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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Captain Pirates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Pirates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scotty Richmond!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pirates.
Scotty Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richmond looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pirates shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richmond pinned against the cage. Richmond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richmond changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pirates looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pirates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richmond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirates tries to escape but Richmond is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pirates works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Pirates is looking to control Richmond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pirates avoid being mounted?
Pirates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richmond tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirates is trying to control but can't.
Pirates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Richmond throws a strike but Pirates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pirates drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pirates jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pirates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richmond is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pirates, into his guard.
Pirates is pulling down on Richmond's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirates has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Richmond doesn't defend quickly enough and Pirates has managed to lock this one up! Can Richmond escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pirates on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Captain Pirates!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia connects with a solid leg kick.
Gardner drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gardner throwing strikes but missing.
Gardner chips away with some ground and pound.
Gardner throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Gardner trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Gardner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gardner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gardner has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
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!
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcia controlling the position.
Gardner distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Gardner is keeping busy.
Gardner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gardner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gardner is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gardner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia is not content to let Gardner control the position.
Gardner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gardner is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Gardner has control of the leg.
Gardner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia looking to control.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardner is one step ahead there.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner with a nice head shot there.
Gardner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gardner landing strikes.
Gardner cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control Gardner's posture but Gardner avoids it.
Gardner scoring with punches from side control.
Gardner is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gardner's best efforts.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardner slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Gardner looking to pass the guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gardner is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gardner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gardner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Gardner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gardner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gardner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Garcia scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Brian Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia lands a jab.
Garcia misses with a hook. Gardner ducked under it nicely.
Gardner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gardner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gardner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Gardner there.
Garcia trying to control here.
Gardner trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gardner lands strikes from half guard.
Gardner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Gardner drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Gardner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gardner lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Gardner has control of the leg.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gardner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gardner is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gardner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gardner drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia has a hand on Gardner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gardner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garcia?
Gardner looking to finish Garcia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Garcia!
Gardner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.
Garcia regains half guard.
Gardner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Gardner has control of the leg.
Gardner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gardner scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia wants to control but Gardner is keeping busy.
Gardner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Garcia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gardner lands with some strikes.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with Gardner in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gardner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Gardner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia keeps Gardner at a distance using the push kick.
Gardner shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Gardner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Gardner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardner defends well.
Garcia is trying to keep Gardner in close.
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment.
Gardner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gardner blocking the ground and pound.
Gardner tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Gardner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garcia throws a strike there. Gardner manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is trying to get back to full guard.
Ray Gardner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gardner is looking to escape.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Gardner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gardner!
Gardner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner avoids a strike by Garcia and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Garcia's guard! Fantastic escape!
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardner landing with the ground and pound.
Gardner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardner lands a couple of digs.
Gardner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gardner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gardner distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Gardner from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gardner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gardner has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gardner with a nice head shot there.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Gardner controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Brian Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ray Gardner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia working for a triangle but Gardner defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gardner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Gardner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Ellinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellinger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bars On Me by Chris Webby. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Ellinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Scott!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellinger keeps Scott at a distance using the push kick.
Ellinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Ellinger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Nate Scott has been cut.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott looks winded!
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellinger lands a left and a right that send Scott crashing to the mat, dazed. Ellinger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Scott is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellinger and Scott are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Ellinger throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Scott into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Ellinger knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eli Ellinger!
An out of breath Eli Ellinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofilo Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigo Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevenson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Uno dos tres, Cinco seis siete.... Teofilo Stevenson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teofilo Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigo Avila!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Avila's body. Avila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Avila with that takedown attempt.
Avila shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson cracks Avila with a good jab.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigo Avila.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Avila's ribs.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Stevenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Avila's body.
Stevenson is looking to wear down Avila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Avila's head back.
Stevenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Avila changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevenson tries to avoid it but Avila manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevenson to the ground. Stevenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Avila looks winded!
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stevenson cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson lands a jab to Avila's midsection.
Avila takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Avila shoots in.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Avila shakes it off.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Stevenson scores with a decent looking hook.
Stevenson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Avila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Avila is rocked!
Avila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Avila is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
A jab lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avila shoots in but no luck this time.
Avila seems to have recovered his senses.
Stevenson cracks Avila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avila on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson lands a jab.
Avila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stevenson digs a good hook to Avila's body.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
Stevenson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Avila on the side of the head.
Stevenson scores with a hook.
Avila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stevenson connects with the punch.
Stevenson jabs Avila right on the nose. Avila blinks but takes it well.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Avila's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avila drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Avila's head back.
Avila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stevenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avila takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Avila shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevenson as he avoids it easily.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevenson cracks Avila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Avila's ribs.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson cracks Avila with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Avila's ribs.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila moves forwards but Stevenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avila fails with a takedown attempt.
Avila closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson stuns Avila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stevenson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Avila's head back.
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
Stevenson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avila's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Avila.
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson cracks Avila with a good jab.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson connects with a single shot there.
Stevenson with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a body shot.
Avila walks into a jab.
Stevenson connects with a body shot.
Avila takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Avila takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Avila shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson lands with a nice body punch.
Stevenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Stevenson lands.
Stevenson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevenson catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stevenson throws a good cross that connects.
Avila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avila gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Avila off the cage and back into range.
Stevenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevenson with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teofilo Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Avila with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevenson to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Avila gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a jab.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevenson scores with a jab.
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Avila might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stevenson has got the better of the exchanges.
Avila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevenson but Stevenson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Teofilo Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigo Avila.
Stevenson with a nice cross.
A cross from Stevenson lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Stevenson catches Avila right on the button with a cross.
Avila shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avila gets slowly back to his feet.
Rigo Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson drops Avila with a huge uppercut! Avila drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stevenson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teofilo Stevenson!
Teofilo Stevenson is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Teofilo Stevenson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - I'm Soulja. Melendez has chosen 2Pac-Ballad of a Dead Soulja as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Melendez blocks a leg kick.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Melendez slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Melendez blocks the body kick.
Nate Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Melendez moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingston.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Melendez moves out of range.
Melendez slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a right hand that Melendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Melendez also avoids with ease.
Melendez has closed the distance and engaged Kingston in a clinch.
Kingston stops a takedown attempt from Melendez.
Kingston tries to break free but Melendez pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melendez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingston's efforts to push away.
Melendez has Kingston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kingston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kingston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Melendez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Melendez seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Melendez has control of the leg.
Melendez is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is looking to get back to full guard here but Melendez has managed to pass to side control instead.
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!
Kingston tries to buck Melendez off but Melendez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Kingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston sneaks back into half guard.
Melendez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but Kingston defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez lands with a cross.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kingston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kingston throws a series of punches but Melendez moves out of range.
A jab from Melendez misses.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Melendez avoids them all with ease.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Melendez fails with the takedown.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A bone on bone clash there as Melendez blocks the leg kick.
Nate Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kingston counters with a left and a right that stings Melendez.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Melendez lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melendez. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melendez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kingston scores with a nice strike.
Kingston misses with a double jab
and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to stand up here but Melendez is controlling him well.
Kingston trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kingston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melendez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez content just to control the position here.
Melendez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kingston to take his back!
Kingston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Kingston right now.
Kingston tries to break free.
Kingston trying to control the position but Melendez manages to sink in the hooks.
Kingston is really stuck here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I would not like to be Kingston right now.
Melendez has the hooks in. Kingston is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gilbert Melendez 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingston stalks Melendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Melendez's face. Melendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Melendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kingston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Melendez.
Melendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kingston gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kingston prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kingston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kingston gets underhooks to prevent Melendez's takedown attempt.
Melendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melendez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kingston tries to get to full guard but Melendez has control of the leg.
Kingston is not content to let Melendez control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
Melendez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 Nate Kingston.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melendez dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Melendez checks a low kick from Kingston.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
Nate Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Melendez wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Melendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kingston won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to improve position but can't.
Kingston struggling a bit here.
Kingston is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gilbert Melendez.
I think Melendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Woolfolk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch has chosen HEALTH - TEARS as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
282 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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19
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Woolfolk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Woolfolk controlling the position well.
Woolfolk is refusing to be controlled, as Fitch sits in half guard.
Woolfolk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fitch.
Woolfolk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitch wanted to stand there but Woolfolk had control of the position.
Woolfolk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Woolfolk 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woolfolk controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitch trying to control the position.
Woolfolk preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adam Fitch.
Fitch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joe Woolfolk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woolfolk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Fitch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Fitch. Those never looked like landing.
Woolfolk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fitch is trying to stand up here but Woolfolk is controlling him well.
Woolfolk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Woolfolk seems to be working for a kimura but Fitch defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitch is trying to stand up here but Woolfolk is controlling him well.
Fitch trying to control here.
Fitch taking some punishment here, with Woolfolk in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woolfolk prevents Fitch from improving his position.
Woolfolk seems to be looking for submissions.
Fitch taking some punishment here, with Woolfolk in his half guard.
Woolfolk lands with a punch from half guard.
Woolfolk working over Fitch with some ground and pound. Fitch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woolfolk controlling the action here.
Woolfolk seems to be working for a kimura but Fitch defends the submission attempt.
Woolfolk lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woolfolk slips a nice elbow through Fitch's hands, connecting with Fitch's forehead.
Woolfolk drops an elbow to the side of Fitch's head.
Woolfolk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Woolfolk trying to control the action but Fitch is working from the bottom.
Woolfolk wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitch is defending against the submission attempts here by Woolfolk.
Woolfolk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woolfolk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fitch tries to kick Woolfolk off but Woolfolk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Woolfolk 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Woolfolk dominated that round.
That's time! Woolfolk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Woolfolk fails with the takedown.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses.
Fitch ducks straight into an uppercut from Woolfolk and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Fitch manages to regain guard straight away.
Fitch is rocked!
It looks like Adam Fitch has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitch is still in real trouble! Can Woolfolk finish him?
Woolfolk trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitch, not yet.
Woolfolk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitch's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch wants to stand and escape but Woolfolk is having none of it.
Woolfolk wants to control from the top but Fitch keeps moving.
Fitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitch, not yet.
Woolfolk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fitch being controlled here, momentarily.
Woolfolk works over Fitch with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolfolk trying to control but Fitch is working from the bottom.
Woolfolk passes into half guard.
Woolfolk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Woolfolk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woolfolk is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woolfolk lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Woolfolk 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.
Fitch is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woolfolk keeping composed on the top, looking 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!
Woolfolk is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Woolfolk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joe Woolfolk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woolfolk slips a nice elbow through Fitch's hands, connecting with Fitch's forehead.
Woolfolk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Woolfolk is trying to work for a kimura but Fitch is defending well.
Woolfolk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fitch trying to control here.
Woolfolk drops an elbow to the side of Fitch's head.
Woolfolk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitch sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitch tries to kick Woolfolk off but Woolfolk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fitch is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woolfolk drops an elbow to the side of Fitch's head.
Woolfolk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Woolfolk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fitch is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Woolfolk.
Fitch trying to control from the bottom.
Fitch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woolfolk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woolfolk's back!
Woolfolk breaks Fitch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Woolfolk from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woolfolk chips away with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woolfolk content to stall in guard here.
Woolfolk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woolfolk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Woolfolk connects with a couple of short punches.
Woolfolk connects with a couple of short punches.
Woolfolk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Woolfolk gets to his feet and stands over Fitch, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fitch felt that one! Woolfolk unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fitch from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Woolfolk!
Joe Woolfolk gave a mention to Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chad Mendes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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27
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 Montreal, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton dodges the punch combination from Mendes.
Mendes has his takedown stuffed
and Ashton counters with a series of strikes that sends Mendes to the canvas! Ashton follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ashton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes looking to control.
Ashton with a nice head shot there.
Ashton controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Ashton 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.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendes tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton slows the pace down in half guard.
Ashton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Ashton.
Ashton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ashton controlling the action here.
Ashton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ashton 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.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
Ashton controlling the action here.
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
Ashton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ashton prevents Mendes from improving his position.
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!
Mendes is not content to let Ashton control the position.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but Mendes defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to stand up here but Ashton is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Ashton there.
Ashton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ashton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendes sees it coming and defends easily.
Ashton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ashton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ashton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ashton is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ashton lands strikes from half guard.
Ashton not doing much here.
Ashton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashton is trying to control. Mendes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendes is trying to stand back up but Ashton is controlling him
Ashton is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but Ashton is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ashton 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.
Ashton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mendes is rocked!
Ashton is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Mendes is in big trouble! Ashton is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Mendes. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rick Ashton!
Rick Ashton is the new featherweight champion!
Rick Ashton decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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