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Bellum 66: New York Bash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Laynpray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laynpray comes to the cage accompanied by Estranged by GN'R - all 10 minuets of it.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Laynpray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Sunderland!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laynpray.
Sunderland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Laynpray looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Laynpray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Laynpray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sunderland on the ground.
Laynpray is looking to take a break and control but Sunderland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sunderland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laynpray.
Laynpray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laynpray is working for a kimura but Sunderland is defending it quite comfortably.
Sunderland kicks off Laynpray and gets to his feet.
Laynpray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sunderland wants to control but Laynpray is having none of it.
Sunderland throwing hammer fists to the chest of Laynpray. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray unloads with some shots from mount but Sunderland bucks and avoids them well.
Laynpray with a couple of short strikes.
Laynpray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sunderland regains half guard.
Laynpray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Laynpray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sunderland's head.
Sunderland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laynpray is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Laynpray.
Sunderland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sunderland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laynpray.
Sunderland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laynpray pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laynpray is looking to take a break and control but Sunderland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sunderland tries to get to full guard but Laynpray has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laynpray throwing shots but Sunderland is blocking nicely.
Sunderland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laynpray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Laynpray.
Sunderland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sunderland.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray stopping the sweep attempt from Sunderland.
Laynpray throwing strikes from guard but Sunderland blocks nicely.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sunderland wants to sweep but no luck.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sunderland trying to control the position.
Laynpray working some strikes from top position.
Laynpray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laynpray throws a big elbow that misses.
Sunderland working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sunderland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sunderland has momentary wrist control but Laynpray slips an elbow through the middle.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Laynpray lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laynpray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sunderland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laynpray stopping the sweep attempt from Sunderland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laynpray postures up in Sunderland's guard and throws a big left but Sunderland blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Laynpray from controlling successfully.
Sunderland is looking for a triangle but Laynpray pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Laynpray dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Laynpray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laynpray cracks Sunderland with a solid left hand.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunderland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laynpray postures up and lands a big shot to Sunderland's brow.
Sunderland wants to stand and escape but Laynpray is having none of it.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laynpray cracks Sunderland with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laynpray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laynpray lands a couple of digs.
Laynpray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laynpray throwing strikes but missing.
Sunderland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray wants to pass the guard but Sunderland is keeping the position.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Laynpray throwing strikes from guard but Sunderland blocks nicely.
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunderland manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sunderland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland avoids the attempt from Laynpray to control.
Laynpray bucks up and throws Sunderland to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Laynpray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laynpray drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laynpray would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laynpray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe Laynpray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sunderland looking for a sweep. Not yet Sunderland, not yet.
Sunderland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laynpray's guard.
Sunderland trying to control the position from guard on top but Laynpray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray wants to stand but Sunderland is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laynpray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Sunderland was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Laynpray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Laynpray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laynpray raining down shots from the mount!
Sunderland working to try and regain half guard.
Sunderland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sunderland can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sunderland's face.
Sunderland avoids a series of strikes thrown by Laynpray.
Sunderland throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Laynpray in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laynpray throws some wild stikes that Sunderland manages to avoid easily.
Laynpray scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sunderland?
Laynpray dominating with strikes here.
Laynpray working the ground and pound effectively.
Sunderland is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Laynpray unloads with some shots from mount but Sunderland bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laynpray with a couple of short strikes.
Sunderland gets back to half guard.
Laynpray thows a huge punch but Sunderland dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Laynpray dominated that second round.
That's time! Laynpray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Laynpray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sunderland on his heels. He'll look to pass Sunderland's guard now, I'm sure.
Sunderland looking to control.
Laynpray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laynpray throwing strikes from guard but Sunderland blocks nicely.
Laynpray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sunderland looking for a sweep. Not yet Sunderland, not yet.
Laynpray wants to control from the top but Sunderland keeps moving.
Laynpray stopping the sweep attempt from Sunderland.
Laynpray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunderland is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Laynpray from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sunderland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laynpray.
Sunderland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laynpray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sunderland somewhat.
Sunderland shoots in for a double leg but Laynpray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sunderland tries to clinch but Laynpray moves out of range.
Sunderland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laynpray.
Nice takedown defense from Sunderland. No joy for Laynpray on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Laynpray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laynpray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laynpray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sunderland sprawls well. Sunderland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laynpray gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe Laynpray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunderland darts in and clinches Laynpray up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland jumps guard.
Sunderland trying to strike off his back.
Sunderland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laynpray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunderland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laynpray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laynpray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laynpray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sunderland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laynpray has managed to get both his arms back between Sunderland's legs - danger averted.
Sunderland controls Laynpray momentarily but Laynpray frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laynpray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Laynpray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sunderland wants to sweep but no luck.
Laynpray looking to pass the guard.
Laynpray stands up over Sunderland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laynpray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sunderland managing to control the position.
Sunderland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laynpray manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laynpray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sunderland preventing the sweep.
Sunderland wants to control from the top but Laynpray keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Justin Sunderland wasn't active enough on the ground.
Laynpray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sunderland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laynpray looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sunderland is avoiding damage well.
Sunderland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Justin Sunderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laynpray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Laynpray.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laynpray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Laynpray!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Laynpray made sure he mentioned PWNAGE™ (WOT), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tshering Wangchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangchuck has chosen Rapa - Rang Sem Kar Ga Mikar as his entrance music. Morris Johnson 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morris Johnson!
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, Tshering Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wangchuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Wangchuck moved away.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wangchuck.
Wangchuck moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Wangchuck has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Morris Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to circle away but Wangchuck has him pinned against the cage.
Wangchuck drops Johnson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johnson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Johnson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangchuck rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wangchuck jerks Johnson's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Johnson drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Wangchuck goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Wangchuck because Johnson was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tshering Wangchuck!
Tshering Wangchuck gave a mention to PWNAGE™ (WOT) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Condit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rise Against - Hero Of War . Benson has chosen Ja Rule - New york as his entrance music. Dan Benson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Condit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Benson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Condit misses with a takedown
and Benson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Condit!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Condit tries to hold on but Benson postures up.
Condit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benson controlling the position easily from mount.
Condit is squirming around, avoiding Benson's attempts to control the action.
Benson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Condit is squirming around, avoiding Benson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson controlling his opponent.
Condit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Condit tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan Benson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Benson. No joy for Condit on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Condit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson throws a hook to the side of Condit's head but Condit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Condit fails with a takedown attempt.
Condit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benson but Benson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benson connects with a crisp jab.
Condit is rocked!
Benson connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Condit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Condit is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson gets a big slam - oh, Condit is out! Condit is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Dan Benson!
Post fight, Dan Benson took to the microphone: 'This win for all Newyorkers, for New York city, for my family and my friends!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson's entrance music is Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. Bennett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sum 41 - Fat Lip kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson gets caught napping as Bennett dives in and scores a takedown. Tyson manages to retain guard.
Bennett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bennett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Bennett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bennett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bennett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Bennett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bennett stuffs the takedown.
Tyson shoots and misses
and Bennett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bennett stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bennett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Tyson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bennett is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Bennett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tyson shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Bennett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett passes Tyson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bennett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Bennett might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bennett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Bennett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bennett content just to control the position here.
Bennett throws some wild stikes that Tyson manages to avoid easily.
Bennett controlling the position easily from mount.
Jake Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bennett.
Tyson is looking to improve his position but Bennett isn't that keen on the idea.
Bennett throwing strikes here but Tyson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bennett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to finish this one by submission but Tyson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bennett.
Tyson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bennett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bennett controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is in no mood to give up.
Bennett throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bennett throws a wild left hand from mount and Tyson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Bennett not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but Tyson defending well.
Bennett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tyson shoots and misses
and Bennett counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bennett.
Bennett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bennett advances to half guard.
Bennett wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Bennett seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bennett wants to hit a switch here but Tyson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bennett there!
Bennett wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bennett to take his back!
Bennett controlling Tyson 's hands.
Bennett trying to control the hands but Tyson won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bennett content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a head shot.
Bennett dominating with strikes here.
Bennett throws some wild stikes that Tyson manages to avoid easily.
Bennett goes for an armbar but Tyson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tyson.
Bennett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bennett is on top in guard.
Jake Bennett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bennett 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bennett!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Bennett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Delcin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rios's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Forever. Diego Rios has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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31
163 lbs
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28
168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Delcin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios misses with a two punch combination.
Delcin ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Delcin digs a good hook to Rios's body.
Rios connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rios misses with the combination.
Delcin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rios swivels and escapes.
Delcin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rios was covering up waiting for the punch and Delcin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delcin postures up in Rios's guard and throws a big left but Rios blocks it.
Delcin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rios scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Delcin shoots in and drives through. Rios sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Delcin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Delcin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Delcin throws an elbow that misses. Rios uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delcin's guard. Nice move by Rios!
Delcin wants to hit a switch here but Rios passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Delcin there!
Rios working for a submission but Delcin is keeping him at bay.
Delcin is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delcin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rios.
Rios with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rios is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Delcin is surviving well by controlling Rios's body position as best he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Delcin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rios working for a submission but Delcin is keeping him at bay.
Delcin working to try and regain half guard.
Delcin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delcin regains half guard.
Delcin wants to get back to full guard but Rios has passed into side control.
Rios thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delcin is looking to reverse the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delcin defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rios dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Delcin shoots in looking for a takedown but Rios manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delcin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rios misses with a two punch combination.
Delcin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rios plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Rios does it's job there.
Rios leaves Delcin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delcin dodges the punch combination from Rios.
Rios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delcin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rios.
Delcin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rios to the ground. Delcin is now in Rios's guard.
Delcin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rios is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delcin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Delcin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Delcin throws a big elbow that misses.
Delcin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Delcin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delcin throws a big elbow that misses.
Delcin throwing strikes but missing.
Delcin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rios avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delcin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Delcin throws a strike but Rios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Delcin has control of Rios's left arm, preventing Rios from doing any damage.
Rios looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rios thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delcin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios advances to half guard.
Rios throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Delcin is looking to improve his position.
Rios winds up and cracks Delcin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Delcin wants to control but Rios is keeping busy.
Rios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delcin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delcin wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rios is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Delcin tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delcin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Delcin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios misses with a series of wild punches.
Rios gets caught flat footed, as Delcin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Delcin throwing strikes from guard but Rios blocks nicely.
Delcin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Delcin throws an elbow that misses. Rios uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delcin's guard. Nice move by Rios!
Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Delcin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios looking to pass the guard.
Rios drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rios jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Delcin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rios is one step ahead there.
Delcin keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Rios drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rios jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delcin keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Rios wants to get up but he can't break Delcin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Delcin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delcin is keeping the position for now.
Rios throws an elbow that misses. Delcin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rios's guard. Nice move by Delcin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delcin is looking to advance position but Rios has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Delcin wants to control but Rios is having none of it.
Rios jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Delcin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Delcin and Rios has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rios is trying to get an arm triangle but Delcin is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delcin tries to buck Rios off but Rios is having none of it.
Delcin wants to get back to his feet but Rios drags him back down.
Rios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Delcin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios decides to stand back up. Rios steps back and let's Delcin get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rios has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rios!
After winning the bout, Diego Rios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Cejudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber has chosen California Love as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
138 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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28
130 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cejudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejudo throws a series of punches but Faber avoids them all with ease.
Faber gets caught napping as Cejudo dives in and scores a takedown. Faber manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cejudo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cejudo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cejudo trying to control but Faber is working from the bottom.
Cejudo throws a strike but Faber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cejudo keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Cejudo trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber wants to control from the top but Cejudo keeps moving.
Cejudo has his hands on Faber's head, controlling the position.
Cejudo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Faber!
Cejudo raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cejudo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cejudo controlling his opponent.
Faber tries to hold on but Cejudo pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cejudo controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejudo'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.
Faber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cejudo thowing shots but they're missing.
Cejudo unloading with bombs!
Cejudo looking to secure an arm triangle but Faber defends it well.
Cejudo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo looking to control but Faber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cejudo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cejudo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cejudo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cejudo looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejudo controlling his opponent.
Cejudo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Cejudo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cejudo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cejudo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cejudo landing strikes.
Cejudo advances nicely into full mount.
Cejudo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cejudo trying to control but Faber is having none of it.
Cejudo lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo landing strikes from the mount.
Cejudo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cejudo looking to finish with strikes here!
Cejudo wants to control the pace but Faber is squirming around nicely.
Faber tries to hold on but Cejudo pushes him away.
Cejudo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cejudo with a couple of short strikes.
Cejudo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cejudo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Faber?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber is bucking up trying to escape but Cejudo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cejudo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Faber is looking to get to half guard.
Cejudo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Faber regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Cejudo seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control but Cejudo postures up.
Henry Cejudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cejudo controlling the action here.
Cejudo thows a huge punch but Faber dodges it nicely.
Cejudo content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cejudo is looking to advance position but Faber won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Henry Cejudo just wasn't active enough.
Cejudo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cejudo digs a good body shot into Faber's ribs.
Cejudo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cejudo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cejudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faber can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cejudo is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cejudo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cejudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Cejudo dominated that second round.
That's time! Cejudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cejudo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faber circles away quickly and effectively.
Cejudo throws a right hand that Faber ducks under and follows up with a left that Faber also avoids with ease.
Cejudo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cejudo lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faber as he jumps to the side.
Cejudo misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cejudo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cejudo somewhat.
Cejudo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Faber sprawls well initially but Cejudo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Faber regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cejudo.
Cejudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber controls Cejudo momentarily but Cejudo frees himself.
Faber keeping moving, preventing Cejudo from controlling successfully.
Cejudo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Faber throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cejudo wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Cejudo.
Faber misses with a takedown
and Cejudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cejudo wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Faber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cejudo stays in close to Faber's body and controls the position.
Cejudo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cejudo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Cejudo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cejudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Faber's guard.
Cejudo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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!
Faber keeping moving, preventing Cejudo from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cejudo wants to stand but Faber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Cejudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cejudo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Cejudo!
A victorious Henry Cejudo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joao Herdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jaws Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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19
167 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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27
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Herdy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamen ducks under a wild hook from Herdy.
Herdy misses with an uppercut.
Herdy doesn't manage to clinch there - Slamen circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Slamen as Herdy shoots in.
Slamen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Herdy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slamen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herdy somewhat.
Slamen lands an overhand right.
Herdy stuffs the takedown.
Slamen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herdy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slamen is in Herdy's guard.
Slamen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herdy is looking for a triangle but Slamen pushes his legs off easily.
Herdy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamen is one step ahead there.
Slamen is working Herdy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen postures up.
Slamen lands a couple of digs.
Herdy keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
Slamen preventing the sweep.
Slamen lands a couple of digs.
Slamen controlling from the top position.
Slamen distracts Herdy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Herdy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herdy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slamen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slamen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herdy looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
Slamen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slamen stopping the sweep attempt from Herdy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slamen throwing strikes but missing.
Herdy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slamen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Herdy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slamen controls the pace.
Herdy trying to keep a closed guard but Slamen is proving a slippery customer.
Slamen throws a strike but Herdy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Herdy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen pulls Herdy in close to prevent any damage.
Slamen keeping full guard, as Herdy tries to pass.
Slamen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Herdy trying to control but Slamen is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herdy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen is trying to control the position but Herdy postures up.
Slamen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Herdy manages to get himself to full guard.
Slamen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slamen trying to control but Herdy is working from the bottom.
Slamen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slamen looking to sit in guard and control but Herdy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Herdy trying to control but Slamen is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herdy shoots in looking for a takedown. Slamen tries to sprawl out of it but Herdy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slamen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slamen avoids the body shot from Herdy.
Herdy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slamen is fending him off so far but Herdy persists. Nope, Slamen circles away and we're back to standing.
Herdy slips a jab from Slamen.
Herdy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slamen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Herdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamen connects with a couple of short punches.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Herdy keeps moving.
Slamen looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Herdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamen working some strikes from top position.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Herdy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herdy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slamen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slamen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Herdy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen looking to pass the guard.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Herdy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdy looking to control.
Slamen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herdy looking for a sweep. Not yet Herdy, not yet.
Slamen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herdy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herdy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slamen is controlling him.
Troy Slamen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slamen is pushing down on Herdy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herdy is fighting to maintain full guard but Slamen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slamen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herdy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slamen is working away from the top position though.
Herdy actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herdy keeps working.
Slamen controlling the action here.
Herdy wants to get back to full guard.
Herdy has hold of Slamen's hands but Slamen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slamen working the head and body with strikes.
Slamen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slamen wants to free his trapped foot but Herdy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slamen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Herdy is staying active underneath Slamen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slamen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herdy keeps working.
Slamen throwing shots but Herdy is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slamen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Herdy trying to control but Slamen postures up.
Slamen trying to control from half guard but Herdy is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Troy Slamen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Herdy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slamen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Herdy connects with a body shot that sends Slamen's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slamen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Herdy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slamen circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herdy.
Herdy throws an overhand right that lands on Slamen's shoulder, as Slamen tries to avoid the shot.
Slamen shoots for a takedown but Herdy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herdy with a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Herdy enables Slamen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herdy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Herdy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Slamen uses it to pass to side control.
Slamen trying to control the action but Herdy is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen working the ground and pound.
Slamen scoring with punches and elbows.
Herdy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Herdy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Slamen connects with a decent elbow.
Herdy is looking for a sweep.
Slamen cracks Herdy with a big elbow.
Slamen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Herdy tries to improve position but can't.
Slamen scores with punches from side control.
Herdy tries to bench press Slamen off him but Slamen keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herdy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Herdy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herdy gets back to half guard.
Herdy is pressing down on Slamen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slamen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slamen won't allow Herdy to sweep him here.
Slamen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herdy controls Slamen momentarily but Slamen frees himself.
Herdy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
Slamen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herdy looking for a guillotine here but Slamen defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slamen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Slamen trying to control but Herdy is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slamen won't allow Herdy to sweep him here.
Slamen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herdy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Troy Slamen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Herdy shoots for a double leg takedown but Slamen sprawls well. He's pushed Herdy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herdy tries to sprawl but Slamen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slamen is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Slamen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Slamen wants to take a breather but Herdy is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slamen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slamen is nestled in close to Herdy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slamen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herdy.
Slamen has his takedown stuffed
and Herdy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Herdy shoots in looking for a takedown but Slamen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herdy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herdy is looking to clinch.
Herdy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slamen quickly recovers to half guard.
Slamen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slamen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herdy's guard.
Slamen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Herdy keeps moving.
Herdy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slamen controls the pace.
Herdy working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Troy Slamen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Herdy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slamen moves away.
Herdy gets tackled into the cage by Slamen. Slamen maintains the clinch.
Slamen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Herdy can't fight it off and eventually Slamen manages to take the fight to the floor. Herdy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slamen works over Herdy with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdy looking for a guillotine here but Slamen defends easily.
Slamen is looking to work some ground and pound but Herdy has wrist control.
Herdy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slamen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herdy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herdy is trying to control. Slamen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Herdy is trying to work for a kimura but Slamen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herdy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Herdy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slamen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slamen wants to improve his position but Herdy is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herdy wants to advance to full mount but Slamen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Slamen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slamen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slamen keeping moving, preventing Herdy from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slamen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Herdy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Troy Slamen 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slamen shoots in looking for a takedown. Herdy tries to sprawl out of it but Slamen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herdy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slamen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herdy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slamen somewhat.
Herdy misses with a takedown attempt - Slamen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herdy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slamen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herdy tries for a takedown but Slamen circles away easily
and Slamen counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herdy up against the cage.
Herdy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slamen has him pressed against the cage.
Slamen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slamen manages to end up in side control.
Slamen controls the position.
Herdy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Slamen easily slips into full mount!
Herdy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slamen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Joao Herdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Herdy tries to reverse the position but Slamen maintains control.
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.
Slamen with good strikes from the mount here!
Slamen with shots to the head and body - Herdy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Slamen lands with some strikes.
Herdy is rocked!
Slamen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Herdy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Slamen! That's really hurt Herdy and he's turned his back - Slamen keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Slamen jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Slamen! Troy Slamen retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Troy Slamen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showhey Baba 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Showhey Baba!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baba wants it to stay on the feet.
Showhey Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Melendez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baba - the referee stops the clock and Melendez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baba. Melendez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baba - that will leave a mark!
Good exchange - Baba coming out on top.
It looks like Damien Melendez has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Melendez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baba.
Melendez is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baba.
Jab from Baba.
Melendez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baba.
Melendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
Baba connects with a leg kick. Melendez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Melendez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Melendez will feel that in the morning.
Baba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Melendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baba.
Baba throws a shot to the body.
Baba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baba - that will leave a mark!
Baba lands a big head kick that sends Melendez tumbling to the mat! Baba takes a step backwards and waves Melendez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melendez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baba.
Baba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Melendez sprawling to the canvas! Melendez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Baba finish him?!
Damien Melendez's cut is getting worse.
Showhey Baba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baba throws an overhand right that drops Melendez like a sack of potatoes! Baba dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Showhey Baba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Nordh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Nordh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Nordh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws the left hand but Nordh avoids the punch easily.
Nordh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Nordh's shoulder, as Nordh tries to avoid the shot.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith keeps control of Nordh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordh backwards.
Nordh lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordh throws a head punch that misses.
Nordh blocks a body shot from Smith.
Nordh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nordh has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Nordh misses with the head strike.
Nordh tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nordh misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Nordh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Nordh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nordh counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Smith misses.
Nordh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Nordh throws a body kick that misses.
Nordh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Donovan Smith has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordh lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Smith head around and knocks him out cold! Nordh hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Nordh!
Anton Nordh is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Anton Nordh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes into the arena with The Fire by The Roots blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Greco!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greco lands a jab to the head.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Greco's head back.
Greco scores with a jab.
Simpson throws a hook but Greco blocks it.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Greco misses.
Greco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simpson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco misses with a few strikes there.
Greco misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simpson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steven Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simpson passes to side control.
Greco struggling a bit here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Simpson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greco, who protects the arm well.
Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greco is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Simpson.
Simpson working away.
Simpson wants to control but Greco is keeping him busy.
Greco struggling a bit here.
Simpson lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greco is looking to reverse the position.
What's Greco going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Simpson wants to control but Greco is keeping him busy.
Simpson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Simpson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Greco is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson tries to control but Greco wriggling away.
Greco tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greco is squirming around, avoiding Simpson's attempts to control the action.
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!
Greco tries to improve his position but instead Simpson has taken his back!
Simpson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Greco has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Simpson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Greco taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Simpson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Simpson!
Steven Simpson retains his middleweight title!
Steven Simpson 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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pop
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