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EvoLution 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Putkilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putkilo's entrance music is NWA-F#$% da police. A fine choice. Perry Styles has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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187 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Great wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erkki Putkilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Styles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Styles.
Styles dives in and grabs Putkilo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Putkilo pushes down on Styles's head and hops out.
Putkilo takes the fight into the clinch.
Styles wants a takedown but no success here.
Erkki Putkilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Styles.
Putkilo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Putkilo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Styles pushes Putkilo off looking to stand but Putkilo dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putkilo is taking a breather. Styles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Styles trying to get back to full guard but Putkilo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putkilo looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putkilo forces the positional change into back control.
Putkilo is not going to allow Styles to sit and survive in this position.
Putkilo controls the action.
Putkilo has got one arm under Styles's chin. This could be trouble... Styles trying to control the other hand but Putkilo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Styles has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erkki Putkilo!
An out of breath Erkki Putkilo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Jarni Kutsoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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132 lbs
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144 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hammer Radovan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Radovan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Radovan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kutsoo's legs.
An elbow from Radovan crashes against the mat.
Kutsoo being controlled for a moment.
Radovan working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutsoo regains half guard.
Radovan trying to control from half guard but Kutsoo is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo is looking to improve his position.
Kutsoo looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Radovan.
Radovan controlling the action here.
Kutsoo is pressing down on Radovan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radovan throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Radovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutsoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Radovan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kutsoo has locked up a guillotine! Kutsoo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Radovan is holding on here and Kutsoo must be using up a lot of energy. Radovan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kutsoo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG], into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Bohard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Kulkunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulkunen has chosen you gonna get it! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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29
152 lbs
7 - 1 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lukas Bohard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Veikko Kulkunen!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulkunen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bohard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kulkunen on the ground.
Kulkunen stopping the sweep attempt from Bohard.
Kulkunen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulkunen passes Bohard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bohard is trying to maintain the position but Kulkunen is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulkunen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bohard tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kulkunen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Veikko Kulkunen!
Veikko Kulkunen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Walnuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
179 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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21
169 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Walnuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walnuts cracks Grena with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
A head kick by Grena misses
and Walnuts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donk. Walnuts catches Grena right on the button with a cross.
Walnuts throws a right and a left that Grena avoids nicely.
Grena cracks a nice hook into Walnuts's ribs.
A head kick misses from Grena.
It looked like Walnuts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Grena.
Walnuts connects with a nice looking jab.
Grena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walnuts defends it well.
Walnuts lands a really nice looking cross but Grena seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walnuts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walnuts is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Walnuts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grena changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grena shoots and misses
and Walnuts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walnuts is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walnuts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Walnuts finds it's target.
Grena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Walnuts! Grena is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Walnuts!
Our winner, Paul Walnuts, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conner comes to the cage accompanied by The Man Who Sold The World. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
221 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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209 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Blake!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Blake misses.
Conner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Conner has wrist control.
Conner pulls Blake in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving.
Conner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake stays in close to Conner's body and controls the position.
Blake is looking to work some ground and pound but Conner has wrist control.
Conner pulls Blake in close to his closed guard and prevents Blake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Conner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conner connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Conner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conner cracks a nice hook into Blake's ribs.
Conner lands with a cross.
It looks like Jesse Blake has been cut.
Conner 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.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conner throws a hook to the side of Blake's head but Blake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blake moves out of range as Conner strikes.
Blake scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Conner.
Conner lands a nice hook to Blake's body. Blake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blake pushes Conner away with a front kick.
Conner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake misses with a leg kick.
Conner misses with a hook.
Blake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Conner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake scores with a kick to the body.
Conner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conner misses with a looping right.
Blake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blake slips under a jab from Conner.
It seemed like Blake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blake defending well as Conner loads up on a big left hand.
Conner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conner rather than just go for the knockout.
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Conner misses with a body punch
and Blake counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Conner moves away and avoids it.
Conner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Conner. That snapped Blake's head back.
Blake moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blake throws a right and a left that Conner avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesse Blake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blake fails with a takedown attempt.
Blake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Conner.
Wayne Conner is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake scores with a sloppy right hand. Conner should have avoided that one.
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conner.
Blake misses with a body punch
and Conner counters with a nice uppercut.
Conner slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conner.
Wayne Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Conner.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blake.
Blake throws a jab when Conner was well out of range.
Conner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conner cracks Blake with an open hand slap.
Blake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blake misses with a leg kick
and Conner counters with a nice right hand that sends Blake toppling to the canvas! Blake scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conner finish him?!
Blake is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blake. That's going to slow Conner down.
Blake is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him?
Blake defending well as Conner loads up on a big left hand.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake seems to have recovered his senses.
Blake scores with a nice strike.
Conner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blake counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner misses with a left hand
and Blake counters with a nice uppercut.
Conner scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conner scores with a leg kick.
Conner looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Blake throws a body kick that misses.
Conner punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Conner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blake scores with a punch to the head.
Conner lands with an uppercut that bounces Blake off the cage and back into range.
Conner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conner moves out of range of the strikes.
Conner scores with a punch to the head.
Conner avoids the body shot from Blake.
Conner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conner lands a slapping body shot.
Conner digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Conner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Conner finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
Conner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.
Conner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blake to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blake looks to clinch but Conner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blake taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wayne Conner!
Wayne Conner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshawn Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar De Vega is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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230 lbs
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Escobar De Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshawn Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynch closes the distance but De Vega moves to the side
and De Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from De Vega misses.
Nice shot lands for De Vega.
De Vega misses with a body shot.
De Vega sets himself, and Lynch steps forward looking for the clinch! De Vega avoids it this time.
De Vega lands a jab to the head.
Lynch avoids the body shot from De Vega.
Lynch needs to keep his hands up - De Vega had a free shot at his head there.
De Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lynch.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lynch avoids the body shot from De Vega.
Lynch tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Vega lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch tries to clinch up
and De Vega counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch tries to clinch up but De Vega circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like De Vega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynch.
De Vega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Lynch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch wants to counter the offense by De Vega and move into the clinch position.
De Vega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Vega, as that shot connected.
De Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynch wants to clinch up but De Vega keeps it at a distance.
De Vega is looking to wear down Lynch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lynch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vega moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but De Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynch throws a lazy uppercut
and De Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lynch misses with a straight right.
De Vega half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynch wants to counter the offense by De Vega and move into the clinch position.
De Vega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Vega scores with a sloppy right hand. Lynch should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Vega throws a shot to the body.
Lynch tries to clinch there but De Vega circles away.
De Vega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Vega lands a nice hook to Lynch's body. Lynch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Vega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Vega lands a head kick. Lynch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Vega needs to keep his hands up - Lynch had a free shot at his head there.
De Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vega throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch wants to clinch.
De Vega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar De Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynch connects with a single shot there.
Lynch throws an off balance right hand
and De Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws an off balance right hand
and De Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vega digs a good hook to Lynch's body.
De Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vega.
De Vega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynch.
Nice straight punches there by De Vega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Vega.
Lynch takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynch.
De Vega motions for Lynch to come forward. De Vega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Vega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Vega lands with an overhand left.
Lynch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lynch tries to clinch there but De Vega circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar De Vega dominated that round.
That's time! De Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Vega connects with a crisp jab.
De Vega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lynch looks to score with a jab to the body but De Vega is just out of range.
Escobar De Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
De Vega lands with a slapping head kick.
De Vega misses with a combination
and Lynch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Vega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynch can do to turn this around?
De Vega punishes Lynch's body with a nice straight punch.
Lynch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lynch walks into a straight right hand from De Vega.
De Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Lynch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lynch wants to clinch but De Vega slips to the side
enabling De Vega to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vega throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch rushes De Vega and presses him up against the cage.
Lynch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
De Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Lynch controls the action.
De Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Vega blocks an elbow strike from Lynch.
Lynch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De Vega blocks an elbow strike.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
De Vega scores with a shot to the side of Lynch's head.
De Vega avoids the elbow strike from Lynch, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vega's brow.
De Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynch has him pressed against the cage.
De Vega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lynch misses with an elbow strike.
De Vega avoids a wild elbow strike from Lynch.
Lynch misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega lands an uppercut.
De Vega takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Escobar De Vega has been cut.
Good body shot from Lynch.
Lynch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Vega seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lynch can turn it around.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Vega tries to score a body lock takedown but Lynch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but De Vega pushes him off.
Lynch rushes De Vega and presses him up against the cage.
De Vega blocks an elbow strike.
Lynch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vega's brow.
De Vega blocks an elbow strike.
De Vega is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Escobar De Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lynch prevents De Vega from breaking the clinch.
Lynch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynch just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Vega's brow.
A frustrated look appears on De Vega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marshawn Lynch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lynch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Vega's defenses.
Lynch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Vega's defenses.
De Vega scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Vega dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
De Vega blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lynch throws an elbow but misses.
Lynch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lynch works on De Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
De Vega avoids the elbow strike from Lynch, against the cage.
Lynch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Vega blocks the elbow strike.
De Vega dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
De Vega blocks an elbow strike from Lynch.
De Vega breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but De Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from De Vega misses the target.
Lynch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Vega.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Vega throws a head kick that misses
and Lynch moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Vega dodges an elbow strike from Lynch.
De Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Vega avoids the elbow strike from Lynch, against the cage.
De Vega blocks an elbow strike.
Lynch misses with an elbow strike.
Lynch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lynch throws an elbow but it misses.
Lynch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Vega's defenses.
De Vega blocks the elbow strike.
Lynch pushes off an throws an elbow but De Vega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marshawn Lynch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Escobar De Vega's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Vega dips to his left and cracks Lynch with an uppercut!
De Vega scores with a jab to the head.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but De Vega pushes him off.
De Vega digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
De Vega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lynch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Vega jabs Lynch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Lynch misses.
Lynch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynch rushes De Vega and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynch misses with an elbow strike.
De Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by De Vega.
De Vega throws a combination. Lynch tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vega connects with a right hand. Lynch shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vega lands with a good body shot.
De Vega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lynch's head.
De Vega scores with a hook to the body. Lynch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lynch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lynch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lynch throws a poor cross that misses
and De Vega counters with a nice body shot.
De Vega works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
Lynch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lynch walks into a jab.
De Vega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vega slips a jab from Lynch.
It looked like De Vega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynch.
De Vega throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch wants to counter the offense by De Vega and move into the clinch position.
De Vega slips under a jab.
De Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
Lynch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Vega is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Vega takes a swing at Lynch's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for De Vega.
De Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Vega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lynch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Vega connects with a body shot that sends Lynch's belly button to the back.
De Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Vega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lynch's head backwards.
Lynch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lynch throws a lazy uppercut
and De Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
De Vega thumps Lynch with a low kick.
Lynch takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from De Vega finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vega connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynch tries to clinch up
and De Vega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynch tries to clinch up.
De Vega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lynch tries to clinch but De Vega is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by De Vega as he connects with a hook.
Marshawn Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Vega finds it's way round the side to connect with Lynch's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Escobar De Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Vega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Escobar De Vega!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Escobar De Vega!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Escobar De Vega!
Escobar De Vega wins by unanimous decision!
Escobar De Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
201 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moreira is looking to counter the offense by Gruber and move into the clinch.
Gruber shoots for a double leg takedown but Moreira sprawls well. He's pushed Gruber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gruber instigates a clinch.
Gruber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moreira taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Moreira.
Moreira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moreira throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruber.
Moreira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gruber with the ground and pound but Moreira uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gruber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gruber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moreira's head.
Gruber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Gruber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gruber throwing strikes but missing.
Gruber throws a big elbow that misses.
Gruber slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gruber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gruber looks up at the clock and then as Moreira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gruber smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gruber grinds an elbow into Moreira's temple.
Gruber misses with the ground and pound.
Moreira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd goes nuts as Gruber knocks Moreira out cold with a massive hammerfist! Gruber Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
A relieved looking Hans Gruber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordin Tootoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hong Entrance Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nichi Hong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordin Tootoo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tootoo sprawls well initially but Hong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tootoo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hong.
Hong throws a strike but Tootoo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tootoo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hong moves away from the strike by Tootoo.
Hong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tootoo is fending him off so far but Hong persists. Nope, Tootoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Tootoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Tootoo.
Tootoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tootoo moves in looking to clinch but Hong pushes him off.
Tootoo lands a jab to Hong's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tootoo connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick
and Tootoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tootoo moves away.
Tootoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tootoo slips a jab and a cross from Hong.
A telegraphed right hand from Tootoo misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tootoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Tootoo misses with a body kick.
Tootoo throws a shot to the body.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tootoo swivels and escapes.
Tootoo clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tootoo stalling in the clinch.
Tootoo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hong blocks a body shot from Tootoo.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tootoo is trying to break free.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tootoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Tootoo.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong has Tootoo pressed against the cage, preventing Tootoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tootoo blocks an uppercut.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tootoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tootoo misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tootoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tootoo.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tootoo trying to stall but Hong improves his position.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Tootoo blocks an uppercut.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tootoo backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tootoo.
Tootoo blocks an uppercut.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Tootoo.
Tootoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tootoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
Tootoo lands with a short shot to the head.
Tootoo breaks from the clinch.
Tootoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hong misses.
Tootoo lands a leg kick that knocks Hong off balance momentarily.
Hong throws a wild body kick that Tootoo sees coming a mile off.
Hong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tootoo.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Tootoo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tootoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tootoo has had enough of the clinch but Hong keeps him there for the moment.
Tootoo blocking some punches.
Hong misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tootoo.
Hong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tootoo or not.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Tootoo.
Tootoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Tootoo - that landed with a thud.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong misses with some punches.
Tootoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tootoo lands a right hand.
Tootoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tootoo trying to stall but Hong improves his position.
Tootoo breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordin Tootoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tootoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Tootoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Tootoo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tootoo avoids the body shot from Hong.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice combination there by Hong.
Tootoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Tootoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tootoo pinned against the cage. Tootoo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Tootoo is rocked!
Hong throws a pinpoint strike between Tootoo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tootoo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hong scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nichi Hong!
Nichi Hong is the new lightweight champion!
Nichi Hong made sure to mention his sponsor, Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
The defeated Jordin Tootoo had this to say: 'My opponent was better tonight. I will be back stronger and better!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rembrandt Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidt comes to the cage accompanied by red barchetta- rush. Tate has chosen Engine No. 9 as his entrance music. Jackson Tate acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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181 lbs
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26
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rembrandt Schmidt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Tate!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Jackson Tate has been cut.
Tate looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tate prevents Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Tate throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tate's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tate's guard.
Tate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schmidt defends it easily.
Tate is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Schmidt rolls with it to try and escape but Tate cranks on the arm and Schmidt is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Tate! Jackson Tate retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Jackson Tate, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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G |
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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