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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Machine catches Mongtong right on the button with a cross.
Machine misses with a body shot.
Machine throws a body kick that misses.
Machine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mongtong blocks a jab.
Mongtong throws a low kick but Machine avoids it.
Machine throws a counter high kick but Mongtong was just alert enough to avoid it.
Machine is looking to score with low kicks.
Mongtong is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Mongtong misses.
Mongtong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machine.
Mongtong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mongtong can pounce on him.
Machine misses with a looping right.
Machine connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongtong throws a low kick, looking for Machine's leg but Machine calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Machine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Machine as he connects with a hook.
Mongtong thows a body kick. Machine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Machine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mongtong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machine throwing shots but Mongtong is blocking nicely.
Machine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mongtong gets back to full guard.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mongtong wants to control but Machine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to mount his opponent but Mongtong defends it.
Mongtong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machine 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.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Mongtong keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Mongtong is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mongtong wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Machine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machine lands in his opponent's guard.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Mongtong is keeping the position.
Machine wants to control from the top but Mongtong keeps moving.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mongtong is keeping the position for now.
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Machine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mongtong misses with a head kick.
Machine scores with a nice right hand.
Machine misses with a straight right.
Machine throws a body punch but Mongtong moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mongtong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mongtong walks into a left hand.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown. Mongtong tries to sprawl out of it but Machine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mongtong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine swinging wildly here.
Mongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Machine steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mongtong, right into the meat.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Mongtong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Machine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongtong can do to turn this around?
Mongtong slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong misses with a body kick.
It looked like Machine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mongtong. That's going to slow Machine down.
Mongtong throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine blocks a low kick nicely.
Mongtong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mongtong throws a big shot that misses.
Mongtong staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mongtong. Machine shrugs it off though.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mongtong throws a nice head kick!
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine wants to clinch up but Mongtong keeps it at a distance.
Mongtong unleashes a big counter combination but Machine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mongtong cracks the inside of Machine's front leg.
Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Mongtong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mongtong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Mongtong throws a fast counter high kick but Machine manages to duck under it in time.
Mongtong throws a leg kick but Machine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wong Mongtong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machine dives in and grabs Mongtong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mongtong pushes down on Machine's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Machine slips a straight right by Mongtong.
Jab, jab by Mongtong - just one landing.
Machine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machine lands the left hand.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt.
Machine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mongtong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machine throws a poor cross that misses
and Mongtong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Mongtong does it's job there.
Mongtong thumps Machine with a low kick.
Machine throws a combination. Mongtong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Machine misses with a double jab
and Mongtong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machine misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Mongtong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Mongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Machine steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongtong throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Mongtong misses with a head kick.
Machine wants to clinch up but Mongtong keeps it at a distance.
Machine blocks a low kick nicely.
Machine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mongtong feints a counter leg kick.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mongtong.
Machine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mongtong is able to avoid easily.
Mongtong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Mongtong misses.
Wong Mongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine fails with the takedown
and Mongtong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machine dips to his left and cracks Mongtong with an uppercut!
Machine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machine connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wong Mongtong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Machine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mongtong.
Mongtong tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mongtong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machine.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machine needs to keep his hands up - Mongtong had a free shot at his head there.
Machine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mongtong throws out a leg kick but Machine moves out of range and Mongtong only half commits.
Mongtong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machine.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machine is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machine.
Mongtong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Mongtong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mongtong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machine lands a really nice looking cross but Mongtong seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machine misses with a two punch combination.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mongtong throws a body kick that misses.
Machine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongtong connects with a leg kick. Machine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongtong throws an overhand right that lands on Machine's shoulder, as Machine tries to avoid the shot.
Mongtong lands with a hook. Machine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mongtong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mongtong connects with a right hand. Machine shakes it off.
Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machine is out of range.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mongtong circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Mongtong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mongtong.
Nice defenses there by Mongtong.
Mongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Machine steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongtong missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mongtong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mongtong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mongtong blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mongtong is trying to defend but Machine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rock Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mongtong trying to control from the bottom.
Machine is stalling here. Mongtong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Machine seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mongtong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mongtong controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong trying to control the action but Machine is working from the bottom.
Mongtong looking to control but instead Machine has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mongtong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machine is trying to maintain the position but Mongtong is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machine manages to get to full guard.
Machine has an active guard here but Mongtong has managed to pass into half guard.
Mongtong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Mongtong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong Mongtong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mongtong 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wong Mongtong!
Wong Mongtong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Distacio Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Distacio Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sammy Owens!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distacio Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Distacio Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Distacio Jr throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
A big right from Distacio Jr misses.
Distacio Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Distacio Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Distacio Jr's waist but Distacio Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Owens off to one side.
Owens misses with a straight left.
Distacio Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Distacio Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Distacio Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Distacio Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Owens's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens blocks a jab.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Distacio Jr avoids the body shot from Owens.
Distacio Jr is looking to clinch.
Sammy Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Distacio Jr as he connects with a hook.
Distacio Jr tries to clinch but Owens moves out of range.
Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Distacio Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Distacio Jr throws a hook to the side of Owens's head but Owens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Owens throws a fast counter high kick but Distacio Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Distacio Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
Distacio Jr is trying to break the clinch but Owens is controlling him.
Distacio Jr is trying to break the clinch but Owens has him pressed against the cage.
Distacio Jr is pushing Owens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Distacio Jr breaks the clinch.
Distacio Jr moves into the clinch.
Distacio Jr stalling.
Distacio Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Owens blocks with his arms.
Distacio Jr is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harry Distacio Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Distacio Jr misses with a double jab.
Owens throws a head kick but Distacio Jr moves out of range.
Distacio Jr throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Owens throws a low kick, looking for Distacio Jr's leg but Distacio Jr calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Distacio Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Owens.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Distacio Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Distacio Jr. No joy for Owens on that attempt.
Harry Distacio Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Owens.
Distacio Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Distacio Jr tries to clinch up but Owens circles away and keeps his distance.
Owens throws a push kick but Distacio Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Distacio Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr tries to circle away but Owens has him pinned against the cage.
Distacio Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Distacio Jr throws a leg kick but Owens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Distacio Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Distacio Jr throws a series of punches but Owens avoids them all with ease.
Distacio Jr throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Distacio Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Distacio Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Owens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Owens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Distacio Jr.
Nice defenses there by Owens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Distacio Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Distacio Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens throws a one two combo.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owens can do to turn this around?
A right-left combo lands from Distacio Jr.
Owens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Distacio Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owens, pushing him back against the cage.
Distacio Jr is pressed up against the cage. Owens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Distacio Jr down to the mat. Distacio Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Distacio Jr with a nice cross.
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!
Owens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing good reports from Distacio Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Owens is breathing heavily.
Owens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Distacio Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Owens wants to control from the top but Distacio Jr keeps moving.
Owens content to stall in guard here.
Distacio Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Owens is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Distacio Jr wants to get back to his feet but Owens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Owens 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Distacio Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Owens circles away.
Distacio Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Owens's head back.
Owens lands a head kick. Distacio Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Distacio Jr with a nice cross.
Distacio Jr catches Owens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Owens throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Distacio Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Distacio Jr misses with a hook.
Distacio Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harry Distacio Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Distacio Jr scores with a nice strike.
Owens lands with a nice body punch.
Owens motions for Distacio Jr to come forward. Owens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Owens misses with a head kick.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens counters with a body kick.
Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
Owens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Distacio Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Owens blocks a low kick nicely.
Distacio Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Distacio Jr ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr avoids the head kick by Owens.
Distacio Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Distacio Jr looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt
and Distacio Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens tries to score with a low kick but Distacio Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Distacio Jr throwing a counter right hand but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Distacio Jr.
Owens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Distacio Jr throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Distacio Jr tries to clinch up but Owens circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Distacio Jr.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Distacio Jr is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Owens misses the shot to the body.
Distacio Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Owens, pushing him back against the cage.
Distacio Jr scores with a shot to the side of Owens's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Distacio Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Owens throws a push kick but Distacio Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Distacio Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Owens. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Owens is rocked!
Distacio Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Owens crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harry Distacio Jr!
After winning the bout, Harry Distacio Jr 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Awesome's Theme Song . Mendes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Steve McQueen. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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147 lbs
25 - 16 - 0 |
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146 lbs
46 - 31 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasva Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mendes misses.
Mendes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendes blocks a jab.
Mendes blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Mendes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jorma connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendes.
Mendes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jorma looks to land a left hand but Mendes moved out of range nicely.
Jorma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Mendes as he checks the leg kick.
Mendes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mendes cracks Jorma with a good jab.
Mendes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Mendes looks to land a combination but Jorma avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorma tries a low kick but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendes lands with a right hand.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
Jorma throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a wild combination.
Jorma lands a jab to Mendes's midsection.
Jorma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jorma walks into a straight right hand from Mendes.
Mendes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Mendes throws a jab but it's blocked by Jorma.
Jorma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jorma misses with a kick to the body.
Mendes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorma misses with a left hand
and Mendes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jorma thinking.
Jorma looks to land a body kick but Mendes moved away.
Jorma wants to slow Mendes down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendes missing with a left hand there. Jorma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jorma misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendes! But no joy.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorma.
Mendes slips a straight right by Jorma.
A jab from Jorma misses.
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Mendes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mendes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendes stalling.
Mendes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes takes a shot to the head.
Jorma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jorma lands a shot to the body.
Mendes swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendes breaks from the clinch.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Mendes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jorma. Beautiful body shot.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Mendes slips a jab from Jorma.
Mendes wants to clinch up but Jorma keeps it at a distance.
Jorma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mendes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jorma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jorma is looking to chop away at Mendes's legs.
Jorma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendes's calf.
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorma can pounce on him.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Jorma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Mendes misses.
As Mendes looks to move away, Jorma throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.
Jorma thuds his right hand into Mendes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mendes staying out of range there.
Jorma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendes's sensitive parts.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Mendes blocks the low kick.
Jorma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendes to the ground. Jorma is now in Mendes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jorma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jorma tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes tries to work over Jorma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Jorma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Jorma tries to work over Mendes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorma can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Mendes misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes manages to break the clinch.
Jorma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jorma throws a wild body kick that Mendes sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rasva Jorma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendes misses with an uppercut. Jorma saw that one coming.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorma moves away.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jorma.
Mendes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendes tries to clinch up.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes throws a right hand that Jorma ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorma also avoids with ease.
Jorma lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorma slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jorma.
Jorma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Jorma finds it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jorma.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Rasva Jorma is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Jorma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Jorma throwing a counter right hand but Mendes manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendes jabs Jorma right on the nose. Jorma blinks but takes it well.
Mendes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma lands with a shot to the body.
Jorma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mendes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Mendes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jorma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jorma lands a front kick.
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jorma defending well as Mendes loads up on a big left hand.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Jorma swinging wildly here.
Mendes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mendes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
Jorma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Jorma throws a solid leg kick but Mendes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jorma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma thumps Mendes with a low kick.
Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorma.
Mendes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorma connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jorma.
Jorma dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jorma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jorma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jorma is looking to slow Mendes down with leg kicks.
Mendes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jorma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mendes tries to clinch but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes throws a chopping leg kick but Jorma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jorma throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Mendes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jorma tries to land a body kick
and Mendes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Jorma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendes checks a leg kick.
Mendes takes a swing at Jorma's ribcage but misses.
Mendes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mendes misses with a leg kick.
Mendes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jorma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mendes.
Chad Mendes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma tries to land a front kick but Mendes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mendes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mendes lands a jab to Jorma's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorma. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendes looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Jorma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jorma looks to land a right hand but Mendes moved out of range.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jorma.
Mendes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jorma is out of range.
Mendes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jorma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma throws a chopping leg kick but Mendes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mendes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jorma.
Mendes moves out of range of the leg kick from Jorma.
Jorma ducks right into an uppercut from Mendes.
Mendes scores with a sloppy right hand. Jorma should have avoided that one.
Mendes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jorma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendes momentarily.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
Mendes lands a head shot.
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jorma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jorma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendes moves into range and clinches up with Jorma.
Mendes can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma gets through Mendes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorma moves away.
As Mendes backs away, Jorma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jorma tries to work over Mendes's front leg with a kick but Mendes checks it.
Mendes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rasva Jorma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendes scores with a nice strike.
Mendes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Mendes's head but Mendes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jorma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Jorma.
Jorma wants to land a leg kick but Mendes is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jorma checks a leg kick.
Mendes swings for the body but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorma works Mendes's body with a nice hook.
Jorma cracks a nice hook into Mendes's ribs.
Mendes scores with a nice head shot.
Jorma throws a low kick but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jorma's head.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes slips a jab from Jorma.
Mendes misses with a hook. Jorma ducked under it nicely.
Jorma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma scores with the left hand. Mendes knows he should have avoided that one.
Jorma thows a leg kick but Mendes checks it
letting Mendes counter with a right hand.
Jorma throws a jab when Mendes was well out of range.
Mendes throws a front kick aimed at Jorma's knee but Jorma avoids it well.
Jorma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jorma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jorma misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Mendes.
Mendes throws a lazy uppercut
and Jorma counters with a good, hard body kick but Mendes shrugs it off.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Jorma just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jorma lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendes off the cage and back into range.
Jorma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendes.
Mendes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jorma.
Jorma scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendes checks a low kick from Jorma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorma can pounce on him.
Mendes slips a jab from Jorma.
Jorma throws a leg kick which misses Mendes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendes tries to avoid it.
Mendes throws a body punch but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes throws the left hand but Jorma avoids the punch easily.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Mendes moves away and avoids it.
Jorma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendes.
Mendes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorma moves away.
Jorma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mendes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Mendes blocks a jab.
Mendes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jorma.
Mendes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jorma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendes.
Chad Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma feints and then cracks Mendes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendes down.
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jorma blocks the body kick.
Donk. Jorma catches Mendes right on the button with a cross.
Jorma scores with a spinning back kick!
Jorma thuds his shin into the meat of Mendes's side.
Mendes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jorma.
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mendes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mendes slips a jab and a cross from Jorma.
Mendes misses with a hook. Jorma ducked under it nicely.
Mendes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Jorma.
Mendes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendes.
Mendes throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Jorma wants to slow Mendes down by chopping away at his legs.
Jorma lands with a nice body punch.
Mendes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Mendes both land. Nice combination.
Mendes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jorma counters with a thumping low kick.
Mendes drops his hands momentarily and Jorma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mendes slips under a jab from Jorma.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Mendes.
Jorma takes one on the button.
Jorma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendes lands with a nice body punch.
Jorma throws a leg kick
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jorma.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jorma, as that shot connected.
Mendes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasva Jorma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jorma misses the target.
Jorma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendes's sensitive parts.
Jorma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasva Jorma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jorma, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasva Jorma!
Rasva Jorma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anywhere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sankari has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
275 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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260 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Anywhere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari with a hook.
Sankari misses with a kick to the body.
Anywhere tries a head kick but it misses.
Anywhere throws a head kick but Sankari moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Anywhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sankari lands a high kick!
It looks like Mr Anywhere has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Sankari.
Anywhere seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anywhere throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anywhere misses with a head kick.
Anywhere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sankari let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Sankari as he connects with a hook.
Sankari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sankari blocks a head kick by Anywhere.
Sankari avoids the head kick by Anywhere.
Sankari punishes Anywhere's body with a nice straight punch.
Anywhere is breathing heavily.
Sankari lunges at Anywhere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anywhere's hand.
Anywhere takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sankari closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Anywhere out cold! Anywhere corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sota Sankari!
Sota Sankari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wildboy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor McGuinness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Maximus Scott!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
McGuinness scores with a shot to the body.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuinness throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Maximus Scott has been cut.
Scott misses with a right hand
letting McGuinness counter with a right hand.
McGuinness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuinness throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
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!
McGuinness throws a combination. Scott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuinness counters with a big right hand! Oh Scott is in trouble here! McGuinness follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGuinness!
In his post fight interview, Connor McGuinness started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Maximus Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that didn't go as planned!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ceaser Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ceaser Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Ponjev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Ponjev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Ponjev wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ponjev with a nice head shot there.
Ponjev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponjev has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ponjev working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ponjev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Ponjev is proving a slippery customer.
Ponjev postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Ponjev stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Ponjev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ponjev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ponjev wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ponjev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ponjev is looking to improve his position.
Ponjev is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Ponjev is working from the bottom.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ponjev sees it coming and defends easily.
Ponjev is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ponjev avoid being mounted?
Ponjev is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev scores with a few weak punches.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Ponjev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Ponjev has managed to sweep!
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ponjev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ponjev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ponjev preventing the sweep.
Gracie working for a triangle but Ponjev defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ponjev connects with a couple of short punches.
Ponjev working some strikes from top position.
Ponjev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ponjev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ponjev trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponjev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ponjev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ponjev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Ponjev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ponjev scores with a jab.
Gracie clobbers Ponjev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Ponjev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
It looks like Ceaser Gracie has been cut.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ponjev's waist but Ponjev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Ponjev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ponjev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ponjev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ponjev is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponjev prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Ponjev working Gracie over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Ponjev keeps him under control.
Ponjev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam Ponjev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ponjev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ponjev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gracie hang on?
Gracie can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Ponjev pushes him away.
Ponjev scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Ponjev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponjev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ponjev landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Ponjev working Gracie over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ponjev content just to control the position here.
Ponjev avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ponjev with a couple of short strikes.
Ponjev scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Ponjev with good strikes from the mount here!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Ponjev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ponjev with the ground and pound from mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Ponjev has a good base and remains in mount.
Ponjev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Ponjev's guard. A big mistake from Ponjev there, giving up the dominant position!
Ponjev keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ponjev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Ponjev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceaser Gracie's cut.
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!
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ponjev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Ponjev working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ponjev scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ponjev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ponjev off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponjev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie is not going to allow Ponjev to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to break Ponjev's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ponjev remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ponjev tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Gracie has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Ponjev is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceaser Gracie!
A very excited looking Ceaser Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between I Am (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Cardinale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Am comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Part II. Cardinale has chosen No Easy Way Out 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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178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Am!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicola Cardinale!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Am gets the takedown into side control.
Cardinale is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cardinale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Am decides to stand back up. Am steps back and let's Cardinale get back to his feet.
Nicola Cardinale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardinale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Am throws a sloppy head kick and Cardinale moves out of range easily.
Cardinale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Am moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Am wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Am takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Am scores with a hook to the body. Cardinale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Am throws a chopping leg kick but Cardinale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardinale manages to avoid it.
Am sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good leg kick by Am there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Cardinale.
Am scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Nicola Cardinale has been cut.
Am throws a right and a left that Cardinale avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardinale.
Cardinale scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been hearing reports that Am has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cardinale jabs Am to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardinale stuns Am with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Am lands with a good body shot.
Am lands a body shot.
Cardinale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Am.
Cardinale throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cardinale tries to work over Am's front leg with a kick but Am checks it.
Cardinale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cardinale lands with a slapping head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cardinale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardinale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Am.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Am at a distance.
Am throws a right hand that misses
and Cardinale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cardinale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cardinale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Am.
Am throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicola Cardinale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Am looks to land a body kick but Cardinale moved away.
Cardinale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cardinale - that will leave a mark!
Am takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Am pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cardinale back to the cage. Am follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Am is looking to wear down Cardinale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cardinale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardinale tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardinale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardinale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Am on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardinale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardinale just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardinale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cardinale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Am wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cardinale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardinale throws a lazy body kick
and Am counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardinale checks a leg kick.
Cardinale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardinale throws a leg kick
and Am counters with a crisp one two that drops Cardinale! Am thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cardinale to his feet! Cardinale is in big trouble!
Cardinale is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardinale misses the shot to the body.
Cardinale is still on wobbly legs! Can Am finish him?
Cardinale misses with a head kick.
Cardinale seems to have recovered his senses.
Cardinale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cardinale walks straight into a right hand from Am - that's dropped him! Am jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cardinale from any more punishment! Cardinale complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). I Am!
I Am managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
Nicola Cardinale was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd just like to say, fuck my opponent and fuck the judges. Thank you.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mayo Kermode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kermode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kermode throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mendez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kermode doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez scores with a hook.
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Kermode saw that one coming.
Kermode closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kermode.
Mendez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kermode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kermode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kermode closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kermode closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendez to the mat! Mendez manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kermode wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kermode controls the pace.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Kermode isn't so interested in that idea.
We've been hearing good reports from Kermode's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kermode has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kermode controls the pace.
Kermode wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
Mendez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kermode controls the pace.
Kermode won't allow Mendez to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Kermode saw that one coming.
Kermode moves away from the strike by Mendez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kermode or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayo Kermode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kermode.
Kermode darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Kermode misses with a knee to the head.
Kermode is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
Kermode has Mendez pressed against the cage, preventing Mendez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kermode tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kermode tries to clinch up
and Mendez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kermode or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez, which made it look bad.
Kermode shoots in and bounces Mendez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Kermode from controlling successfully.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Kermode isn't so interested in that idea.
Kermode wants to control from the top but Mendez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermode looking to pass the guard.
Mendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kermode trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mendez wants to stand up but Kermode is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kermode moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Mayo Kermode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kermode tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kermode is looking to clinch.
Mendez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kermode, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kermode fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mendez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mendez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kermode moves to clinch but Mendez breaks away
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Kermode tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mendez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kermode is looking to clinch.
A jab from Mendez finds it's way through Kermode's defenses.
Kermode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Kermode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kermode tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kermode.
Kermode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kermode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Mendez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kermode tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kermode somewhat.
George Mendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kermode tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kermode moves into the clinch.
Kermode looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kermode tries to land a knee to the head but Mendez blocks with his arms.
Mendez working hard to break the clinch.
Mendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kermode wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
George Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kermode drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
Kermode throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendez blocks the elbow strike.
Kermode keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kermode prevents Mendez from breaking the clinch.
Kermode throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendez blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kermode lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
Mendez avoids the elbow strike from Kermode, against the cage.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez throws the left hand but Kermode avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kermode on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Kermode. Kermode gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayo Kermode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermode tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez works Kermode's body with a nice hook.
Kermode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kermode tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Mendez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermode fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendez avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez connects with a nice looking jab.
Kermode gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kermode looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kermode takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kermode fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kermode is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Kermode dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kermode.
Mendez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kermode's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kermode's head backwards.
Kermode is rocked!
Kermode tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.
Oh Kermode is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kermode looks for a takedown but Mendez sprawls well.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Kermode avoids it with no problem.
Kermode seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kermode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Kermode clinches up with Mendez and pushes him back against the cage.
Mendez is trying to break the clinch but Kermode is controlling him.
Kermode throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Mendez on the inside.
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Kermode tries to clinch
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kermode ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Kermode doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Mendez's cut.
That's time! Kermode's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kermode tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Kermode is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Kermode tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but Kermode ducks down to avoid it.
Kermode tries to counter with a takedown but Mendez is quick to defend against it.
Kermode tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendez misses with a straight right.
Kermode tries to clinch there but Mendez circles away.
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kermode.
Mendez connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermode fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kermode tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kermode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on Kermode's shoulder, as Kermode tries to avoid the shot.
Kermode tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mendez.
Jab by Mendez.
Kermode shoots in but no luck this time.
Kermode tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mendez throws a hook but Kermode avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kermode tries to clinch but Mendez moves out of range.
Kermode fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kermode is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kermode looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Kermode holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kermode misses with an elbow strike.
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Kermode walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mendez finds Kermode's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kermode flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mendez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kermode will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Mendez!
During a confident post fight interview, George Mendez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mayo Kermode spoke after the fight, saying 'The tower of power too sweet to be sour, funky like a monkey... oooooooohhh yeeeahhhhh'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coco Cobb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coco Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb thumps Xiii with a low kick.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xiii.
Cobb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xiii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xiii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cobb down.
Xiii working the head with strikes.
Cobb wants to control but Xiii postures up.
Cobb holds on to Xiii's head and controls the position momentarily.
Xiii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb is trying to control Xiii's posture but Xiii avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xiii working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Xiii cracks Cobb with a big right hand but Cobb just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Xiii throws an elbow but Cobb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xiii throws a strike aimed at the side of Cobb's head but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb is trying to improve his position.
Xiii gets to mount! Cobb was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cobb taking shots to the head.
Xiii is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xiii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Xiii lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii scoring with strikes but Cobb is staying in there.
Xiii wants to control the pace but Cobb is squirming around nicely.
Cobb is trying desperately to improve position.
Xiii is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cobb can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Xiii connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xiii landing shots from mount.
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb wants to control but Xiii is having none of it.
Oh Cobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xiii unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cobb wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Xiii celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wedge Xiii!
An out of breath Wedge Xiii 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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