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LAFC 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yusef Kahn (ranked 24463 p4p, 24348 weight class) and Bryce Lee (ranked 602 p4p, 615 weight class). Bryce Lee 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yusef Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Kahn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee is wriggling around but Kahn manages to pass to half guard.
Kahn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lee is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yusef Kahn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Rossi (ranked 5693 p4p, 5750 weight class) and Rustam Magomedov (ranked 563 p4p, 568 weight class). Rossi comes into the arena with Lamu blaring out of the sound system. Rustam Magomedov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luca Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rustam Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch.
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magomedov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
Rossi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi sets himself, and Magomedov steps forward looking for the clinch! Rossi avoids it this time.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rossi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossi continues to drive forward.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rossi's waist but Rossi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Rossi feinted with a counter takedown.
Rossi avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Rossi misses with a double jab.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rossi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magomedov is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Rossi.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rossi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi throws a quick counter head kick but Magomedov was just out of range.
Magomedov looks winded!
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
As Rossi backs off Magomedov throws a huge counter combo but Rossi manages to avoid it all.
Rossi leaves Magomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi instigates a clinch.
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rossi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
Magomedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rossi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magomedov jumps into guard, dragging Rossi to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luca Rossi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magomedov wants to clinch but Rossi slips to the side
so Rossi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rossi preventing the sweep.
Rossi is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Magomedov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov pulls Rossi in close to his closed guard and prevents Rossi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Rossi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rustam Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Rossi moves away
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rossi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rossi is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Rossi circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi misses with a takedown
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Magomedov looks to move away, Rossi throws a big counter combo but Magomedov just gets out of the way.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Magomedov.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Rossi circles away.
Luca Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Rossi avoids it easily.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
Rossi moves into the clinch.
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov leaves Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Rossi keeps it at a distance.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rossi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Rossi tries to pull guard but Magomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Rossi drops back down to his feet.
Magomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rossi goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magomedov manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rossi 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.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rossi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luca Rossi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Rossi pulls guard.
Rossi working for a triangle but Magomedov defends it easily.
Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Magomedov.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
Rossi throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Magomedov throwing strikes but Rossi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov parries the strikes from Rossi easily there. Rossi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magomedov to escape.
Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rossi defends it nicely.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rossi as he avoids it easily.
Luca Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Magomedov.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Rossi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rossi manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rossi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Rossi persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov clinches with his opponent.
Rossi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters by moving into the clinch.
Rossi breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magomedov to the mat! Magomedov manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Rustam Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luca Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Rossi!
Luca Rossi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'That was expected'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hughes (ranked 5782 p4p, 4987 weight class) and Origen Alexandria (ranked 570 p4p, 525 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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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Origen Alexandria!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandria dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hughes.
 It looks like Origen Alexandria has been cut.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alexandria is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandria clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Hughes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alexandria misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alexandria stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to break free but Alexandria has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexandria.
Hughes wants to break free but Alexandria has control.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Alexandria is controlling him.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hughes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexandria working for a triangle but Hughes defends it easily.
Alexandria controlling Hughes's posture.
Alexandria looking to control but Hughes passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to advance position but Alexandria won't allow it.
Alexandria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alexandria wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexandria manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alexandria looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alexandria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandria trying to keep a closed guard but Hughes is proving a slippery customer.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Hughes trying to control the action but Alexandria is working from the bottom.
Alexandria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hughes is pushing down on Alexandria's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alexandria is fighting to maintain full guard but Hughes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alexandria wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexandria's head.
Alexandria won't allow Hughes to pass to mount.
Hughes 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandria wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Origen Alexandria's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alexandria wants to clinch.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Alexandria. Those never looked like landing.
Alexandria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Alexandria avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Hughes blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexandria's waist but Alexandria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Alexandria's head but Alexandria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alexandria prevents Hughes from improving position.
Alexandria gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandria holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Alexandria is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hughes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hughes's back!
Hughes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alexandria postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hughes looks a forlorn figure.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alexandria goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hughes turns into him and now he's in Alexandria's guard.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alexandria has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hughes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alexandria has tightened it up now! Hughes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Origen Alexandria!
An out of breath Origen Alexandria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zico Macedo (ranked 3494 p4p, 3997 weight class) and Nedser Kiely (ranked 422 p4p, 477 weight class). Macedo comes to the cage accompanied by Hino Nacional do Brasil. Kiely has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. Zico Macedo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nedser Kiely's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Macedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kiely fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Macedo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Macedo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiely paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kiely bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macedo's head.
Donk. Kiely catches Macedo right on the button with a cross.
Kiely lands with an uppercut that bounces Macedo off the cage and back into range.
Kiely lands a jab-cross combination.
Macedo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macedo needs to keep his hands up - Kiely had a free shot at his head there.
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kiely!
Kiely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macedo in his tracks.
Nedser Kiely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiely, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Kiely.
Macedo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiely darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiely with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiely, as that shot connected.
Kiely throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Macedo on the side of the head.
Kiely looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kiely might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Macedo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Macedo walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Macedo walks into a straight right hand from Kiely.
Jab, jab by Kiely - just one landing.
Kiely swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macedo.
Kiely scores with a jab. Macedo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Macedo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Kiely.
Kiely lands a really nice looking cross but Macedo seems unphased.
Kiely is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Macedo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kiely uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macedo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Macedo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kiely sizes up Macedo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiely throws a shot to the body.
Kiely cracks Macedo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Macedo needs to keep his hands up - Kiely had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Kiely.
Macedo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiely 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.
Macedo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kiely.
A jab from Kiely does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Kiely catches Macedo right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macedo momentarily.
Kiely scores with a jab. Macedo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Macedo drops his hands momentarily and Kiely takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Kiely as he connects with a hook.
Kiely lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice jab there from Kiely.
Kiely lands a head shot.
Kiely lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiely lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Macedo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kiely lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedser Kiely dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kiely lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Macedo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiely lands a head shot.
Kiely scores with the left hand. Macedo knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiely jabs Macedo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Macedo walks into a stiff left hand from Kiely.
Kiely connects with a good right hand that stumbles Macedo. Macedo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kiely lands a lovely overhand right.
Macedo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macedo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiely connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macedo's hands.
Macedo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiely with a jab.
Kiely tests Macedo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiely lands with a hook. Macedo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiely connects with a crisp jab.
Macedo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiely scores with a jab.
Kiely cracks Macedo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Macedo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely scores with a jab.
Kiely darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Macedo in his tracks.
Kiely cracks Macedo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kiely lands a really nice looking cross but Macedo seems unphased.
A left lands for Kiely.
Kiely lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Macedo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiely finds it's way round the side to connect with Macedo's head.
Macedo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macedo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kiely, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Kiely.
Nedser Kiely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Macedo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiely fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiely scores with a nice right hand.
Nedser Kiely is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiely uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macedo has time to react.
Kiely uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Macedo has time to react.
Macedo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiely stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiely bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macedo's head.
Kiely's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiely obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kiely lands a head shot.
Kiely lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiely.
The crowd cheers as Kiely lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macedo doesn't seem phased though.
Kiely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiely scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kiely works the jab nicely.
Macedo tries to move into range but Kiely moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedser Kiely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Macedo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kiely scores with a jab to the head.
Macedo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Kiely.
Zico Macedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiely scores with a nice strike.
Kiely with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiely 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.
Kiely connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kiely. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiely.
Kiely scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiely is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Kiely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Macedo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiely lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Macedo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Kiely.
A jab from Kiely does it's job there.
Kiely takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kiely scores with the left hand. Macedo knows he should have avoided that one.
Macedo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kiely shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Macedo eats them both and turns towards Kiely to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Kiely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely works the jab nicely.
Macedo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macedo ducks right into an uppercut from Kiely.
Kiely scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kiely lands with a straight right. Macedo didn't see that one coming.
Macedo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kiely.
Nice straight punches there by Kiely. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kiely.
Kiely lands a glancing blow to the side of Macedo's head.
Kiely lands with a right hand.
Macedo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiely lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiely lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kiely darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiely lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kiely scores with a jab. Macedo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiely displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiely.
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!
Macedo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiely connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiely scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kiely connects with the punch.
Kiely has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiely cracks Macedo with a good jab.
Kiely connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macedo's hands.
Kiely with a jab.
Zico Macedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macedo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Macedo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiely lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiely connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kiely lunges at Macedo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macedo's hand.
Kiely scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nedser Kiely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiely 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nedser Kiely!
Post fight, Nedser Kiely stared into the camera and said 'I am the best, this other fighter is a joke. Rematch? Your a joke.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dreynos Elvul (ranked 3225 p4p, 4219 weight class) and Sega Israel (ranked 306 p4p, 370 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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145
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150
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dreynos Elvul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sega Israel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Israel is looking to clinch.
Israel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Israel tries to clinch but Elvul moves away
letting Elvul counter with a right hand.
It looks like Sega Israel has been cut.
Elvul swats away the attempt to clinch by Israel.
Israel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elvul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Israel tries to clinch but Elvul moves away
and Elvul counters with a straight right hand.
Sega Israel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Israel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israel is looking to clinch but Elvul is avoiding it.
Elvul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Israel sprawls and moves away.
Elvul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elvul circles away from the clinch attempt
and Elvul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul passes to full mount!
Elvul is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Elvul extends the arm and Israel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
A very excited looking Dreynos Elvul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dolla Drew (ranked 2497 p4p, 2861 weight class) and James Diamond (ranked 329 p4p, 369 weight class). James Diamond 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolla Drew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like James Diamond has been cut.
Drew throws an off balance right hand
and Diamond counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Drew. That snapped Diamond's head back.
Drew misses with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a left to the body.
Drew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drew looks to land a right hand but Diamond moved out of range.
Drew works Diamond's body with a nice hook.
Drew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diamond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Dolla Drew has been cut.
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 slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
Drew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drew dips to his left and cracks Diamond with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Drew misses its intended target.
Diamond misses with a looping left.
Drew is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Drew misses
and Drew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diamond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drew counters with a straight right hand.
Diamond misses the jab.
Diamond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drew.
Drew lands an overhand right.
Drew misses with an uppercut
and Diamond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drew throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Diamond misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drew. Diamond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drew misses with an uppercut
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Drew misses with a jab to the body
and Diamond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Drew is rocked!
Dolla Drew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drew misses with a right hand
and Diamond counters with a crisp right that sends Drew to the canvas! Diamond follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Diamond!
A determined James Diamond didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orange Cassidy (ranked 2615 p4p, 2654 weight class) and Shane Pulver (ranked 319 p4p, 322 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Orange Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassidy gets a takedown into half guard.
Pulver makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pulver scores with a push kick.
Cassidy swings for the body but Pulver moves out of range.
Cassidy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pulver enables Cassidy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pulver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulver is trying to control the position but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pulver dives on top into guard.
Pulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pulver trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Cassidy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassidy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cassidy tries to get out of the position.
Pulver wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Cassidy has control of Pulver's left arm, preventing Pulver from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now.
Cassidy controlling the position.
Cassidy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pulver connects with a couple of short punches.
Cassidy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pulver puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cassidy is trying to get back to full guard.
Cassidy is not content to let Pulver control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pulver connects with a nice short shot to Cassidy's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy is trying to maintain the position but Pulver is very close to passing his half guard.
Cassidy gets back to full guard.
Pulver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassidy is keeping the position for now.
Pulver throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy controlling the position.
Cassidy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassidy looking for a triangle here. Pulver is fighting it but it looks tight! Cassidy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pulver is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Orange Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 2359 p4p, 1961 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 291 p4p, 247 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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Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson slips a jab from Aurelius.
Jackson slips a jab from Aurelius.
Aurelius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aurelius walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Aurelius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aurelius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Aurelius's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson tries to clinch but Aurelius is having none of it.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a jab when Aurelius was well out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Aurelius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aurelius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aurelius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Aurelius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aurelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Aurelius counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aurelius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aurelius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Aurelius lands with a nice body punch.
Aurelius with a hook.
Aurelius with a jab.
Aurelius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aurelius with the inside leg kick.
Aurelius lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Aurelius stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
Aurelius moves into the clinch.
Aurelius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
A right hand to the body from Aurelius.
Aurelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius scores with a shot to the body.
Aurelius thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Aurelius scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Aurelius - just one landing.
Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Aurelius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aurelius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Aurelius has managed to clinch.
Aurelius slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aurelius avoids it.
A hook to the body from Aurelius.
A hook to the body from Aurelius.
A short right from Aurelius.
Aurelius breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Aurelius finds it's target.
Aurelius cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a right hook to the body.
Lucius Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aurelius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aurelius clinches up against the cage.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Aurelius.
Aurelius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Aurelius manages to break the clinch.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aurelius.
A nice side step and Aurelius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Aurelius finds it's target.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aurelius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucius Aurelius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aurelius takes the fight into the clinch.
Aurelius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius with a jab.
Jackson tries to move into range but Aurelius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aurelius drops Jackson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jackson looks back up at him and smiles so Aurelius waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aurelius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Aurelius circles away.
Aurelius drops Jackson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jackson! Aurelius dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucius Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shewmaker (ranked 1061 p4p, 519 weight class) and Auric Gallahad (ranked 154 p4p, 78 weight class). Gallahad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go to War. Auric Gallahad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Shewmaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallahad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shewmaker's guard.
Shewmaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Gallahad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gallahad is looking for a kimura but Shewmaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gallahad to get the leverage.
Gallahad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gallahad is nestled in close to Shewmaker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shewmaker is looking for a sweep. Gallahad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gallahad moves into full mount! Shewmaker won't be happy about that!
Gallahad tries to control but Shewmaker wriggling away.
Gallahad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shewmaker looks a forlorn figure.
Gallahad is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shewmaker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallahad lands a couple of good shots and Shewmaker has given up his back, trying to escape 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!
Gallahad looking for the choke from the back.
Our spies down at at Old School Training inform us that Gallahad has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shewmaker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gallahad is looking for the choke from the back position but Shewmaker is controlling his hands well.
Shewmaker is really stuck here.
Shewmaker trying to control the position but Gallahad manages to sink in the hooks.
Shewmaker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallahad controlling well, preventing Shewmaker from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad is trying to stick to Shewmaker's back but Shewmaker is turning into Gallahad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gallahad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard.
Gallahad has an active guard here but Shewmaker has managed to pass into half guard.
Shewmaker is looking to advance position but Gallahad won't allow it.
Gallahad is looking to improve his position.
Gallahad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Gallahad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gallahad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gallahad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shewmaker is working away from the top position though.
Shewmaker is keen to just control but Gallahad is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker stalling.
Gallahad wants to control but Shewmaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gallahad is controlling Shewmaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gallahad is staying active underneath Shewmaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gallahad tries to get to full guard but Shewmaker has control of the leg.
Gallahad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shewmaker is looking to advance position but Gallahad won't allow it.
Gallahad is in trouble now - Shewmaker has advanced to mount!
Shewmaker has hold of Gallahad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gallahad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shewmaker pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gallahad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shewmaker wants to sweep here but Gallahad controlling him for the moment.
Gallahad trying to control the position from guard on top but Shewmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallahad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shewmaker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shewmaker working a defensive guard here.
Shewmaker wants to sweep here but Gallahad controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gallahad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Auric Gallahad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gallahad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shewmaker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gallahad.
Gallahad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallahad tries for a takedown but Shewmaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Shewmaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gallahad slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Gallahad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shewmaker's guard.
Gallahad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shewmaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Shewmaker, not yet.
Gallahad wants to pass the guard but Shewmaker is keeping the position.
Gallahad trying to control the position from guard on top but Shewmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shewmaker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallahad tries to free his leg and advance position but Shewmaker is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shewmaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gallahad trying to control the position from guard on top but Shewmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shewmaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallahad is aware though and is defending well.
Gallahad tries to free his leg and advance position but Shewmaker is retaining full guard.
Shewmaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gallahad trying to control but Shewmaker is working from the bottom.
Shewmaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Gallahad trying to control the position from guard on top but Shewmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shewmaker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gallahad eats them both and turns towards Shewmaker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gallahad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallahad gets a double leg takedown into Shewmaker's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad scoring with some ground and pound.
Gallahad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gallahad landing with the ground and pound.
Shewmaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gallahad is aware though and is defending well.
Gallahad wants to pass the guard but Shewmaker is keeping the position.
Gallahad landing with the ground and pound.
Shewmaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gallahad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gallahad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shewmaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gallahad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad wants to pass the guard but Shewmaker is keeping the position.
Gallahad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gallahad scoring with some ground and pound.
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gallahad looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gallahad preventing the sweep.
Shewmaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gallahad trying to control the position from guard on top but Shewmaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gallahad looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad 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.
Gallahad is pushing down on Shewmaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shewmaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Gallahad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gallahad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shewmaker is just riding it out for now. Gallahad eventually gives up the hold.
Gallahad maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Shewmaker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gallahad has cracked it and Shewmaker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gallahad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Auric Gallahad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Robbie Shewmaker had this to say: 'I will come back. I am pretty sure that guy is juiced to the gills. But I still should have won. '.
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