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ENIGMA 78 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Skrzetuski (ranked 23733 p4p, 24617 weight class) and Jonathan Brown (ranked 746 p4p, 757 weight class). Skrzetuski comes into the arena with Krzesimir Dębski - Husaria Ginie blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Skrzetuski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Brown!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skrzetuski.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skrzetuski.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skrzetuski throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skrzetuski.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrzetuski manages to avoid it.
Skrzetuski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown throws a push kick but Skrzetuski slaps the foot to one side.
Skrzetuski is looking for a counter combo.
Skrzetuski tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skrzetuski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jonathan Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrzetuski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrzetuski scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skrzetuski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Skrzetuski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrzetuski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skrzetuski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skrzetuski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skrzetuski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Skrzetuski blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws the left hand but Skrzetuski avoids the punch easily.
Skrzetuski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown throws a body punch but Skrzetuski moves out of range.
Skrzetuski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrzetuski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Skrzetuski ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Skrzetuski is looking to counter punch.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skrzetuski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Skrzetuski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrzetuski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skrzetuski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
 It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Skrzetuski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Skrzetuski finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Skrzetuski cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skrzetuski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skrzetuski throws a head kick that half lands.
Skrzetuski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skrzetuski scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skrzetuski.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrzetuski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Skrzetuski does it's job there.
Skrzetuski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown throws the left hand but Skrzetuski avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrzetuski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skrzetuski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skrzetuski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Skrzetuski.
Skrzetuski connects with the punch.
Brown swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skrzetuski counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Skrzetuski to acknowledge the strikes.
 Brown is rocked!
Brown gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Skrzetuski gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Brown is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Skrzetuski!
A less than humble Jan Skrzetuski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Dean (ranked 3996 p4p, 4403 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 506 p4p, 550 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Reaper misses
and Dean counters with a stiff right hand.
Reaper throws a leg kick
and Dean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dean.
Reaper lands a nice uppercut.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Dean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dean lands a right hand.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dean.
Reaper tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
Dean prevents a body shot from Reaper.
A short right from Dean on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reaper is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dean lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards.
Reaper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reaper has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dean.
A counter left hand to the body from Dean misses its target.
Dean sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
Dean moves out of range of the body kick.
Dean throws a big counter combination but Reaper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reaper. That's going to slow Dean down.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reaper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dean.
Reaper throws out a leg kick but Dean moves out of range and Reaper only half commits.
Reaper misses with a low kick.
Reaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but Reaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Reaper lands.
Reaper cracks Dean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dean lands a jab to Reaper's midsection.
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 bone on bone clash there as Dean blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Reaper tenderised Dean's leg. Dean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dean takes the fight into the clinch.
Reaper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dean has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
A nice left hand lands by Reaper.
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
Reaper lands an uppercut.
Dean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean looking to stall.
Dean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper lands an uppercut.
Dean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reaper is keeping busy.
Reaper presses Dean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean taking a breather.
Dean misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reaper tries to break the clinch but Dean is controlling the position.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dean prevents a body shot from Reaper.
Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dean.
A short right from Dean.
Reaper lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Reaper.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Dean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reaper lands a nice uppercut.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper lands a body shot.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Reaper.
Reaper scores with a shot to the side of Dean's head.
Reaper pushes Dean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dean throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper.
Reaper lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Dean trying to stall but Reaper improves his position.
Nice body punch from Reaper.
Dean lands a body punch.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Reaper tries a body shot but Dean blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper 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.
Reaper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Reaper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reaper clobbers Dean with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reaper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dean is out of range and Reaper settles back down.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean rushes Reaper and presses him up against the cage.
Dean is trying to maintain a safe position but Reaper gets an underhook and turns Dean into the cage.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike.
Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Reaper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reaper tries to land a leg kick but Dean saw it coming and moves away.
Dean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reaper.
Jake Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reaper swings widly with a right hand
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Dean blocks the low kick.
Dean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reaper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean blocks a low kick nicely.
Dean throws a big counter combination but Reaper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dean tries to move into range but Reaper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reaper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reaper.
Reaper throws a body kick that misses.
Dean is looking to counter punch.
Reaper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reaper thumps Dean with a low kick.
Reaper throws a leg kick
and Dean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Reaper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dean moves out of range as Reaper throws a body kick.
Reaper swings for the body but Dean moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a good cross that connects.
Dean avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Reaper, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper throws a push kick but Dean slaps the foot to one side.
Crunch! Reaper slams his shin into Dean's torso.
Reaper misses with a leg kick
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dean manages to avoid it.
Reaper throws a right hand that misses
and Dean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dean.
Nice body punch from Reaper.
Dean misses with the head strike.
A short left from Dean.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Reaper.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Dean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Reaper breaks from the clinch.
Reaper missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Dean's front leg but catches the back leg as Dean tries to avoid it.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
Dean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reaper.
Reaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reaper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reaper to score with a decent uppercut.
Reaper lands a leg kick that knocks Dean off balance momentarily.
Reaper with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Reaper. That snapped Dean's head back.
Reaper throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaper lands a really nice looking cross but Dean seems unphased.
Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reaper walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean closes the distance and clinches.
Dean scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head.
Dean misses with a punch to the body.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Reaper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dean trying to stall but Reaper improves his position.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dean.
A right hand to the body from Dean.
Reaper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reaper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reaper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reaper misses with a leg kick.
Reaper throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Dean off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Reaper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reaper.
Nice straight punches there by Reaper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reaper.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reaper.
A shot to the liver by Reaper. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick lands for Reaper.
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a body punch but Dean moves out of range.
Reaper jabs Dean to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reaper misses with a kick to the body
and Dean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dean.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper lands with a left to the head.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A right handed body shot lands from Reaper.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Dean.
Dean lands with a right to the head.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper lands a right hand.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper lands a nice shot to the body.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reaper tries to work over Dean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reaper.
Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Reaper back against the cage.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Reaper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Dean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reaper throws a body punch but Dean moves out of range.
Dean checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dean wants to clinch.
Reaper thuds his right hand into Dean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reaper thows a leg kick but Dean checks it
and Dean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reaper thumps Dean with a low kick.
Dean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Reaper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reaper works Dean's body with a nice hook.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
Reaper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dean blocks the body kick.
Dean fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper scores with a leg kick.
Reaper is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Dean as he checks the leg kick.
Reaper connects with an inside leg kick.
Reaper swings for the body but Dean moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with an uppercut.
Reaper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean throwing a counter right hand but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper keeps the fight on the outside.
Reaper feints a counter leg kick.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Dean blocks the low kick.
Dean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reaper.
Dean throws a lazy head kick
and Reaper counters with a low kick, right behind Dean 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
Dean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reaper just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Matthew Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reaper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reaper 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Reaper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Yu Tai (ranked 6572 p4p, 3914 weight class) and Ray Ruthlessness (ranked 671 p4p, 491 weight class). Ruthlessness has chosen Meek Mill - Going Bad (feat. Drake) as his entrance music. Ray Ruthlessness 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tam Yu Tai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Ruthlessness!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruthlessness stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yu Tai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yu Tai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook
letting Yu Tai counter with a right hand.
Yu Tai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruthlessness doesn't seem bothered though.
Ruthlessness swings for the body but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yu Tai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yu Tai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yu Tai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Ray Ruthlessness has been cut.
Yu Tai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruthlessness displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ruthlessness throws the left hand but Yu Tai avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Yu Tai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yu Tai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu Tai.
Ruthlessness throws a nice looking combination but Yu Tai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yu Tai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruthlessness's sensitive parts.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Yu Tai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruthlessness 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness throws a lazy uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruthlessness is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Ruthlessness misses its intended target.
Yu Tai misses with a hook.
Ruthlessness misses with a straight left.
Yu Tai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ruthlessness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Ruthlessness.
Yu Tai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yu Tai punishes Ruthlessness's body with a nice straight punch.
Yu Tai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yu Tai lands with a right hand.
Ruthlessness connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruthlessness throws a jab when Yu Tai was well out of range.
Yu Tai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Yu Tai.
Ruthlessness jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yu Tai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yu Tai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruthlessness misses with an uppercut. Yu Tai saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Yu Tai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruthlessness.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu Tai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yu Tai stuns Ruthlessness with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruthlessness misses with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a body kick.
Yu Tai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yu Tai misses with a double jab.
Yu Tai stuns Ruthlessness with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruthlessness misses with an uppercut. Yu Tai saw that one coming.
Ruthlessness swings widly with a right hand
enabling Yu Tai to counter with a crisp jab.
Yu Tai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Tai moves out of range as Ruthlessness strikes.
Ruthlessness throws a lazy uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a left to the body.
Ruthlessness looks winded!
Yu Tai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruthlessness stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruthlessness has time to react.
Ruthlessness tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yu Tai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruthlessness throws an overhand right that lands on Yu Tai's shoulder, as Yu Tai tries to avoid the shot.
Ruthlessness rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yu Tai counters with a nice right hand that sends Ruthlessness toppling to the canvas! Ruthlessness scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Yu Tai finish him?!
Ruthlessness is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Yu Tai.
Ruthlessness is still on wobbly legs! Can Yu Tai finish him?
Yu Tai closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Yu Tai lands a left hand.
Yu Tai dips a shoulder and cracks Ruthlessness with a mighty uppercut! Ruthlessness falls back against the cage and Yu Tai unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ruthlessness is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yu Tai screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tam Yu Tai!
A victorious Tam Yu Tai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 4458 p4p, 3710 weight class) and Brendan Lawson (ranked 259 p4p, 221 weight class). Hanma comes into the arena with B-Complex - Beautiful Lies blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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4 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Brendan Lawson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Hanma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.
Lawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanma working a defensive guard but Lawson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lawson trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lawson's best efforts.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
Lawson is working for a kimura but Hanma is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanma is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawson from advancing position.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanma trying to hold on to Lawson's head to control him but Lawson postures up.
Lawson 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.
Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
Hanma trying to hold on to Lawson's head to control him but Lawson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is working for a kimura but Hanma is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Lawson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanma looking for submissions off his back.
Lawson trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Lawson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanma wants to control but Lawson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lawson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma trying to control but Lawson postures up.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Lawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brendan Lawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lawson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hanma tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lawson easily slips into full mount!
Lawson has control of Hanma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hanma regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson avoids the attempt from Hanma to control.
Lawson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hanma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is trying to improve his position.
Hanma struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson wants to control but Hanma is keeping him busy.
Hanma is trying to improve his position.
Hanma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lawson off and has taken his back!
Hanma not allowing Lawson to control his hands.
Hanma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hanma doesn't have the hooks in and Lawson manages to turn into his guard.
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Lawson off! Lawson jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Hanma is trying to keep Lawson in close.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawson won't allow Hanma to sweep him here.
Hanma pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hanma managing to control the position.
Lawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hanma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma is controlling Lawson's posture.
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.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Hanma keeps moving.
Lawson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawson has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Lawson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanma is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lawson frees his head nicely. Oh but Hanma has switched to an armbar! Lawson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 3902 p4p, 3898 weight class) and Danny Brook (ranked 512 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Brook!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brook tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batirovenkekikala counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.
Brook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batirovenkekikala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brook throws a jab when Batirovenkekikala was well out of range.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Batirovenkekikala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brook.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batirovenkekikala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brook.
Batirovenkekikala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Brook moved out of range.
Batirovenkekikala lunges at Brook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brook's hand.
Brook dives in for a single leg takedown but Batirovenkekikala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brook.
Brook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batirovenkekikala.
Brook throws a hook but Batirovenkekikala avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Batirovenkekikala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batirovenkekikala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brook on the side of the head.
Brook is rocked!
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Brook out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
Our winner, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Blanco (ranked 3464 p4p, 3424 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 444 p4p, 433 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerardo Blanco!
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, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Blanco!
Blanco is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Blanco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
You get the feeling that Blanco really doesn't like being in this position too much.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blanco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blanco!
Blanco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blanco defends it well.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blanco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blanco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blanco is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones throws a strike but Blanco avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blanco's head.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blanco missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blanco misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Jones.
It looks like Gerardo Blanco has been cut.
Jones slips under a jab.
Blanco misses the jab.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Blanco moved out of range nicely.
Blanco catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Kevin Jones has been cut.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws out a counter right but Blanco avoids it with no problem.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Blanco loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones throws a hook but Blanco avoids it easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Blanco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
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!
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones avoids the body shot from Blanco.
Nice cross by Blanco.
Blanco misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Blanco's head coaches at LET Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blanco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanco throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blanco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Blanco keeps moving.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones throwing shots but Blanco is blocking nicely.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Blanco is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Blanco is defending well.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blanco wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for a guillotine from mount but Blanco is in no mood to give up.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blanco because Jones loaded up on that one.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blanco can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones 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.
Kevin Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Blanco breaks from the clinch.
Blanco misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blanco misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
Jones jabs at Blanco's body.
Blanco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Blanco is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blanco wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones just leaning against Blanco, taking a breather.
Blanco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Blanco moved out of range.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blanco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jones is trying to control. Blanco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blanco is looking to escape.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blanco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones cracks Blanco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blanco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerardo Blanco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco misses the jab.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Blanco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blanco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gerardo Blanco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Blanco misses with a straight right.
Blanco walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blanco with a body shot.
Blanco misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands with a straight right. Blanco didn't see that one coming.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Blanco.
Blanco lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blanco to the mat! Blanco manages to get full guard.
Jones is standing up over Blanco. Blanco looks to escape but Jones dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is staying tight to Blanco's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blanco, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gerardo Blanco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kevin Jones made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roko Matijevic (ranked 2361 p4p, 2703 weight class) and Damon Petrers (ranked 247 p4p, 280 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Petrers!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matijevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matijevic.
Petrers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matijevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrers.
Petrers swinging wildly here.
Matijevic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrers scores with a body shot.
Petrers looks to land a left hand but Matijevic moved out of range nicely.
Petrers moves in looking to clinch but Matijevic pushes him off.
Matijevic is looking for a counter combo.
Petrers tries to clinch up but Matijevic circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Matijevic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matijevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrers misses with a jab to the body
and Matijevic counters with a left and a right that stings Petrers.
Petrers misses with a body punch
and Matijevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrers throws a nice looking combination but Matijevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrers closes the distance and clinches.
Petrers throws a punch but it's blocked by Matijevic.
Petrers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrers misses with a hook
letting Matijevic counter with a right hand.
Petrers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matijevic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Petrers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matijevic misses with a straight right.
Matijevic misses with a body kick.
Petrers misses with a body shot
and Matijevic counters with a head kick that drops Petrers to the mat! Petrers scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic walks into a left hand.
Petrers lands the left hand.
Matijevic cracks Petrers with an open hand slap.
Petrers is rocked!
Petrers blocks a jab.
Petrers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matijevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Matijevic misses its target.
Petrers misses with a wild body shot.
Petrers misses the body punch
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matijevic.
Matijevic lands a nice shot that snaps Petrers's head back.
Petrers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matijevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrers closes the distance but Matijevic moves to the side
and Matijevic counters with a left to the body.
Petrers tries to clinch but Matijevic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matijevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrers's elbow.
Matijevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looks like Matijevic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Petrers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Matijevic misses.
Petrers throws a good cross that connects.
Matijevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matijevic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matijevic misses the shot to the body.
Petrers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matijevic.
Matijevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Petrers misses.
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!
Petrers instigates a clinch.
Matijevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrers misses with a wild body shot.
Petrers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matijevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matijevic.
Matijevic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrers cracks a nice hook into Matijevic's ribs.
Petrers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrers throws a series of strikes that have Matijevic backpedaling.
Petrers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 Matijevic is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Petrers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrers.
Oh Matijevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matijevic.
Matijevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matijevic at a distance.
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 Roko Matijevic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrers swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matijevic. Petrers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Petrers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Petrers staying out of range there.
Petrers throws a big shot that misses.
Matijevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrers misses with a shot to the body
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrers swinging wildly here.
Petrers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petrers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic cracks Petrers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrers closes the distance and clinches.
Matijevic breaks the clinch.
Petrers clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Matijevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrers.
Petrers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic moves out of range of the strikes.
Matijevic walks into a straight right hand from Petrers.
Petrers misses with a left hand
and Matijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrers misses with a looping left.
Matijevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matijevic throws a body punch but Petrers moves out of range.
Petrers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petrers tries to clinch but Matijevic is having none of it.
Petrers throws a body shot but no joy.
Damon Petrers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrers scores with a jab to the head.
Petrers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Matijevic misses its target.
Matijevic connects with a body shot that sends Petrers's belly button to the back.
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!
Petrers misses the shot to the body.
Matijevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrers tries to clinch but Matijevic moves away
and Matijevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matijevic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrers misses with a body shot
letting Matijevic counter with a right hand.
Matijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrers tries to close the distance and clinch but Matijevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matijevic lands with a nice body punch.
Matijevic tries to move into range but Petrers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrers lands a jab to Matijevic's midsection.
Petrers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matijevic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matijevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrers swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Petrers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matijevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matijevic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Matijevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matijevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrers manages to avoid it.
Petrers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roko Matijevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Matijevic throws a hook but Petrers blocks it.
Petrers misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Matijevic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matijevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrers is just out of range.
Petrers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it.
Petrers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matijevic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrers.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrers misses the target.
Matijevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matijevic manages to avoid it.
Petrers throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Matijevic to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Matijevic slips a jab from Petrers.
Matijevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrers manages to avoid it.
Petrers lands a nice shot that snaps Matijevic's head back.
Petrers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matijevic digs a good hook to Petrers's body.
Petrers stuns Matijevic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Matijevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matijevic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrers misses with a body shot.
Matijevic throwing a counter right hand but Petrers manages to avoid it.
Petrers throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damon Petrers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrers throws a shot from downtown. Matijevic moves away and avoids it.
Petrers moves into the clinch.
Matijevic blocks a body shot from Petrers.
Matijevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrers tries to work over Matijevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrers manages to break the clinch.
Matijevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrers throws a series of punches but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrers misses with a straight left.
Matijevic throws a lazy right hand but Petrers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrers throws a looping overhand right but Matijevic ducks down to avoid it.
Petrers just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrers thuds a left hand into Matijevic's body.
Petrers rushes Matijevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic lands with a right to the head.
Petrers tries a body shot but Matijevic blocks it.
Matijevic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrers just misses with a punch to the body.
Matijevic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrers. Matijevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrers has closed the distance and engaged Matijevic in a clinch.
Petrers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrers breaks from the clinch.
Matijevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matijevic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Petrers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Matijevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrers.
Petrers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petrers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matijevic avoids the body shot from Petrers.
Petrers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matijevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrers misses with a shot to the body
and Matijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matijevic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matijevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrers.
Matijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrers wants to counter with a clinch but Matijevic pushes him away.
Petrers with a nice cross.
Petrers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matijevic circles away quickly and effectively.
Matijevic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petrers's head.
Petrers is still on wobbly legs! Can Matijevic finish him?
Petrers moves into the clinch successfully.
Matijevic breaks the clinch.
Matijevic throws a chopping leg kick but Petrers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrers seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrers throws a hook to the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matijevic scores with a kick to the body.
Petrers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrers misses with a right hand
and Matijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Petrers misses.
Matijevic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matijevic lands a jab to Petrers's midsection.
Matijevic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matijevic drops Petrers with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petrers looks back up at him and smiles so Matijevic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matijevic counters with a huge left! Petrers is in big trouble! He's backing up but Matijevic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Petrers from any more damage. A dominating finish by Matijevic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Matijevic!
Our winner, Roko Matijevic, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Phillips (ranked 897 p4p, 1589 weight class) and Attilio De Fiore (ranked 139 p4p, 235 weight class). Attilio De Fiore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Attilio De Fiore!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips shoots in and drives through. De Fiore sprawls well.
Phillips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De Fiore counters with a nice uppercut.
Phillips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Fiore was covering up waiting for the punch and Phillips finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but De Fiore keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is looking to advance position but De Fiore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Phillips tries to hold on but De Fiore pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phillips tries to hold on but De Fiore pushes him away.
Phillips stops De Fiore from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
De Fiore controlling his opponent.
Phillips tries to hold on but De Fiore pushes him away.
Phillips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phillips reaches up to try and control the position but De Fiore seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Phillips rolls and tries to escape and now De Fiore has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries to break free.
De Fiore is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Phillips is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cloud9, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
De Fiore is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Phillips tries to break free.
Phillips is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
De Fiore has the hooks in. Phillips is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Phillips manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Fiore's guard. Nice work there by Phillips.
Phillips being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Fiore keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phillips forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Fiore misses with a looping right.
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips slips a straight right by De Fiore.
De Fiore misses with a hook.
Phillips shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Fiore defends it nicely.
De Fiore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Fiore stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips moves away from the strike by De Fiore.
A big left from De Fiore misses.
Phillips goes for a double leg but De Fiore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Fiore continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fiore throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips.
Phillips drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Fiore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Fiore swivels and escapes.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Fiore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Fiore loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Phillips looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Fiore is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Fiore holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips 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.
Phillips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Fiore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phillips has De Fiore in his guard.
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but De Fiore defends easily.
De Fiore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Fiore preventing the sweep.
De Fiore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Phillips is pressing down on De Fiore's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Fiore is holding on for now.
Phillips is looking for submissions but instead, De Fiore has regained full guard.
Phillips works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fiore is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips trying to mount his opponent but De Fiore defends it.
De Fiore is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips is just content to waste time from the top position. De Fiore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Fiore can't keep his opponent in guard - Phillips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Attilio De Fiore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Fiore tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Fiore to the ground. De Fiore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Fiore dives on top into guard.
Phillips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Fiore controls the pace.
Phillips looking for subs off his back but De Fiore has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phillips is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Fiore pulls his head out easily.
De Fiore is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Jack Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Fiore passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Fiore controlling the position.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Phillips manages to get back to half guard.
De Fiore not doing much here.
Phillips is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Fiore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Fiore's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips trying to control momentarily.
De Fiore is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Phillips off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Phillips working for the choke.
De Fiore is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
De Fiore looking to control the position.
Jack Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips working for a choke but De Fiore reverses nicely into Phillips 's guard.
Phillips working for a triangle but De Fiore defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Fiore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Phillips.
I think De Fiore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Attilio De Fiore!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugsy Seigel (ranked 1063 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Kevin Mamar (ranked 156 p4p, 175 weight class). Mamar has chosen Slipkibieber - Psychosocial Babe as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bugsy Seigel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Mamar!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seigel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mamar.
Seigel moves out of range as Mamar strikes.
Mamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seigel throws a low kick, looking for Mamar's leg but Mamar calmly moves out of range.
Seigel scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Kevin Mamar has been cut.
Mamar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seigel throws a body punch but Mamar moves out of range.
Mamar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel throws a push kick but Mamar slaps the foot to one side.
Mamar throws a lazy uppercut
and Seigel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mamar really felt that one!
Seigel moves out of range as Mamar strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamar misses with a hook.
We've been told by Seigel's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mamar misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamar misses the target.
Seigel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mamar cracks Seigel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamar scores with a decent looking hook.
Mamar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bugsy Seigel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mamar 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.
Seigel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamar lands with a hook. Seigel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kevin Mamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamar cracks Seigel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seigel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mamar at a distance.
A left lands for Seigel.
Mamar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mamar or perhaps it was just good defense by Seigel, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Seigel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seigel moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamar swats away the attempt to clinch by Seigel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamar throws a right hand that misses
enabling Seigel to counter with a crisp jab.
Seigel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mamar in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Seigel.
Mamar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mamar fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Seigel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mamar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seigel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamar somewhat.
Bugsy Seigel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Mamar.
Mamar lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamar lands with a nice combination. Seigel backs away looking to recover.
Mamar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seigel's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mamar misses the target.
Seigel looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mamar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Seigel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mamar throws a lazy uppercut
and Seigel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Seigel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Seigel.
Mamar misses with a right hand
and Seigel counters by moving into the clinch.
Seigel drops Mamar with a big knee straight up the middle! Mamar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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 Bugsy Seigel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Mamar's cut.
That's time! Seigel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mamar misses with a straight right.
Mamar lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seigel.
Seigel throws an overhand right that lands on Mamar's shoulder, as Mamar tries to avoid the shot.
Seigel sets himself, and Mamar steps forward looking for the clinch! Seigel avoids it this time.
Seigel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seigel thows a leg kick but Mamar checks it
and Mamar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mamar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar throws a big shot that misses.
Seigel is looking to counter punch.
Nice combo by Mamar! Oh, that's hurt him - Seigel falls to the canvas and Mamar follows him into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Mamar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamar tries to score with some ground and pound. Seigel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mamar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seigel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mamar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Seigel is avoiding damage well.
Mamar tries to score with some ground and pound. Seigel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mamar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Seigel regains half guard, as Mamar was trying to land strikes.
Seigel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamar.
Seigel has hold of Mamar's hands but Mamar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamar is looking to take a break and control but Seigel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Seigel is looking to improve his position.
Mamar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mamar is keen to just control but Seigel is a slippery customer.
Seigel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamar.
Seigel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mamar.
Mamar thows a huge punch but Seigel dodges it nicely.
Seigel is staying active underneath Mamar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Mamar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mamar.
Mamar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seigel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mamar's knee momentarily.
Seigel lands a nice hook to Mamar's body. Mamar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Seigel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mamar is breathing heavily.
Mamar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seigel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mamar scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seigel.
Seigel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mamar fails with the takedown
and Seigel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seigel takes a swing at Mamar's ribcage but misses.
Seigel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seigel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seigel trying to hold on to Mamar's head to control him but Mamar postures up.
Mamar working over Seigel with some ground and pound. Seigel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mamar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Mamar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Seigel closes the distance and clinches.
Mamar is looking for a takedown.
Seigel throws a head punch that misses.
Seigel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mamar blocks an uppercut.
Mamar wants to break free but Seigel has control.
Mamar can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Seigel.
Seigel lands a shoulder strike.
Seigel working Mamar over with knees to the body.
Mamar working hard to break the clinch.
Mamar is trying to drag Seigel to the mat but Seigel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seigel lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Seigel scores with a shoulder strike.
Seigel scores with a shoulder strike.
Mamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seigel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mamar working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mamar backwards.
Seigel lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Seigel.
Seigel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seigel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Seigel.
Seigel lands a hook that snaps the head of Mamar backwards.
Mamar is rocked!
Mamar prevents a body shot from Seigel.
Mamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Seigel finish him?
Seigel stops a takedown attempt from Mamar.
Mamar seems to have recovered his senses.
Bugsy Seigel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Mamar.
Seigel lands a knee to the head.
Seigel lands a left hand.
Seigel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mamar backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seigel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seigel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mamar backwards.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but Mamar blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Seigel as the two fighters clinch.
Seigel lands a body shot.
Seigel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seigel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seigel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamar can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seigel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mamar's face.
Seigel lands a knee to the body.
Seigel pushes Mamar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bugsy Seigel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seigel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the head but Mamar blocks with his arms.
Seigel lands with a light punch inside.
Mamar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Seigel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seigel pushes Mamar away with a front kick.
A shot to the liver by Seigel. Beautiful body shot.
Seigel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seigel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kevin Mamar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seigel throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Mamar crashing down! Mamar tries to stagger back to his feet but Seigel just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Mamar asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bugsy Seigel!
A victorious Bugsy Seigel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 307 p4p, 599 weight class) and Jakob Rolf (ranked 34 p4p, 82 weight class). Redcliffe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). Rolf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AVGN Theme Song. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf 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.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redcliffe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Redcliffe is defending well.
Rolf wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy.
Rolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but Redcliffe denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redcliffe keeps working.
Redcliffe prevents Rolf from moving into mount.
Rolf tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
Rolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Redcliffe is defending well.
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Rolf trying to control the action but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe prevents Rolf from moving into mount.
Redcliffe is not content to let Rolf control the position.
Rolf tries for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redcliffe, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe is looking to reverse the position.
Rolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
Rolf works to advance to full mount. Redcliffe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Redcliffe is on top in guard.
Rolf controls Redcliffe momentarily but Redcliffe frees himself.
Redcliffe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf has his foot on Redcliffe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redcliffe works his way back into a safe position though.
Redcliffe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rolf has an active guard here but Redcliffe has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redcliffe in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe is looking to take a break and control but Rolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolf.
And Redcliffe counters with a quick kick to the body but Rolf blocks it.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Rolf jumps back.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
A combination from Rolf does no damage.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Rolf ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a front kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Rolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolf.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolf should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rolf shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rolf trying to mount his opponent but Redcliffe defends it.
Rolf is working for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolf is keen to just control but Redcliffe is a slippery customer.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Redcliffe won't allow it.
Rolf stalling away here and it's allowed Redcliffe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Redcliffe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redcliffe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolf working for a triangle but Redcliffe defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is trying to control the position but Redcliffe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Redcliffe has passed into side control.
Redcliffe decides to stand back up.
Rolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Rolf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rolf shoots and misses
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Rolf stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolf's head backwards.
Rolf is looking to clinch.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolf can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Rolf.
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redcliffe sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Rolf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Redcliffe is trying to maintain the position but Rolf is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second 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.
Rolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Redcliffe finds it's target.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
Rolf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rolf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Rolf misses with the combination.
Rolf instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redcliffe cracks Rolf with an open hand slap.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Rolf was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf clinches with his opponent.
Redcliffe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rolf.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rolf misses.
Rolf has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Rolf blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe cracks Rolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Rolf moved away.
Redcliffe jabs at Rolf's body.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Rolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Redcliffe's waist but Redcliffe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolf off to one side.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Redcliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolf feints the counter takedown.
Rolf slips under a jab.
Rolf misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rolf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rolf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Rolf's leg. Rolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rolf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to avoid it but Rolf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redcliffe to the ground. Redcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolf tries to clinch up.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Rolf's body.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Redcliffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolf's knee momentarily.
Rolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Redcliffe lands but Rolf takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolf misses the target.
Rolf tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Rolf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redcliffe.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rolf misses with a takedown
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolf misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe scores with a hook.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Rolf drives through and clinches with Redcliffe against the cage.
Redcliffe stops a takedown attempt from Rolf.
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Rolf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Redcliffe lands a jab to Rolf's midsection.
Rolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Rolf throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Rolf sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe works Rolf's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe defending well as Rolf loads up on a big left hand.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Rolf didn't see that one coming.
Rolf checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
Rolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rolf on the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Rolf takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Rolf manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rolf takes one on the button.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolf.
Rolf shoots in but Redcliffe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Rolf misses.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Rolf manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rolf doesn't seem phased though.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Redcliffe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Rolf lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolf wants to clinch.
Redcliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolf.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolf lands a jab to the head.
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick there by Redcliffe.
A swing and a miss from Rolf.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe had his way with Jakob Rolf in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolf.
Rolf appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolf! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Rolf misses
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Redcliffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolf's knee momentarily.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redcliffe's half guard.
Rolf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is pressing down on Rolf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe has Rolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Rolf tries to pass to full mount but Redcliffe defends it.
Redcliffe is trying is best to control the position here.
Rolf seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Redcliffe has recovered full guard.
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.
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Rolf moves nicely into side control.
Rolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Redcliffe's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to bench press Rolf off him but Rolf keeps the position.
Redcliffe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Redcliffe turns into him and now he's in Rolf's guard.
Rolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redcliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redcliffe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jakob Rolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redcliffe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redcliffe defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jakob Rolf.
I think Redcliffe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Kwame Redcliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASSSSSSSSS!!!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.
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