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OPG: Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Logan (ranked 25612 p4p, 25650 weight class) and Csongor Kiss (ranked 517 p4p, 511 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonathan Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Csongor Kiss!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan shoots in but Kiss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Logan has his takedown stuffed
and Kiss counters by moving into the clinch.
Logan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Logan has Kiss pressed against the cage, preventing Kiss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Logan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiss has him pressed against the cage.
Logan working hard to break the clinch.
Kiss successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiss is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kiss throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Logan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kiss holds on and takes a little breather.
Kiss is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Logan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Logan has Kiss pressed against the cage, preventing Kiss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kiss is looking for a takedown.
Kiss is trying to trip Logan. He has hold of a leg but Logan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kiss persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kiss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Logan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Logan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan pushes Kiss off and gets back to his feet.
Kiss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kiss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jonathan Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Csongor Kiss.
Logan fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Logan circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiss stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logan as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiss.
Logan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Logan tries for a takedown but Kiss circles away easily
and Logan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Kiss as Logan shoots in.
Logan tries to clinch up.
Logan tries to clinch there but Kiss circles away.
Kiss shoots in but Logan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Logan lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Logan misses with a takedown
and Kiss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiss moves into range and clinches up with Logan.
Kiss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Logan wants the takedown. Kiss is fighting it off but Logan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kiss's guard against the cage.
Kiss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Logan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Logan is trying to break free.
Logan jumps guard and drags Kiss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kiss stopping the sweep attempt from Logan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Csongor Kiss 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.
Logan shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiss tries to sprawl out of it but Logan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kiss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Logan stalling.
Logan stops a takedown attempt from Kiss.
Kiss jumps guard but Logan stands there with Kiss around his waist. Kiss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan tries to pull guard but Kiss won't allow it.
Kiss wants to take the fight to the mat but Logan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jonathan Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Csongor Kiss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kiss is looking to break free of the clinch but Logan has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss pulls guard effortlessly.
Logan is fighting to break Kiss's control of his arms but Kiss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kiss's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Logan wants to control from the top but Kiss keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiss is looking for a triangle but Logan pushes his legs off easily.
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kiss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Logan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiss's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan is looking to advance position but Kiss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Logan is just holding on here. Kiss manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss looking for the choke from the back.
Kiss doesn't have the hooks in and Logan manages to turn into his guard.
Kiss pulls Logan in close to prevent any damage.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Kiss is keeping the position.
Kiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Kiss is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kiss has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Logan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kiss wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Logan jumps guard but Kiss stands there with Logan around his waist. Logan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Logan is pressed up against the cage. Kiss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Logan down to the mat. Logan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Logan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kiss fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Logan to the ground. Kiss is now in Logan's guard.
Kiss is standing up over Logan. Logan looks to escape but Kiss dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Csongor Kiss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kiss has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Logan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kiss prevents it.
Kiss ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kiss no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kiss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Csongor Kiss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan wants to control from the top but Kiss keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiss looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kiss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Logan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is looking to sweep but instead, Kiss has passed into half guard.
Kiss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kiss is working for a kimura but Logan is defending it quite comfortably.
Kiss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiss in particular looking to stall.
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.
More stalling from Kiss.
Kiss is trying to work for a kimura but Logan is defending well.
Kiss decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Logan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Logan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Logan fails with the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Logan enables Kiss to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Logan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Logan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kiss dives into side control.
Logan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss controls the position.
Kiss is trying to move to mount but Logan reverses beautifully and ends up in Kiss's guard.
Kiss pushes Logan off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Logan wants it to stay on the feet.
Kiss drives through and clinches with Logan against the cage.
Jonathan Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Csongor Kiss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Logan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Csongor Kiss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Csongor Kiss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Dzhugashvili (ranked 25622 p4p, 5475 weight class) and Libor Charvat (ranked 482 p4p, 460 weight class). Joseph Dzhugashvili has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Libor Charvat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charvat moves out of range of the body kick.
Charvat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Charvat moves into the clinch.
Dzhugashvili has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Charvat after a bit of a struggle.
Dzhugashvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzhugashvili scores with a one two! Charvat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dzhugashvili misses with a straight right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Charvat.
Charvat tries to stand but Dzhugashvili is controlling his head.
Dzhugashvili pushes Charvat away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Charvat gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charvat has hold of Dzhugashvili's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dzhugashvili seems comfortable defending it but Charvat has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dzhugashvili is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dzhugashvili is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Charvat couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Libor Charvat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Himan Sym (ranked 4543 p4p, 4214 weight class) and Rojesterman Haynes (ranked 443 p4p, 424 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Himan Sym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rojesterman Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sym throws a nice looking combination but Haynes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haynes blocks a head kick by Sym.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.
Haynes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haynes connects with a high kick.
Sym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sym shoots for a takedown but Haynes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haynes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sym sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sym went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haynes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haynes. That's going to slow Sym down.
Haynes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sym!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sym wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sym tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Haynes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sym has given up his back here.
Sym can't escape the position.
Haynes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sym knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sym for a finish.
Haynes is hanging on to Sym's back as he tries to escape.
Haynes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sym is in bad spot here.
Sym wants to control his opponent's hands but Haynes gets his hands free.
Sym breaks Haynes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Haynes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sym being controlled here momentarily.
Sym postures up in Haynes's guard and throws a big left but Haynes blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Haynes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sym wants to sweep but no luck.
Haynes drops back looking for a leg! Sym is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sym manages to kick Haynes off! Haynes jumps back into Sym's guard.
Haynes stops Sym from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haynes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sym wants to improve his position but instead Haynes has moved into half guard.
Haynes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sym is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sym keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sym moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rojesterman Haynes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sym shoots in but Haynes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haynes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sym defends it well.
Sym forces Haynes back against the cage and clinches.
Sym fails to pull guard.
Sym successfully pulls guard.
Sym is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Haynes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sym has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haynes has managed to get both his arms back between Sym's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haynes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haynes throwing strikes from guard but Sym blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sym keeping moving, preventing Haynes from controlling successfully.
Sym looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rojesterman Haynes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haynes trying to control the position from guard on top but Sym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sym fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sym closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes blocks a body shot from Sym.
Haynes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sym to keep the fight standing.
Haynes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haynes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sym paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sym stuns Haynes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sym moves into the clinch successfully.
Sym successfully pulls guard.
Haynes slips nicely into half guard.
Sym is trying to control but Haynes manages to pass to mount!
Haynes lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes dominating with strikes here.
Haynes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sym is looking to escape.
Haynes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sym keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sym tries to lock up and control but Haynes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes trying to control but Sym is having none of it.
Sym is desperately trying to improve his position but Haynes has a good base and remains in mount.
Haynes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sym wants to get back to his feet.
Sym keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haynes controlling from the full mount.
Sym tries to reverse the position but Haynes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rojesterman Haynes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Sym shoots in and drives through. Haynes sprawls well.
Sym darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Haynes tenderised Sym's leg. Sym is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sym blocks a head kick by Haynes.
Haynes tries to clinch there but Sym circles away.
Sym darts in and clinches Haynes up against the cage.
Sym breaks the clinch.
Haynes throws a low kick but Sym avoids it.
Haynes tries for a takedown but Sym sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sym has Haynes up against the cage in a clinch.
Haynes keeps control of Sym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes jumps into guard, dragging Sym to the mat.
Sym tries to stand but Haynes is controlling from the bottom.
Haynes looking for a sweep. Not yet Haynes, not yet.
Haynes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haynes working a defensive guard here.
Sym wants to stand but Haynes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sym controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haynes is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haynes dives in and grabs Sym's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sym pushes down on Haynes's head and hops out.
Sym tries to clinch there but Haynes circles away.
Sym tries for a takedown but Haynes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sym dives in and grabs Haynes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haynes pushes down on Sym's head and hops out.
Haynes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Himan Sym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sym fails with a takedown attempt.
Haynes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sym avoids the head kick by Haynes.
Sym throws a big counter combination but Haynes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haynes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sym shoots in but Haynes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sym tries to clinch there but Haynes circles away.
Rojesterman Haynes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sym throws a sloppy head kick and Haynes moves out of range easily.
Sym goes for a double leg but Haynes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haynes continues to drive forward.
Sym working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sym tries to land knees in the clinch but Haynes avoids the damage to the body.
Haynes drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haynes is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haynes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Haynes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Haynes as Sym shoots in.
Sym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haynes.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown but Sym shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haynes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sym.
Haynes has a takedown stuffed.
Sym thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haynes dives in for a single leg takedown but Sym sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Himan Sym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojesterman Haynes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Himan Sym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rojesterman Haynes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haynes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rojesterman Haynes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Crisanni (ranked 3884 p4p, 3666 weight class) and Andy Perkasa (ranked 404 p4p, 387 weight class). Crisanni comes into the arena with Trueno - FELL ME?? blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 Los Angeles, Alexander Crisanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Perkasa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Perkasa.
Perkasa lands with a kick to the temple. Crisanni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andy Perkasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkasa throws a push kick but Crisanni slaps the foot to one side.
Perkasa throws a body punch but Crisanni moves out of range.
Perkasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crisanni clinches with his opponent.
Perkasa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkasa can't break the clinch.
Crisanni blocking some punches.
Crisanni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Perkasa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkasa stalling in the clinch but Crisanni improves position.
Crisanni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkasa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Perkasa tries to clinch
and Crisanni counters with a shoot takedown. Perkasa fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkasa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crisanni controls the pace.
Perkasa looking to control.
Perkasa has an active guard here but Crisanni has managed to pass into half guard.
Crisanni stalling.
Crisanni decides to stand up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkasa.
Perkasa throws a nice looking combination but Crisanni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crisanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkasa throws a nice looking combination but Crisanni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkasa tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Perkasa misses
and Crisanni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perkasa looks winded!
Crisanni instigates a clinch.
Crisanni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perkasa tries to land knees in the clinch but Crisanni avoids the damage to the body.
Crisanni breaks the clinch.
Crisanni rushes Perkasa and presses him up against the cage.
Crisanni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perkasa's efforts to push away.
Perkasa misses with some punches.
Crisanni tightens his grip and picks Perkasa up, before dumping him to the ground. Perkasa manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crisanni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crisanni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crisanni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Perkasa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Crisanni rolls with it to try and escape but Perkasa cranks on the arm and Crisanni is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Perkasa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rio Wulansari (ranked 3391 p4p, 3500 weight class) and Umar Osmanolieve (ranked 354 p4p, 361 weight class). Rio Wulansari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rio Wulansari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Umar Osmanolieve!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulansari tries to keep at a distance but Osmanolieve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osmanolieve looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wulansari breaks the clinch.
Osmanolieve moves in looking to clinch but Wulansari pushes him off.
Osmanolieve moves into range and clinches up with Wulansari.
Wulansari lands with a right to the head.
Wulansari gets control of Osmanolieve's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wulansari wants to stand but Osmanolieve is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osmanolieve throws a strike but Wulansari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wulansari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osmanolieve has a closed guard, preventing Wulansari from standing up.
Osmanolieve is working an open guard so Wulansari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wulansari closes the distance and clinches.
Wulansari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulansari keeps the fight on the outside.
Wulansari closes the distance and clinches.
Wulansari lands an uppercut.
Wulansari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wulansari closes the distance and pushes Osmanolieve back into the cage.
Wulansari jumps guard but Osmanolieve stands there with Wulansari around his waist. Wulansari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wulansari stalling in the clinch.
Wulansari stalling.
Osmanolieve blocking some punches.
Wulansari pushes Osmanolieve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wulansari jumps guard but Osmanolieve stands there with Wulansari around his waist. Wulansari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Wulansari.
A short right from Wulansari.
Osmanolieve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wulansari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Wulansari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulansari missing with knees to the body.
Wulansari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch.
Wulansari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osmanolieve just stands there and leans against the cage.
Osmanolieve tries to break the clinch but Wulansari is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Osmanolieve has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wulansari is working Osmanolieve over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulansari tries to pull guard but Osmanolieve won't allow it.
Wulansari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulansari's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wulansari leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wulansari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osmanolieve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wulansari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch.
Osmanolieve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Wulansari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch.
Wulansari fails to pull guard.
Osmanolieve tries to circle away but Wulansari has him pinned against the cage.
Wulansari lands an uppercut.
Wulansari throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmanolieve.
Wulansari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osmanolieve backwards.
Wulansari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wulansari has closed the distance and engaged Osmanolieve in a clinch.
Wulansari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osmanolieve can do to turn this around?
Osmanolieve tries to pull guard but Wulansari holds him up against the cage and eventually Osmanolieve drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch.
Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Osmanolieve is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wulansari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
Wulansari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wulansari manages to pull guard.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Osmanolieve is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osmanolieve is standing up over Wulansari. Wulansari looks to escape but Osmanolieve dives into side control.
Wulansari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulansari has closed the distance and engaged Osmanolieve in a clinch.
Wulansari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osmanolieve backwards.
Wulansari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osmanolieve walks away with a smile on his face. Wulansari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Wulansari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wulansari lands a shot to the body.
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulansari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Wulansari.
Wulansari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wulansari breaks from the clinch.
Wulansari clinches up with Osmanolieve and pushes him back against the cage.
Wulansari tries to pull guard but Osmanolieve won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wulansari.
Wulansari manages to break the clinch.
Wulansari clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulansari swings wildly with an uppercut but Osmanolieve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulansari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osmanolieve's elbow.
Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wulansari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osmanolieve walks away with a smile on his face. Wulansari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wulansari clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wulansari.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulansari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osmanolieve's brow.
A body shot lands from Wulansari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Wulansari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch.
Rio Wulansari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Osmanolieve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Osmanolieve won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet.
Wulansari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osmanolieve on the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wulansari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wulansari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osmanolieve tries to work over Wulansari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wulansari misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osmanolieve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wulansari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osmanolieve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulansari taking a breather.
Osmanolieve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulansari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wulansari has Osmanolieve pushed against the cage.
Wulansari lands with a light punch inside.
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Osmanolieve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wulansari wants to stand up but Osmanolieve is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulansari darts in and clinches Osmanolieve up against the cage.
Wulansari successfully pulls guard.
Wulansari wants to stand up but Osmanolieve is controlling him.
Rio Wulansari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osmanolieve wants to stand but Wulansari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Osmanolieve won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wulansari clinches with his opponent.
Wulansari pulls guard.
Osmanolieve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osmanolieve prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet.
Umar Osmanolieve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Wulansari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wulansari has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Wulansari!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Jimenez (ranked 3173 p4p, 3377 weight class) and John Adam Jr (ranked 333 p4p, 352 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Adam Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam Jr moves to clinch but Jimenez breaks away
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimenez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jimenez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jimenez in particular looking to stall.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr is controlling Jimenez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jimenez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jimenez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adam Jr is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez passes to side control.
Jimenez cracks Adam Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adam Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adam Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Adam Jr is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adam Jr is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jimenez cracks Adam Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adam Jr struggling a bit here.
Jimenez trying to control the position but Adam Jr is working away.
Jimenez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adam Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jimenez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Adam Jr from controlling successfully.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam Jr is one step ahead there.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Adam Jr is having none of it.
Jimenez has control of Adam Jr's left arm, preventing Adam Jr from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adam Jr distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adam Jr.
Adam Jr is in close to Jimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam Jr trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Adam Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Adam Jr postures up.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adam Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adam Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard.
Adam Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jimenez pulls Adam Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adam Jr trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adam Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jimenez has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Jimenez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adam Jr wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Adam Jr fails with the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam Jr shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense.
Jimenez moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Jimenez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adam Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jose Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Adam Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adam Jr tries to clinch up.
Jimenez leaves Adam Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jimenez pinned against the cage. Jimenez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Adam Jr tries to get set, Jimenez tries to push him back and clinch up but Adam Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
Jimenez clinches with his opponent.
Jimenez has hold of one of Adam Jr's legs. Adam Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Jimenez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Adam Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jimenez stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Adam Jr wants a takedown.
Jimenez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam Jr.
Jimenez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Adam Jr regains guard immediately.
Adam Jr is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam Jr keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
Jimenez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adam Jr can do to turn this around?
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam Jr is pulling down on Jimenez's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam Jr! But no joy.
That's four 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.
Jimenez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adam Jr backs up against the cage.
Jimenez moves into the clinch.
Adam Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jimenez is defending well.
Jimenez controlling the action here for a moment.
Adam Jr has Jimenez pushed against the cage.
Jimenez has hold of one of Adam Jr's legs. Adam Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Jimenez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jimenez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam Jr trying to control the position here.
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Jimenez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jimenez clobbers Adam Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jimenez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adam Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Adam Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jimenez as Adam Jr shoots in.
Jose Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Adam Jr.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adam Jr enables Jimenez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adam Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard.
Adam Jr cracks Jimenez with a solid left hand.
Adam Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimenez is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Adam Jr is having none of it.
Adam Jr with a nice head shot there.
Adam Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jimenez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jimenez has escaped and now he's on top!
Jimenez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Jimenez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimenez stands up over Adam Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jimenez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam Jr is pulling down on Jimenez's head. It's preventing any offense from Jimenez, at least for the moment.
Jimenez throwing strikes from guard but Adam Jr blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Adam Jr moves out of range.
Adam Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Adam Jr shoots in for a double leg but Jimenez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adam Jr wants to clinch
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adam Jr did well to prevent Jimenez getting side control.
Adam Jr is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adam Jr avoid being mounted?
Jimenez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Jimenez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Adam Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam Jr wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Jimenez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karson Caldwell (ranked 2522 p4p, 3488 weight class) and Reylam Tagalog (ranked 292 p4p, 382 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karson Caldwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reylam Tagalog!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldwell lands an overhand right.
 It looks like Reylam Tagalog has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caldwell.
Tagalog lands a nice looking body kick.
Caldwell scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Caldwell.
Caldwell stuffs the takedown.
Tagalog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Caldwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caldwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caldwell lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Tagalog.
Tagalog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caldwell throws a series of punches but Tagalog moves out of range.
Caldwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tagalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karson Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell jabs at Tagalog's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell lands a head shot.
That has opened up Reylam Tagalog's cut even more.
Caldwell lands a jab-cross combination.
 Tagalog is rocked!
Tagalog looks winded!
Tagalog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tagalog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caldwell counters with a huge left! Tagalog is in big trouble! He's backing up but Caldwell isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tagalog from any more damage. A dominating finish by Caldwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karson Caldwell!
Karson Caldwell 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jackson (ranked 2851 p4p, 2776 weight class) and Kenyon Collier (ranked 324 p4p, 318 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 Montreal, Kevin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenyon Collier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Collier isn't so interested in that idea.
Collier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collier is one step ahead there.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collier controls the pace.
It looks like Collier might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls Collier momentarily but Collier frees himself.
Collier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Collier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Collier is continuing to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Collier throwing strikes but missing.
Collier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collier tries to clinch up.
Jackson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Collier just manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Collier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson pulls Collier in to control the position.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Collier postures up.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collier on the ground.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Collier misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson swings for the body but Collier moves out of range.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Kenyon Collier has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Collier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Collier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Collier moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Collier.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Collier avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Collier's head back.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Collier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Collier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson digs a good hook to Collier's body.
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!
Collier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collier tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collier tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kevin Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenyon Collier.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenyon Collier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Collier misses the target.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collier can do to turn this around?
Jackson thuds a left hand into Collier's body.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Collier forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Collier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Collier misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Kenyon Collier's cut even more.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Collier is rocked!
Jackson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Collier falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jackson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Jackson!
Kevin Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $97 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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