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JF 21 - Watcher vs Jacobs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zachery Malone (ranked 4889 p4p, 4919 weight class) and Casey Van Sanders (ranked 225 p4p, 227 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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144
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zachery Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casey Van Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Sanders was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Malone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malone not doing much here.
Malone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Van Sanders is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Sanders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Sanders trying to control from the bottom.
Malone controlling the action here.
Van Sanders trying to hold on to Malone's head to control him but Malone postures up.
Malone trying to control from half guard but Van Sanders is working away.
Van Sanders wants to improve his position but Malone is controlling well.
Malone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Sanders keeps working.
Van Sanders wants to get back to full guard.
Malone stops Van Sanders from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Van Sanders scores with a one two! Malone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van Sanders gets a double leg takedown into Malone's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Malone holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malone is on top in guard.
Van Sanders keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Malone preventing the sweep.
Malone controlling from the top position.
Malone wants to control from the top but Van Sanders keeps moving.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Sanders working for a triangle but Malone defends it easily.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Sanders trying to strike off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Sanders looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Van Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zachery Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malone is defended easily by Van Sanders.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachery Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders throws a leg kick which misses Malone's front leg but catches the back leg as Malone tries to avoid it.
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Sanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
As Malone backs off Van Sanders throws a huge counter combo but Malone manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone slips under a jab from Van Sanders.
Van Sanders misses with a straight right.
Van Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone is looking for a counter combo.
Malone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Sanders circles away.
Malone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Sanders swivels and escapes.
Danga de danga de dang - Malone scores with a four punch combination!
Malone moves into the clinch.
Van Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Sanders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone avoids it really well and circles away.
Malone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Sanders does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malone trying to pass the guard but Van Sanders defending well.
Malone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Sanders moves into full guard.
Van Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Sanders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Sanders has Malone pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Malone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Sanders keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Sanders slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zachery Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone misses with a takedown attempt - Van Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Malone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Malone blocks a head kick by Van Sanders.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Van Sanders drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malone defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Sanders throws a counter combo.
Van Sanders gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Sanders wants to free his trapped foot but Malone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Sanders is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Sanders's back!
Casey Van Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone avoiding Van Sanders 's attempts to control his hands.
Malone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Casey Van Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malone dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Sanders sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Sanders tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.
Malone misses with a two punch combination.
Malone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Malone sprawls well. Malone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders feints and then cracks Malone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malone down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Sanders is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malone's half guard.
Malone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Malone.
Malone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Van Sanders wants to get up but he can't break Malone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Sanders wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Van Sanders stays in close to Malone's body and controls the position.
Malone working a defensive guard here.
Van Sanders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Van Sanders. Beautiful body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachery Malone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malone throws a nice looking combination but Van Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Sanders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Van Sanders coming out on top.
Van Sanders drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Sanders postures up.
Van Sanders is stalling in the full guard.
Van Sanders trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone keeping full guard, as Van Sanders tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Sanders is fighting to break Malone's control of his arms but Malone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Van Sanders trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malone controls Van Sanders momentarily but Van Sanders frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Malone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Sanders is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Van Sanders circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malone is fending him off so far but Van Sanders persists. Nope, Malone circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Sanders but Van Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Casey Van Sanders.
I've got Van Sanders 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Van Sanders!
After the fight, Casey Van Sanders was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Munoz (ranked 25379 p4p, 3586 weight class) and Mathew Lavoie (ranked 406 p4p, 299 weight class). Lavoie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Forever. 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
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Lavoie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavoie pushes Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lavoie successfully pulls guard.
Munoz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Munoz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavoie avoids it really well and circles away.
Lavoie blocks a head kick by Munoz.
Lavoie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Munoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavoie circles away.
Lavoie closes the distance and clinches.
Lavoie is struggling to control the position.
Munoz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munoz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lavoie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lavoie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munoz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lavoie blocking some punches.
Lavoie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavoie avoids it.
Munoz tries to break the clinch but Lavoie is controlling the position.
Lavoie scores a nice knee to the body.
Lavoie prevents a body shot from Munoz.
Munoz is trying to pull guard but Lavoie has him pressed against the cage.
Munoz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Munoz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lavoie.
Munoz fails to pull guard.
Lavoie works on Munoz's body with a couple of short punches.
Lavoie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lavoie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munoz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Munoz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lavoie's elbow.
Lavoie has Munoz pressed against the cage, preventing Munoz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Munoz missing with knees to the body.
Lavoie avoiding damage as Munoz throws knees to the body.
Munoz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lavoie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munoz is breathing heavily.
Lavoie forces Munoz back against the cage and clinches.
Munoz trying to land knees to the body.
Munoz trying to land knees to the body.
Lavoie just leaning against Munoz, taking a breather.
Lavoie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Munoz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lavoie pushes Munoz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lavoie working Munoz over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavoie prevents a body shot from Munoz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz successfully pulls guard.
Munoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavoie stands and steps away. Munoz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lavoie takes the fight into the clinch.
Lavoie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lavoie clinches with his opponent.
Munoz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lavoie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Munoz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Munoz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lavoie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lavoie.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavoie.
Lavoie lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavoie lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavoie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lavoie closes the distance and pushes Munoz back into the cage.
Lavoie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munoz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lavoie rushes Munoz and presses him up against the cage.
Munoz is working for takedown but Lavoie is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lavoie.
Lavoie crunches a lovely knee into Munoz's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lavoie.
Lavoie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Munoz up against the cage.
Lavoie manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Lavoie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lavoie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Lavoie.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lavoie.
Lavoie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lavoie is struggling to control the position.
Lavoie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lavoie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lavoie has Munoz pressed against the cage.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavoie avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz misses with a knee strike.
Munoz jumps guard but Lavoie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Munoz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lavoie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lavoie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lavoie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Munoz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz lands a good knee to the midsection. Lavoie won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Munoz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lavoie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cesar Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavoie clinches up with Munoz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lavoie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munoz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lavoie rushes Munoz and presses him up against the cage.
Munoz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lavoie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Munoz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lavoie working Munoz over with knees to the body.
Munoz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavoie is defending well for now.
Munoz wants to get back to striking at distance but Lavoie won't allow it.
Lavoie managing to block the knees to the body from Munoz.
Lavoie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavoie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lavoie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mathew Lavoie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Lavoie.
Lavoie has Munoz pressed against the cage, preventing Munoz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lavoie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lavoie scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Lavoie.
Lavoie breaks from the clinch.
Lavoie closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Lavoie.
Munoz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lavoie has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavoie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munoz.
Lavoie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lavoie moves into the clinch.
Lavoie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lavoie closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lavoie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lavoie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lavoie darts in and clinches Munoz up against the cage.
Lavoie has Munoz pressed against the cage, preventing Munoz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lavoie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Munoz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lavoie just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavoie looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavoie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lavoie lands a good knee to the midsection. Munoz won't want to take too many of those.
Lavoie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munoz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lavoie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz tries to pull guard but Lavoie holds him up against the cage and eventually Munoz drops back down to his feet.
Lavoie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Munoz is trying to break free.
Lavoie lands an elbow inside.
Munoz fails to pull guard.
Lavoie stalling against the cage.
Lavoie manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Lavoie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Munoz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lavoie pushes Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lavoie is working Munoz over against the cage.
Lavoie scores a nice knee to the body.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavoie avoids it.
Lavoie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Cesar Munoz has been cut.
Lavoie lands a nice knee to the body.
Munoz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lavoie is defending well for now.
Lavoie is trying to drag Munoz to the mat but Munoz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lavoie lands a good knee to the midsection. Munoz won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavoie lands a good knee to the midsection. Munoz won't want to take too many of those.
Lavoie is pressed up against the cage. Munoz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lavoie down to the mat. Lavoie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Munoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavoie circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavoie drives through and clinches with Munoz against the cage.
Munoz can't break the clinch.
Lavoie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lavoie clinches up with Munoz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lavoie wants to take the fight to the mat but Munoz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lavoie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lavoie has managed to clinch.
Munoz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavoie walks away with a smile on his face. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lavoie has managed to clinch.
Lavoie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munoz trying to land knees to the body.
Lavoie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavoie has Munoz up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Munoz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lavoie's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lavoie.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lavoie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munoz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lavoie clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavoie avoiding damage.
Munoz tries a knee to the head but Lavoie blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavoie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munoz.
Lavoie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Munoz being controlled against the cage.
Lavoie landing knees to the body.
Lavoie tries to score a body lock takedown but Munoz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lavoie lands an elbow inside.
Munoz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lavoie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lavoie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavoie clinches up against the cage.
Lavoie landing knees to the body.
Lavoie is struggling to control the position.
Lavoie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Munoz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Munoz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavoie.
Munoz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lavoie avoids it.
Lavoie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavoie walks away with a smile on his face. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munoz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lavoie.
Lavoie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cesar Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathew Lavoie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lavoie scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Lavoie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lavoie 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Lavoie!
Mathew Lavoie very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Alonso (ranked 25347 p4p, 3646 weight class) and Thomas Holmes (ranked 471 p4p, 379 weight class). Marcos Alonso 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcos Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes with the counter takedown but Alonso avoids it easily.
Holmes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alonso. That did some damage!
Alonso lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alonso with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Marcos Alonso has been cut.
A jab from Holmes misses.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alonso manages to avoid it.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alonso was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alonso.
Alonso lands with a cross.
Holmes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alonso.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alonso or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes, which made it look bad.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Alonso saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alonso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alonso fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alonso throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Alonso closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes has Alonso pressed against the cage, preventing Alonso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alonso has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alonso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
Holmes loads up on a big right hand but Alonso slips the punch.
Holmes rushes Alonso and presses him up against the cage.
Alonso is trying to break free.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
BOOM! Holmes lands a beautiful left hook that drops Alonso. Alonso tries to recover but Holmes is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Alonso lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Holmes!
Thomas Holmes 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Banton (ranked 25338 p4p, 3541 weight class) and Rafael Ramirez (ranked 484 p4p, 399 weight class). Banton has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Thomas Banton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Banton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Banton is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Banton's guard.
Banton is breathing heavily.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Ramirez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramirez drives through and clinches with Banton against the cage.
Banton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banton.
Ramirez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Banton is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banton to see if he's OK.
Ramirez decides to stand back up. Ramirez steps back and let's Banton get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez rushes Banton and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ramirez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramirez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banton is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ramirez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Swirly (ranked 3790 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Phishiji Zamu (ranked 399 p4p, 449 weight class). Swirly comes to the cage accompanied by The sound of goats screaming. Ed Swirly 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Swirly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Zamu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Swirly misses
and Zamu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swirly fails to land with a series of punches.
Swirly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zamu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swirly misses with a wild body shot.
Zamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swirly with a nice cross.
 It looks like Phishiji Zamu has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swirly, as that shot connected.
Swirly misses with an uppercut.
Zamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zamu moves out of range of the leg kick from Swirly.
Zamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swirly throws a body shot but no joy.
Swirly throws the kick towards the body but Zamu avoids it.
Swirly clobbers Zamu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swirly misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Zamu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Swirly misses.
Swirly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Swirly throws a right hand that misses
and Zamu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zamu cracks Swirly with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Swirly. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Zamu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swirly throws a jab when Zamu was well out of range.
Swirly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zamu.
Nice uppercut there from Zamu.
Swirly looks to throw the jab but Zamu is out of range.
Swirly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zamu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Swirly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ed Swirly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swirly.
Swirly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zamu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swirly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swirly throws a front kick aimed at Zamu's knee but Zamu avoids it well.
Swirly lands with an uppercut that bounces Zamu off the cage and back into range.
Swirly swings widly with a right hand
and Zamu counters with a straight right hand.
Swirly misses with an uppercut.
Swirly throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zamu counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zamu blocks a low kick nicely.
Swirly is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swirly throws a low kick but Zamu avoids it.
Zamu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swirly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zamu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Swirly scrambles back to his feet.
Swirly misses the shot to the body.
Swirly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Zamu blocks the low kick.
Zamu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zamu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swirly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Swirly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zamu.
Swirly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swirly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swirly throws a body shot but no joy.
Swirly throws a leg kick
and Zamu counters with a left and a right that stings Swirly.
Swirly throws a body shot but no joy.
Zamu stuns Swirly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Swirly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zamu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swirly misses with a low kick.
Zamu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swirly misses with an uppercut.
Zamu lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Zamu.
Zamu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swirly misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Zamu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zamu scores with a jab. Swirly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zamu cracks Swirly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zamu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swirly misses with a leg kick
and Zamu counters with a three punch combo that has Swirly backing up. Swirly nods at Zamu to acknowledge the strikes.
Zamu drops his hands momentarily and Swirly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swirly just misses with a punch to the body.
Swirly walks into a jab.
Zamu cracks Swirly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swirly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swirly is looking to score with low kicks.
Zamu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zamu scores with a hook.
Zamu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zamu ducks under a wild hook from Swirly.
Swirly throws a lazy uppercut
and Zamu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zamu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zamu connects with a looping right hand.
 Swirly is rocked!
Zamu connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Swirly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swirly swings widly with a right hand
and Zamu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swirly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Swirly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A leg kick checked by Zamu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swirly ducks right into an uppercut from Zamu.
Zamu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Swirly! Zamu dives in looking to finish! Swirly is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phishiji Zamu!
Ed Swirly was interviewed post fight and said 'Losses don't bother me because I know I'll swirl right back around.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Korbin Hayes (ranked 3141 p4p, 3658 weight class) and Ben Boone (ranked 168 p4p, 195 weight class). Boone has chosen Here Comes the Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
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140
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korbin Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Boone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Boone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
Hayes is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Hayes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hayes is looking to get to half guard.
Boone avoids the attempt from Hayes to control.
A nice elbow there by Boone.
Hayes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boone drops an elbow to the side of Hayes's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boone in particular looking to stall.
Boone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boone content to control rather than advance.
Hayes trying to control from the bottom.
Hayes is looking for a sweep. Boone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hayes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily.
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.
Boone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hayes regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boone unloading with bombs!
Hayes is trying desperately to improve position.
Boone content just to control the position here.
Hayes is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Hayes reaches up to try and control the position but Boone seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hayes rolls and tries to escape and now Boone has his back!
Boone punishes Hayes with strikes from the back mount.
Hayes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boone keeps control of the position easily here as Hayes tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes can't escape the position.
Boone lands punches and elbows.
Boone working for the choke.
Hayes is really stuck here.
Boone has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hayes is defending well but eventually Boone manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hayes has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Boone!
Ben Boone bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Cobb (ranked 3606 p4p, 2758 weight class) and Rick Viaz (ranked 303 p4p, 250 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronson Cobb!
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, Rick Viaz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cobb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cobb looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cobb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cobb in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cobb wants to take Viaz's back here but Viaz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Viaz has given up his back here. Will Cobb look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Viaz defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viaz looking to sit in guard and control but Cobb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cobb advances to half guard.
Cobb stalling.
Viaz tries to get to full guard but Cobb has control of the leg.
Cobb is working for a kimura but Viaz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cobb is working for a submission of some sort.
Viaz tries to roll over but Cobb keeps him under control.
Cobb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobb has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Viaz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Viaz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Viaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cobb is cranking Viaz's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Viaz! He's tightened the choke and Viaz is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bronson Cobb!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Ray Watcher (ranked 2389 p4p, 3748 weight class) and Jordan Jacobs (ranked 284 p4p, 410 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Pressure-Rushy as his entrance music. Jordan Jacobs 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Ray Watcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch but Watcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs stuns Watcher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watcher tries to keep at a distance but Jacobs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watcher jumps guard and drags Jacobs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Watcher has his feet on Jacobs's thighs here. He's pushed Jacobs off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jacobs screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Ray Watcher!
The defeated Jordan Jacobs had this to say: 'Im sorry for losing I will come back better'.
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pop
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