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NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Robson (ranked 2611 p4p, 3383 weight class) and Frank Jaxon (ranked 364 p4p, 436 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Jaxon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson sizes up Jaxon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Robson is looking to land body kicks.
Robson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Jaxon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robson digs a good hook to Jaxon's body.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaxon.
Robson takes a swing at Jaxon's ribcage but misses.
Robson looks to land a combination but Jaxon avoids it well.
Jaxon throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaxon slips a jab and a cross from Robson.
Robson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Robson there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson dips to his left and cracks Jaxon with an uppercut!
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jaxon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robson throws a big shot that misses.
Jaxon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robson.
Robson loads up on a big right hand but Jaxon slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaxon! But no joy.
Jaxon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Robson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robson throws an overhand right that lands on Jaxon's shoulder, as Jaxon tries to avoid the shot.
Jaxon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robson.
Jaxon closes the distance and clinches up with Robson, looking for a takedown. Jaxon pushes Robson against the cage but Robson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaxon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Jaxon blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaxon shoots in looking for a takedown. Robson tries to sprawl out of it but Jaxon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robson lands a high kick!
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaxon doesn't seem phased though.
Robson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaxon shoots in for a takedown but Robson shows good takedown defense.
Neal Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Jaxon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson connects with a crisp jab.
Jaxon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Jaxon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neal Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jaxon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaxon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Jaxon's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaxon wants to counter with a clinch but Robson pushes him away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Robson. Jaxon shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaxon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robson digs a good hook to Jaxon's body.
Robson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Jaxon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Jaxon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaxon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neal Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaxon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaxon can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Robson.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaxon is just out of range.
Jaxon slips under a jab from Robson.
Jaxon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaxon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaxon moves away.
Robson misses with a jab to the body
and Jaxon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robson throws a head kick that misses.
Jaxon wants to counter with a clinch but Robson pushes him away.
Robson catches Jaxon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robson tries to sprawl but Jaxon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jaxon manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon lands a big elbow.
Jaxon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robson hang on?
Jaxon putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jaxon controlling the position easily from mount.
Jaxon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jaxon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaxon is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Robson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Robson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Jaxon anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Robson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Jaxon slips an arm under Robson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Jaxon has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Jaxon is squeezing on Robson like an anaconda would it's prey. Robson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Jaxon!
A relieved looking Frank Jaxon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Peterson (ranked 2472 p4p, 3183 weight class) and Roronoa Zoro (ranked 211 p4p, 264 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zoro is in Peterson's guard.
Zoro looking to pass the guard.
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson working for a triangle but Zoro defends it easily.
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Zoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Zoro pushes his legs off easily.
Peterson working for a triangle but Zoro defends it easily.
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peterson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peterson has escaped and now he's on top!
Peterson wants to control from the top but Zoro keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Zoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Peterson forces his way into half guard.
Zoro wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoro is refusing to be controlled, as Peterson sits in half guard.
Zoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zoro is defending against the submission attempts here by Peterson.
Zoro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Zoro defends it.
Peterson trying to control the action but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Peterson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zoro!
Zoro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson moves nicely into side control.
Peterson working the strikes but Zoro uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Peterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peterson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zoro actively working from the bottom here.
Peterson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson prevents Zoro from improving his position.
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peterson is pressing down on Zoro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zoro is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Peterson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peterson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is trying to maintain the position but Zoro is very close to passing his half guard.
Zoro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peterson defends it well.
Zoro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson gets full guard.
Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Casey Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Zoro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson has his foot on Zoro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoro works his way back into a safe position though.
Zoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zoro has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Peterson is trying to keep Zoro in close.
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Zoro pushes his legs off easily.
Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zoro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zoro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoro drops back looking for a leg! Peterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peterson manages to kick Zoro off! Zoro jumps back into Peterson's guard.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zoro defends it easily.
Peterson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zoro has his hands clasped together but Peterson extends and breaks Zoro's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peterson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Casey Peterson!
The defeated Roronoa Zoro had this to say: 'I'll win next time'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Winston (ranked 2445 p4p, 2900 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 326 p4p, 380 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tokoro's choice of entrance music: Blksmiith - Gore-Tex Covers my Soul. Hideo Tokoro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokoro misses the shot to the body.
Tokoro lands a body shot.
Tokoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Winston misses with a right hand
enabling Tokoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Winston misses the jab.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Tokoro seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Tokoro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tokoro.
Winston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tokoro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winston moves forwards but Tokoro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Dallas Winston has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tokoro misses.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Winston moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
Winston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tokoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winston is trying to break free.
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Winston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tokoro on the side of the head.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winston throws a hook but Tokoro blocks it.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tokoro!
Winston connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokoro slips under a jab.
Winston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokoro is looking to clinch.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Tokoro counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokoro is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tokoro, as that shot connected.
Tokoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Winston there.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Tokoro throws a series of strikes that have Winston backpedaling.
Tokoro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winston.
Tokoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Tokoro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Tokoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tokoro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokoro.
Winston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tokoro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Winston eats them both and turns towards Tokoro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokoro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston misses with a hook. Tokoro ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokoro misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tokoro throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Tokoro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokoro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Tokoro throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Tokoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokoro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winston finds it's way round the side to connect with Tokoro's head.
Tokoro misses with a straight left.
Tokoro scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been informed that Tokoro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Tokoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Tokoro digs a good body shot into Winston's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tokoro misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Winston misses.
Tokoro tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Winston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tokoro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tokoro lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokoro avoids the body shot from Winston.
Tokoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tokoro's head backwards.
Tokoro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Winston avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Winston misses.
Tokoro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Tokoro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tokoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston scores with a jab.
Tokoro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Tokoro moved out of range.
Winston throws a body punch but Tokoro moves out of range.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Tokoro seems unphased.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws a shot from downtown. Tokoro moves away and avoids it.
Winston lands a nice hook to Tokoro's body. Tokoro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston swings for the body but Tokoro moves out of range.
Tokoro moves out of range as Winston strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tokoro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tokoro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tokoro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tokoro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tokoro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Tokoro.
Tokoro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tokoro ducks under a wild hook from Winston.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokoro throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston misses with a left hand
and Tokoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokoro throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokoro moves away.
Tokoro misses with a few strikes there.
Winston avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Winston is looking for a counter combo.
Tokoro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tokoro tries to bum rush Winston with a series of wild strikes but Winston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Winston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokoro counters with a straight right hand.
Tokoro works the jab nicely.
Tokoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Winston.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Tokoro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Winston.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston tries to bum rush Tokoro with a series of wild strikes but Tokoro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokoro swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokoro looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Winston moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
A right-left combo lands from Winston.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokoro misses the target.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dallas Winston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dallas Winston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tokoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokoro tries to clinch up but Winston circles away and keeps his distance.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokoro moves away.
The fighters circling - Winston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tokoro throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston throws the left hand but Tokoro avoids the punch easily.
Winston throws an off balance right hand
and Tokoro counters with a nice body shot.
Tokoro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Tokoro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Winston catches Tokoro right on the button with a cross.
Tokoro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokoro misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro slips under a jab from Winston.
Tokoro works Winston's body with a nice hook.
Tokoro connects with a looping right hand.
Tokoro looks to land a left hand but Winston moved out of range nicely.
Tokoro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tokoro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokoro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tokoro.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Tokoro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Winston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokoro loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
A big left from Winston misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Tokoro uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Winston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winston lands a jab to the head.
Tokoro throws a combination. Winston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tokoro lands the left hand.
Tokoro swinging wildly here.
Tokoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokoro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston scores with a nice strike.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Winston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Winston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tokoro doesn't seem phased though.
Tokoro looks to clinch
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Tokoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Winston's head.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Tokoro ducks right into an uppercut from Winston.
Hideo Tokoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Tokoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokoro misses with a hook.
Tokoro's corner calls for a 1-2. Tokoro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Tokoro.
Tokoro moves out of range of the strikes.
Winston misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Tokoro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokoro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winston on the side of the head.
Tokoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Winston misses with a straight left.
Tokoro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tokoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tokoro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hideo Tokoro.
Well Tokoro 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Tokoro!
A victorious Hideo Tokoro 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 Jamie Webb (ranked 2423 p4p, 3760 weight class) and Edwin Valero (ranked 170 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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136
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135
6 - 2 - 1 |
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Edwin Valero!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valero closes the distance and clinches up with Webb, looking for a takedown. Valero pushes Webb against the cage but Webb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Webb defends well and Valero ends up having to push Webb into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jamie Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Valero.
A chopping leg kick lands by Webb.
Webb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Webb throws a low kick but Valero avoids it.
Valero shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Webb but Webb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Webb.
Valero misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valero is defended easily by Webb.
Webb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valero. Valero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valero tries to move to mount but Webb blocks the move with his legs.
Webb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valero on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valero has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Webb tries to buck Valero off but he can't manage it.
Valero wants to take Webb's back but he can't do it this time.
Webb has given up his back.
Webb is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Webb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valero.
Webb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Valero.
Webb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Valero.
Valero controls the action.
Valero is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Webb is defending well though. Valero let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valero struggling to keep hold of the position.
Valero trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Webb doesn't escape.
Valero has managed to slip his arm under Webb's chin. This could be all over... yep, Webb is tapping out! Submission win for Valero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Valero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 2110 p4p, 3002 weight class) and Valentin Adamovic (ranked 245 p4p, 339 weight class). Valentin Adamovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzier misses with a right hand
and Adamovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adamovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lauzier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Lauzier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Lauzier is trying to break the clinch but Adamovic is controlling him.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land.
Lauzier blocking some punches.
Lauzier manages to break the clinch.
Adamovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adamovic misses with a hook. Lauzier ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Lauzier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Adamovic tenderised Lauzier's leg. Lauzier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adamovic moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Adamovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamovic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lauzier checks a leg kick.
Lauzier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lauzier there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Lauzier with a nice cross.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adamovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adamovic connects with a leg kick.
Adamovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Adamovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Adamovic slips a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Adamovic walks into a straight right hand from Lauzier.
Adamovic throws a low kick but Lauzier moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Good exchange - Adamovic coming out on top.
Lauzier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic.
Adamovic cracks Lauzier with a good jab.
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Lauzier checks a leg kick nicely.
Adamovic takes one to the side of the head.
Adamovic moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adamovic walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzier.
Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Lauzier moved out of range nicely.
Adamovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lauzier. That snapped Adamovic's head back.
Adamovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adamovic misses the shot to the body.
Adamovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Lauzier ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a poor cross that misses
and Adamovic counters with a left to the body.
Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzier throws a hook but Adamovic blocks it.
A good leg kick by Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adamovic throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
Lauzier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adamovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adamovic misses with a low kick as Lauzier jumps back.
Adamovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lauzier under the eye.
Adamovic slips under a jab.
Lauzier connects with a right hand. Adamovic shakes it off.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Adamovic ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Lauzier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adamovic slips a jab from Lauzier.
Adamovic scores with a jab to the head.
Lauzier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lauzier doesn't seem bothered though.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Adamovic ducks down to avoid it.
Lauzier needs to keep his hands up - Adamovic had a free shot at his head there.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Adamovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Adamovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauzier slips a straight right by Adamovic.
Adamovic moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier misses with a right hand
and Adamovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
Adamovic cracks Lauzier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adamovic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lauzier to stand back up!
 Lauzier is rocked!
Gabriel Lauzier's cut is getting worse.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Lauzier's body. Lauzier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Lauzier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
Adamovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adamovic! But no joy.
Adamovic throws out a loose jab but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lauzier seems to have got his legs back now.
Lauzier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lauzier is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
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.
Adamovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Lauzier.
Adamovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamovic.
Adamovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adamovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lauzier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Adamovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adamovic stuns Lauzier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lauzier connects with a jab.
Adamovic works the jab nicely.
Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzier is just out of range.
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Adamovic slips the punch.
It seemed like Adamovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adamovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzier moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adamovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lauzier defending well as Adamovic loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adamovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzier.
Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Lauzier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adamovic cracks Lauzier with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lauzier tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Adamovic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lauzier is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic!
Valentin Adamovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Money Pacman (ranked 2043 p4p, 3374 weight class) and Zach Blackwood (ranked 140 p4p, 225 weight class). Zach Blackwood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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24
135
7 - 0 - 0 |
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145
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zach Blackwood!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackwood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Zach Blackwood has been cut.
Pacman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blackwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacman throws out the jab.
Pacman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackwood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blackwood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pacman circles away.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Blackwood.
Blackwood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacman is trying to escape back to his feet but Blackwood uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwood scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pacman to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Blackwood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood tries to score with some ground and pound. Pacman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Blackwood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pacman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blackwood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pacman wants to get back to his feet but Blackwood drags him back down.
Blackwood throws an elbow but Pacman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Blackwood trying to control the action but Pacman is working from the bottom.
Blackwood is trying to get an arm triangle but Pacman is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacman sneaks out the side door and pushes Blackwood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pacman lands a left and a right that send Blackwood crashing to the mat, dazed. Pacman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Blackwood is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacman lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Blackwood up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Pacman from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Blackwood's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Money Pacman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mendez (ranked 645 p4p, 3227 weight class) and Herbert Justen (ranked 83 p4p, 377 weight class). Justen has chosen Super Chargers as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbert Justen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Justen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Justen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendez's best efforts.
Justen has hold of Mendez's hands but Mendez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendez lands strikes from half guard.
Mendez drops an elbow to the side of Justen's head.
Justen is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez working over Justen with some ground and pound. Justen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Justen trying to get back to full guard but Mendez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Justen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Justen hang on?
Mendez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Justen hang on?
Justen is rocked!
Justen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendez lands a big shot to the head and Justen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Mendez!
In defeat, Herbert Justen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm done... will now only focus on training my BJJ skills and support my teammates'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Sharpe (ranked 751 p4p, 1459 weight class) and Samuel Jones (ranked 92 p4p, 178 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a body shot.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharpe tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a right and a left that Sharpe avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sharpe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharpe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharpe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Sharpe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Sharpe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharpe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sharpe wants a takedown.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Sharpe avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharpe rather than just go for the knockout.
Sharpe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown.
Jones tries to work over Sharpe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sharpe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Sharpe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Samuel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharpe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Sharpe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sharpe is in Jones's guard.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sharpe, up you get!
Sharpe moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Sharpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Sharpe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sharpe letting Jones take a breather here.
Sharpe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharpe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sharpe isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing.
Jones pulls Sharpe in to control the position.
Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Sharpe keeps moving.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is fighting to break Sharpe's control of his arms but Sharpe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sharpe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sharpe keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up.
Sharpe wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sharpe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharpe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sharpe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sharpe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sharpe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharpe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Sharpe looking to control but instead Jones has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sharpe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sharpe looks to land a strike but Jones avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sharpe looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Sharpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sharpe, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sharpe on the side of the head.
Samuel Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharpe.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sharpe ducks down to avoid it.
BOOM! Jones lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sharpe. Sharpe tries to recover but Jones is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sharpe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Jones!
Samuel Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Saragih (ranked 1483 p4p, 3122 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 103 p4p, 209 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Saragih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saragih throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinklage defending well as Saragih loads up on a big left hand.
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Peter Dinklage has been cut.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Saragih throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saragih swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saragih throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinklage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saragih throws out a loose jab but Dinklage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dinklage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dinklage moves away from the strike by Saragih.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Saragih avoids it with no problem.
Saragih connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dinklage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've been told by Saragih's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih misses with a hook. Dinklage ducked under it nicely.
Dinklage looks to land a combination. Saragih sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Jack Saragih has been cut.
Dinklage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saragih misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Dinklage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saragih throws a right hand that Dinklage ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinklage also avoids with ease.
Dinklage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saragih with a body shot.
Saragih swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinklage.
Saragih scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dinklage needs to keep his hands up - Saragih had a free shot at his head there.
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
A countering left hand to the body from Dinklage misses.
Saragih is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dinklage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saragih misses with a looping left.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Saragih avoids it with no problem.
Saragih thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saragih takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Dinklage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saragih at a distance.
Saragih misses with a combination
and Dinklage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saragih takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Saragih.
Dinklage throws out a counter right but Saragih avoids it with no problem.
Saragih connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dinklage momentarily.
Saragih throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dinklage to counter with a crisp jab.
Saragih tries to bum rush Dinklage with a series of wild strikes but Dinklage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saragih bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dinklage's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saragihs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dinklage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saragih.
Dinklage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saragih just misses with a punch to the body.
Saragih throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saragih is rocked!
Saragih throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinklage misses with a hook. Saragih ducked under it nicely.
Saragih tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Saragih.
Saragih pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saragih throws a hook to the side of Dinklage's head but Dinklage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saragih looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Saragih as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Dinklage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saragih connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinklage scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Saragih looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Dinklage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saragih lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Saragih.
Saragih looks to land a right hand but Dinklage moved out of range.
Saragih fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dinklage scores with a body shot.
Saragih thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinklage misses with a straight right.
Saragih throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Saragih dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Saragih lands a glancing blow to the side of Dinklage's head.
Saragih slips under a jab.
Dinklage moves into the clinch.
Dinklage lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinklage stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saragih.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage lands a body punch.
Saragih wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dinklage struggles to land a body shot inside as Saragih controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saragih blocks an uppercut.
Dinklage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dinklage taking a breather.
Dinklage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saragih is trying to push Dinklage away but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dinklage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinklage pushes Saragih back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dinklage misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
Saragih wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saragih breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saragih misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saragih fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saragih throws a right hand that misses
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinklage takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage slowing the pace effectively.
Dinklage has a couple of punches blocked by Saragih.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinklage.
Saragih gets through Dinklage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saragih manages to break the clinch.
Saragih scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saragih.
It seemed like Dinklage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jack Saragih is winning the standup battle so far.
Saragih misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
A nice side step and Dinklage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saragih, as that shot connected.
Saragih misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a straight right hand.
Saragih swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dinklage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saragih works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage clinches up against the cage.
Saragih wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dinklage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saragih throws a head punch that misses.
Dinklage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinklage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
A head punch on the inside from Dinklage fails to land.
Dinklage scores with a shoulder strike.
Saragih takes a shot to the head.
Oh Saragih is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Dinklage on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinklage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dinklage takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Dinklage.
Saragih tries to break free but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saragih tries a body shot but Dinklage blocks it.
Dinklage lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinklage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saragihs head.
Dinklage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinklage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saragih looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dinklage lands a right hand.
Dinklage misses with a body punch.
Saragih is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saragih wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saragih misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinklage prevents Saragih from breaking the clinch.
Dinklage lands a hook that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
Dinklage has a couple of punches blocked by Saragih.
Saragih wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dinklage.
Saragih wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
Saragih's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saragih blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peter Dinklage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dinklage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saragih backwards.
Dinklage working aggressively here.
Saragih looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Saragih throws a jab when Dinklage was well out of range.
Saragih throws a combination that misses
and Dinklage counters with a big right hand! Oh Saragih is in trouble here! Dinklage follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Dinklage!
A very excited looking Peter Dinklage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 292 p4p, 363 weight class) and Russ Simons (ranked 40 p4p, 49 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Simons!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons 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.
It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Simons throws a shot from downtown. Anudo moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Anudo misses the target.
Simons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anudo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simons lands a nice shot that snaps Anudo's head back.
Simons scores with a nice strike.
Simons throws an off balance right hand
and Anudo counters with an inside leg kick.
Anudo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simons lands a big right hand that sends Anudo crashing to the mat! Simons stays standing though and waves Anudo back to his feet!
Anudo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simons weaves into range and cracks Anudo right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Anudo goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Simons is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
Russ Simons is the new heavyweight champion!
Russ Simons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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