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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rajon Rondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Francis Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rondo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cassidy - Rondo. 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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143 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajon Rondo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginald Francis Colon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rondo cracks a nice hook into Francis Colon's ribs.
Francis Colon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rondo throws out the jab.
Rondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Francis Colon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rondo circles away.
Francis Colon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rondo throws out the jab.
Rondo misses with a wild body shot.
Rondo cracks a nice hook into Francis Colon's ribs.
Francis Colon moves out of range of the strikes.
Rondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis Colon is just out of range.
Francis Colon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo with a nice cross.
Rondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rajon Rondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rondo thows a body shot but no joy.
Rondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis Colon.
Francis Colon misses with a body shot.
Francis Colon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Francis Colon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rondo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Francis Colon throws the kick towards the body but Rondo avoids it.
Rondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Francis Colon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rondo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Francis Colon as he checks the leg kick.
Francis Colon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Francis Colon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rondo blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Francis Colon as the two fighters clinch.
Francis Colon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rondo is defending well for now.
Francis Colon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rondo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rondo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis Colon controls his hands.
Francis Colon decides to pull guard.
Rondo trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis Colon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis Colon has his foot on Rondo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rondo works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis Colon has his foot on Rondo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rondo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rondo wants to control from the top but Francis Colon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rondo trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis Colon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rondo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We're going to have a standup here because Rajon Rondo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rondo misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Francis Colon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Francis Colon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rondo struggling a bit here.
Rondo is trying to get back to his feet.
Rondo wants to control but Francis Colon postures up.
Francis Colon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rondo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Francis Colon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rondo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francis Colon controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis Colon dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reginald Francis Colon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francis Colon is defended easily by Rondo.
Rondo throws a lazy right hand but Francis Colon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis Colon throws a low kick but Rondo avoids it.
Francis Colon shoots in but no luck this time.
Francis Colon tries for a takedown but Rondo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rajon Rondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald Francis Colon.
Rondo connects with a crisp jab.
Francis Colon slips under a jab.
Rondo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Francis Colon slips the punch.
Rondo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rondo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Francis Colon. Those never looked like landing.
Francis Colon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rondo swivels and escapes.
Rondo throws a lazy right hand but Francis Colon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Francis Colon as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Rondo.
Rondo is looking to slow Francis Colon down with leg kicks.
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Francis Colon slips the punch.
Rondo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Francis Colon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rondo looks to land a left hand but Francis Colon moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rondo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo lands a really nice looking cross but Francis Colon seems unphased.
Francis Colon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rondo is looking to score with low kicks.
Rondo clobbers Francis Colon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Francis Colon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rondo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rondo tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Francis Colon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rondo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Francis Colon manages to get himself to full guard.
Francis Colon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon keeping moving, preventing Rondo from controlling successfully.
Rondo wants to pass the guard but Francis Colon is keeping the position.
Francis Colon wants to sweep but no luck.
Rondo looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rajon Rondo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francis Colon moves away.
Francis Colon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo throws a shot from downtown. Francis Colon moves away and avoids it.
Rondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Francis Colon moves in looking to clinch but Rondo pushes him off.
Rajon Rondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rondo cracks Francis Colon with a good jab.
Francis Colon fails with the takedown.
Francis Colon slips a straight right by Rondo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis Colon misses the shot to the body.
Rondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Francis Colon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Francis Colon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rondo.
Rondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Francis Colon.
Francis Colon throws a leg kick but Rondo moved away.
Rondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis Colon.
Rondo misses the jab.
Rondo connects with a jab.
Francis Colon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francis Colon misses with a head kick.
Rondo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Rondo misses.
Francis Colon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rondo.
Francis Colon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rondo.
A bone on bone clash there as Francis Colon blocks the leg kick.
Rondo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Francis Colon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Francis Colon slips a jab from Rondo.
Francis Colon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rondo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Francis Colon scrambles back to his feet.
Francis Colon slips under a jab.
Rondo lands a nice shot that snaps Francis Colon's head back.
Francis Colon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rondo throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon tries to move into range but Rondo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rondo feints and then cracks Francis Colon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Francis Colon down.
Francis Colon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Francis Colon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Francis Colon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rondo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Francis Colon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis Colon slips under a jab.
Rondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rondo stuns Francis Colon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rondo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon doesn't manage to clinch there - Rondo circles away.
Francis Colon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Francis Colon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis Colon slips under a jab.
Rondo checks a low kick from Francis Colon.
Nice jab there from Rondo.
Rondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Francis Colon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rondo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rondo. Francis Colon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon misses with a low kick.
Francis Colon blocks a head kick by Rondo.
Nice sprawl there from Rondo as Francis Colon shoots in.
Rondo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Francis Colon's hands.
Rajon Rondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Francis Colon looks to clinch
and Rondo counters with a good low kick that Francis Colon was not able to check.
Rondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rondo stuffs the takedown.
Rajon Rondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald Francis Colon.
Francis Colon misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajon Rondo clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rondo is looking to chop away at Francis Colon's legs.
Donk. Rondo catches Francis Colon right on the button with a cross.
Francis Colon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rondo.
Rondo throws a leg kick that misses.
Francis Colon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Francis Colon slips a jab from Rondo.
Rondo just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Rondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rondo does it's job there.
Francis Colon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rondo wants to land a leg kick but Francis Colon is out of range.
Rondo throws a leg kick but Francis Colon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Francis Colon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis Colon throws a head kick that misses
and Rondo counters with a straight right hand.
Francis Colon lands a head kick!
Rondo cracks Francis Colon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis Colon takes one on the button.
Rondo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Francis Colon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rondo throws a hook to the side of Francis Colon's head but Francis Colon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rondo slips a jab and a cross from Francis Colon.
Francis Colon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rondo throws a wild body kick that Francis Colon sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo scores with a hook to the body. Francis Colon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rondo scores with a nice right hand.
Rondo connects with a crisp jab.
Francis Colon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rondo was covering up waiting for the punch and Francis Colon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rondo has momentary wrist control but Francis Colon slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rondo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rondo is trying to control the position but Francis Colon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rondo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Francis Colon is one step ahead there.
Francis Colon is in close to Rondo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon throws a big right hand that misses.
Francis Colon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rondo has Francis Colon pulled in close to control his posture.
Francis Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Francis Colon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Francis Colon throws a big elbow that misses.
Rondo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Francis Colon on the ground.
Francis Colon trying to control but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Francis Colon throws a big elbow that misses.
Rondo has Francis Colon pulled in close to control his posture.
Francis Colon postures up and lands a big shot to Rondo's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon drops back looking for a leg! Rondo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rondo manages to kick Francis Colon off! Francis Colon jumps back into Rondo's guard.
Rondo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Francis Colon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Francis Colon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Francis Colon looking to pass the guard.
Francis Colon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Francis Colon scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondo is trying to keep Francis Colon in close.
Rondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rondo is pulling down on Francis Colon's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Reginald Francis Colon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Rondo misses its intended target.
Rondo swings for the body but Francis Colon moves out of range.
Francis Colon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francis Colon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Francis Colon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rondo lands a right hook to the body.
Francis Colon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rondo did well to prevent Francis Colon getting side control.
Francis Colon trying to control the action but Rondo is working from the bottom.
Francis Colon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rondo trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis Colon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Francis Colon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Francis Colon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Francis Colon wants to take a breather but Rondo is having none of it.
Reginald Francis Colon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francis Colon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rondo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Francis Colon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francis Colon throwing strikes but missing.
Rondo keeping moving, preventing Francis Colon from controlling successfully.
Francis Colon landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon postures up.
Francis Colon is fighting to break Rondo's control of his arms but Rondo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Francis Colon is looking to work some ground and pound but Rondo has wrist control.
Francis Colon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rondo keeping moving, preventing Francis Colon from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Francis Colon passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rondo wants to improve his position but Francis Colon is controlling well.
Rondo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Francis Colon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Francis Colon is pressing down on Rondo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rondo is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Francis Colon is thwarting Rondo's attempts to control the position.
Rondo is looking for a sweep. Francis Colon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rondo trying to hold on to Francis Colon's head to control him but Francis Colon postures up.
Francis Colon is pressing down on Rondo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rondo is holding on for now.
Francis Colon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rondo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Francis Colon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Francis Colon wants to take a breather but Rondo is having none of it.
Francis Colon prevents Rondo from improving his position.
Rondo trying to control here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Francis Colon seems to be working for a kimura but Rondo defends the submission attempt.
Rondo wants to control but Francis Colon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rondo is defending against the submission attempts here by Francis Colon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rondo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Francis Colon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Francis Colon is working away from the top position though.
Rondo wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Francis Colon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Francis Colon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reginald Francis Colon!
Reginald Francis Colon is the new bantamweight champion!
Reginald Francis Colon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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