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UCF Las Vegas: New Years Brawl PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nilo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and You Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nilo Da Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to You Me's chin.
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270 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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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 Las Vegas, Nilo Da Silva!
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, You Me!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Me sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Me stuffs the takedown.
Me shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva shoots in but Me avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nilo Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Me misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Me counters by clinching up.
Me can't get the takedown.
Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Me's takedown attempt.
Da Silva pulls Me into guard.
Da Silva looking to control.
Da Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Me wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Me trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Me tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Da Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Da Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Me has his hands clasped together but Da Silva extends an breaks Me's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Da Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nilo Da Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thaiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ivanonv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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270 lbs
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282 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 Las Vegas, Sam Thaiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Ivanonv!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thaiday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanonv.
Thaiday tries to work over Ivanonv's front leg with a kick but Ivanonv checks it.
Thaiday throws a leg kick but Ivanonv sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ivanonv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanonv ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanonv drops Thaiday with a big left hand and mounts him. Thaiday is in big trouble!
It looks like Sam Thaiday has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanonv drops a big elbow. That's hurt Thaiday! More shots from Ivanonv and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Ivanonv!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherman Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Szmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudy Szmidt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sherman Tribbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Szmidt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szmidt lands with a cross.
Tribbett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Szmidt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szmidt closes the distance and pushes Tribbett back into the cage.
Tribbett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tribbett can't get the takedown.
Tribbett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tribbett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tribbett shoots for a double leg takedown but Szmidt sprawls well. He's pushed Tribbett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tribbett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Szmidt pinned against the cage. Szmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman Tribbett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szmidt moves in looking to clinch but Tribbett pushes him off.
Szmidt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Szmidt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tribbett backs up against the cage.
Szmidt has closed the distance and engaged Tribbett in a clinch.
Tribbett works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szmidt working for a triangle but Tribbett defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribbett stopping the sweep attempt from Szmidt.
Szmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tribbett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Szmidt is trying to land a reversal but Tribbett doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Tribbett is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Szmidt! Szmidt trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Tribbett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sherman Tribbett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Arnould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, rap das armas. Ray Lewis had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Arnould!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnould fails with the takedown.
Ray Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arnould looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arnould sprawls well initially but Lewis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Arnould is defending well.
Lewis is controlling the pace.
Lewis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnould is just riding it out for now. Lewis eventually gives up the hold.
Lewis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnould sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnould is trying to stand.
Arnould wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
Lewis is pressing down on Arnould's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arnould is holding on for now.
Arnould trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arnould shoots and misses
and Lewis counters with a takedown into side control.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Arnould's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Arnould striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lewis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arnould is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arnould wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Arnould should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lewis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lewis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnould connects with a crisp jab.
Arnould with a poor takedown
and Lewis counters by clinching up.
Ray Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Arnould.
Arnould pulls guard effortlessly.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arnould is keeping the position for now.
Arnould working a defensive guard here.
Lewis is looking to stand up but Arnould won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis drops back looking for a leg! Arnould is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arnould manages to kick Lewis off! Lewis jumps back into Arnould's guard.
Lewis has gone for a leg lock! Arnould slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lewis's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnould wanted to stand there but Lewis had control of the position.
Arnould got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lewis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnould has managed to get both his arms back between Lewis's legs - danger averted.
Arnould is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him.
Lewis pulls Arnould in close to his closed guard and prevents Arnould from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lewis controls Arnould momentarily but Arnould frees himself.
Arnould preventing the sweep.
Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arnould gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lewis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arnould has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Arnould tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arnould fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arnould blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Arnould's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arnould is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnould is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis controls the position.
Lewis has an Americana. Arnould didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lewis is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lewis hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ray Lewis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between daniel micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez has chosen sup now homie? as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, daniel micheals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Suarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
micheals leaves Suarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but micheals sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suarez somewhat.
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around micheals's waist but micheals gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.
daniel micheals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Suarez.
micheals scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suarez looks gassed!
micheals throws a series of strikes that have Suarez backpedaling.
micheals lands a head kick. Suarez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
micheals pushes Suarez away with a front kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from micheals. Suarez shrugs it off though.
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!
micheals lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suarez backs up against the cage.
Ryan Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
micheals lands with a nice body kick.
Suarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
micheals scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for micheals.
A head kick from micheals lands but Suarez takes it in his stride.
Suarez is rocked!
Suarez walks into a straight right hand from micheals.
Suarez is still on wobbly legs! Can micheals finish him?
micheals scores with a head kick.
Suarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from micheals.
Nice takedown defense from micheals. No joy for Suarez on that attempt.
Suarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but micheals circles away.
Suarez seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping body kick lands there for micheals.
micheals takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - micheals sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
micheals works Suarez's body with a nice hook.
micheals thuds a left hand into Suarez's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
micheals throws a series of strikes that have Suarez backpedaling.
Suarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has micheals pinned against the cage. micheals gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suarez is trying desperately to land a takedown but micheals is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Suarez.
Jab from micheals.
micheals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. micheals sprawls well initially but Suarez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez is thwarting micheals's attempts to control the position.
Suarez is pressing down on micheals's thigh, looking to free his foot. micheals is holding on for now.
micheals is defending against the submission attempts here by Suarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suarez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But micheals has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from micheals!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells micheals's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
micheals wants to stand but Suarez is controlling his posture from full guard.
micheals trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez pushes a forearm under micheals's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, micheals is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Suarez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junio Valerio Borghese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borghese comes to the cage accompanied by Therion - O Fortuna. 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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junio Valerio Borghese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Borghese.
Borghese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
It looks like Junio Valerio Borghese has been cut.
Jackson stuns Borghese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borghese shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borghese.
Borghese misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junio Valerio Borghese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borghese tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borghese with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Borghese is breathing heavily.
Borghese gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Borghese misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Borghese holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borghese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson keeps control of Borghese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Borghese is blocking nicely.
Borghese dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Borghese has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borghese walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Borghese's head.
Borghese takes one to the chin there.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Borghese circles away.
Borghese with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Borghese takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Borghese seems unphased.
James Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Borghese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borghese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Borghese as Jackson tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borghese blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Borghese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Borghese prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson jumps guard but Borghese stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson taking a breather.
Borghese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borghese throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like James Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws a right hand that Borghese ducks under and follows up with a left that Borghese also avoids with ease.
Borghese with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson clinches up with Borghese and pushes him back against the cage.
Borghese wants to stall.
Jackson is working for takedown but Borghese is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borghese drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borghese is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Borghese with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borghese tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Borghese landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Borghese managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Borghese is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borghese taking a breather.
Borghese wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson prevents Borghese from breaking the clinch.
Borghese is trying to break free.
Borghese stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Borghese breaks the clinch.
Junio Valerio Borghese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Borghese keeps it at a distance.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Borghese.
Jackson has Borghese pressed against the cage, preventing Borghese from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Borghese tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson rushes Borghese and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borghese lands a nice knee to the body.
Borghese trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Borghese into the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jackson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson stalks Borghese and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borghese's face. Borghese staggers backwards, shaken.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Borghese is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Borghese keeps it at a distance.
Borghese fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borghese misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junio Valerio Borghese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borghese's head backwards.
Borghese has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Borghese is blocking nicely.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borghese gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Borghese is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borghese walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borghese has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Borghese tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Borghese won't allow it.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Borghese gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson avoiding damage as Borghese throws knees to the body.
Jackson has Borghese pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borghese manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Borghese is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Borghese holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Borghese throws an elbow but misses.
Borghese stalling in the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Borghese shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borghese walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson tries to clinch but Borghese is having none of it.
Borghese gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Borghese gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Borghese drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Borghese tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Borghese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borghese avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borghese doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Junio Valerio Borghese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borghese tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Borghese tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Borghese circles away and keeps his distance.
Borghese misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Borghese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Borghese misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Borghese pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Borghese settles back down.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Borghese closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
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.
Borghese blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Borghese shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Borghese backing up. Borghese nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Borghese blocks a leg kick.
Borghese tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Borghese tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Borghese trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borghese is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borghese wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Borghese takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Borghese looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Borghese tries to clinch up
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Borghese has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Borghese keeps it at a distance.
Borghese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borghese with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Borghese shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junio Valerio Borghese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson lands a jab to Borghese's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borghese tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Borghese circles away.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson pushes Borghese up against the cage in a clinch.
Borghese is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Borghese.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Borghese has double underhooks.
Borghese prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Borghese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Borghese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borghese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Borghese takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borghese has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Borghese shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borghese misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Borghese backs up against the cage.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Borghese throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borghese tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Borghese has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Borghese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson keeps control of Borghese as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Borghese is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borghese has his back to the cage.
Borghese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for takedown but Borghese is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borghese wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Borghese is controlling him.
Borghese successfully pulls guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Borghese is striking from the bottom but Jackson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Borghese pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borghese is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borghese avoid being mounted?
Borghese is looking to escape.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borghese wants to get back to his feet.
Junio Valerio Borghese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Rising (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Picture Me Rollin'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Paul!
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, Maximus Rising!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rising gets a takedown into half guard.
Rising is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rising seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Paul is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximus Rising!
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