranked 256 p4p, 299 weight class). Nascimento has chosen Jiu-Jitsu, Arte Suave Milenar. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sadler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sadler finds it's way through Nascimento's defenses.
It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.
Sadler cracks Nascimento on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nascimento falls backwards against the cage. Sadler follows up with more strikes that drop Nascimento to his knees. Sadler keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nascimento! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sadler!
Jack Sadler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Dias (ranked 525 p4p, 779 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 73 p4p, 110 weight class). Dias kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Parade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dias changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dias throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Dias counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Dias counter with a right hand.
Dias punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Dias changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dias takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws a series of punches but Dias moves out of range.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dias momentarily.
Larry Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias connects with a solid leg kick.
Dias scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dias just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Sloppy strikes from Dias. Those never looked like landing.
Dias takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williams feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dias sprawling to the canvas! Dias rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Williams finish him?!
Dias is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams and Dias are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Williams throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Dias into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Williams knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Larry Williams!
Larry Williams is the new middleweight champion!
Larry Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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