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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mayorga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeverde is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
27 - 20 - 1 |
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170 cm
35
147 lbs
22 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Mayorga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Landeverde!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeverde misses with a hook. Mayorga ducked under it nicely.
Landeverde shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayorga pinned against the cage. Mayorga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Landeverde misses the target.
Landeverde throws a right and a left that Mayorga avoids nicely.
Mayorga ducks under a wild hook from Landeverde.
Mayorga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Landeverde. Landeverde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Mayorga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Landeverde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayorga's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeverde postures up in Mayorga's guard and throws a big left but Mayorga blocks it.
Landeverde working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landeverde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayorga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Landeverde has managed to get both his arms back between Mayorga's legs - danger averted.
Landeverde in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landeverde postures up in Mayorga's guard and throws a big left but Mayorga blocks it.
Mayorga has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Landeverde is looking to advance position but Mayorga has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayorga tries to push Landeverde's head away but Landeverde is holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde is working to get back to half guard.
Mayorga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Landeverde wants to hold on but Mayorga pushes him away.
Mayorga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mayorga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde is looking to improve his position but Mayorga isn't that keen on the idea.
Mayorga looking to control but Landeverde is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Landeverde really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Landeverde wants to hold on but Mayorga pushes him away.
Landeverde is looking to improve his position but Mayorga isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mayorga prevents Landeverde from getting the reversal.
Landeverde is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mayorga trying to control but Landeverde is having none of it.
Mayorga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mayorga postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Landeverde looks a forlorn figure.
Mayorga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Landeverde tries to control Mayorga's body but Mayorga pushes him off. Landeverde squirms to his side and now Mayorga has his back!
Mayorga looking to break Landeverde's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Landeverde remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mayorga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Landeverde is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mayorga has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Landeverde is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landeverde is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mayorga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mayorga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Landeverde fails to land the takedown.
Landeverde tries to move into range but Mayorga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Landeverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayorga lands with a right hand.
Landeverde blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Landeverde.
Mayorga lands with an overhand left.
Mayorga misses with a looping left.
Landeverde takes a swing at Mayorga's ribcage but misses.
Landeverde misses with a straight right.
Landeverde misses with a looping left.
Mayorga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landeverde can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landeverde throws a jab when Mayorga was well out of range.
Mayorga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Landeverde throws a leg kick that misses.
Mayorga throws a body shot but no joy.
Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick and Mayorga moves out of range easily.
Mayorga attempts a counter takedown but Landeverde avoids it well and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mayorga misses with an uppercut. Landeverde saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayorga throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Landeverde throws a counter combo.
Landeverde lands with a straight right. Mayorga didn't see that one coming.
Mayorga scores with a hook to the body. Landeverde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayorga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mayorga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Landeverde as he connects with a hook.
Mayorga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landeverde.
Mayorga connects with a body shot that sends Landeverde's belly button to the back.
Landeverde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayorga is able to avoid easily.
Landeverde misses with a straight left.
Landeverde walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ric Landeverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Mayorga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayorga.
A slow jab from Mayorga misses its intended target.
Landeverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Antonio Mayorga is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayorga lands with a nice body kick.
Mayorga takes a swing at Landeverde's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayorga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Landeverde misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Mayorga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde fails with the takedown.
Mayorga feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Mayorga blocks the low kick.
Landeverde slips a straight right by Mayorga.
Landeverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landeverde walks into a jab.
Mayorga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Landeverde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mayorga.
Mayorga throws a shot from downtown. Landeverde moves away and avoids it.
Mayorga with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landeverde.
Antonio Mayorga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde.
Landeverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayorga throws a body punch but Landeverde moves out of range.
Landeverde ducks under a wild hook from Mayorga.
Mayorga throws a jab when Landeverde was well out of range.
Mayorga throws a body kick that misses.
Landeverde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayorga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landeverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landeverde misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landeverde.
Mayorga lands a lovely overhand right.
Mayorga throws out a loose jab but Landeverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landeverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Landeverde misses with a looping left.
Mayorga scores with the left hand. Landeverde knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayorga moves away from the strike by Landeverde.
Mayorga lands with a right hand.
Landeverde uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayorga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Landeverde sizes up Mayorga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayorga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayorga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde misses with a hook. Mayorga ducked under it nicely.
Mayorga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Landeverde.
Landeverde shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayorga sprawls well. He's pushed Landeverde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body kick from Mayorga.
Mayorga connects with a right hand. Landeverde shakes it off.
Mayorga digs a good body shot into Landeverde's ribs.
Landeverde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mayorga.
Mayorga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Landeverde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayorga's hands.
Landeverde defending well as Mayorga loads up on a big left hand.
Landeverde lands a really nice looking cross but Mayorga seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Mayorga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayorga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landeverde.
Mayorga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Landeverde blocks a low kick nicely.
Mayorga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeverde manages to avoid it.
Landeverde lands an overhand right.
Antonio Mayorga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayorga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayorga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mayorga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Landeverde lands with a good body shot.
Landeverde shoots in looking for a takedown but Mayorga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Landeverde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Landeverde shoots in looking for a takedown. Mayorga tries to sprawl out of it but Landeverde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mayorga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayorga moves out of range of the strikes.
Landeverde throws a right and a left that Mayorga avoids nicely.
Mayorga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Landeverde checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mayorga misses with an uppercut.
Landeverde feints a counter leg kick.
Landeverde shoots in for a takedown but Mayorga shows good takedown defense.
Antonio Mayorga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Landeverde.
Mayorga connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayorga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Landeverde throws a sloppy head kick and Mayorga moves out of range easily.
Mayorga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landeverde moves away from the strike by Mayorga.
Landeverde stuns Mayorga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayorga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeverde manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayorga was well out of range. Poor timing from Landeverde.
Mayorga tries to counter with a takedown but Landeverde is quick to defend against it.
Landeverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Landeverde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Landeverde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayorga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landeverde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayorga throws a front kick aimed at Landeverde's knee but Landeverde avoids it well.
Mayorga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landeverde looks to land a left hand but Mayorga moved out of range nicely.
Mayorga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Landeverde throws a hook to the side of Mayorga's head but Mayorga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landeverde slips a jab from Mayorga.
Landeverde lands with a hook. Mayorga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Mayorga.
Mayorga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Landeverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Landeverde misses with a straight right.
Mayorga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Landeverde.
Antonio Mayorga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayorga moves away.
Landeverde shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayorga's guard.
Landeverde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayorga pulls Landeverde in close to prevent any damage.
Mayorga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Landeverde is aware though and is defending well.
Landeverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayorga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landeverde is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayorga has wrist control.
Mayorga is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Landeverde has his hands clasped together but Mayorga extends and breaks Landeverde's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mayorga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Mayorga!
A victorious Antonio Mayorga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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