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EFC Boudain vs Raymaker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Brown (ranked 3043 p4p, 330 weight class) and Hocka Loogie (ranked 3259 p4p, 345 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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168 lbs
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173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamal Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hocka Loogie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loogie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Loogie gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loogie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loogie is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Loogie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loogie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Loogie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loogie tries to clinch up.
Loogie misses with a double jab.
Loogie gets a clinch.
Loogie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jamal Brown has been cut.
Loogie prevents the takedown attempt.
Loogie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loogie.
Loogie continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Loogie lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Loogie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Loogie is stalling here.
Loogie stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loogie breaks from the clinch.
Loogie misses with a wild combination.
Loogie rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loogie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Loogie.
Loogie lands an elbow inside.
Loogie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Loogie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brown after a bit of a struggle.
Loogie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Loogie.
Jamal Brown's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Loogie.
Brown is rocked!
Loogie lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loogie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Loogie.
Loogie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Loogie rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Loogie lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Jamal Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Loogie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Loogie breaks from the clinch.
Loogie has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loogie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
Loogie lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Loogie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loogie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Loogie obliges.
Loogie manages to break the clinch.
Loogie throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Loogie moves into the clinch successfully.
Loogie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Loogie darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Loogie lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
Loogie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Loogie drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Loogie lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hocka Loogie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Loogie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
A combination from Loogie does no damage.
Loogie fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Loogie closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loogie lands a shoulder strike.
Loogie lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A short left from Loogie.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loogie.
Jeez, Jamal Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Loogie lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loogie working the clinch nicely. Brown is working for position but Loogie cracks him with a big knee to the head! Brown crumples up against the cage and Loogie lands two more shots before the ref can save Brown! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Hocka Loogie!
After the fight, Hocka Loogie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jones (ranked 2862 p4p, 396 weight class) and Jimmy Henderson (ranked 2919 p4p, 402 weight class). Donny Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Jones shoots in.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Henderson enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Henderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones throws a strike but Henderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
Henderson pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henderson is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to control but Henderson passes into side.
Henderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Henderson's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Henderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Henderson!
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson passes into half guard.
Henderson is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Henderson steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Henderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Henderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krom Kong (ranked 2188 p4p, 249 weight class) and Alessandro Rizzuto (ranked 2425 p4p, 273 weight class). Alessandro Rizzuto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krom Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alessandro Rizzuto!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Rizzuto. Those never looked like landing.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Rizzuto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzuto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Rizzuto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzuto throws a lazy head kick
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzuto fails with a takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rizzuto. Kong shrugs it off though.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzuto throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzuto shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Rizzuto manages to avoid it.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Rizzuto lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand.
Rizzuto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong looks to land a combination but Rizzuto avoids it well.
Rizzuto fails with the takedown.
Krom Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Rizzuto.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizzuto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rizzuto 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.
Rizzuto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rizzuto.
Kong is rocked!
Rizzuto grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kong takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Rizzuto cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessandro Rizzuto!
The defeated Krom Kong had this to say: 'U were to good tonite'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Blitz (ranked 2658 p4p, 291 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 1682 p4p, 198 weight class). Teodor has chosen Pots and pans banging as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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161 lbs
18 - 23 - 0 |
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162 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Blitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Teodor.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Teodor, which made it look bad.
Blitz tries to clinch but Teodor moves out of range.
Blitz instigates a clinch.
Blitz is trying to pull guard but Teodor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Teodor gets through Blitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Teodor working aggressively here.
Blitz breaks the clinch.
Blitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blitz wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Teodor throws out a loose jab but Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teodor but Teodor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teodor counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teodor stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Teodor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blitz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Teodor defends well and Blitz ends up having to push Teodor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blitz tries to clinch but Teodor is having none of it.
A nice side step and Teodor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Teodor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses.
Blitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teodor sprawls well. Teodor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Blitz fails with the takedown
letting Teodor counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor cracks Blitz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Teodor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blitz to stand back up!
Blitz is rocked!
It looks like John Blitz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blitz finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Teodor's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Blitz falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atanase Teodor!
Atanase Teodor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunny Bin (ranked 2355 p4p, 119 weight class) and Dzoko Dzoker (ranked 2278 p4p, 112 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunny Bin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Dzoko Dzoker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzoker. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bin lands a right hook to the body.
Bin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dzoker looking to throw knees to the head but Bin is blocking nicely.
Dzoker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bin is defending well.
Dzoker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bin walks away with a smile on his face. Dzoker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dzoker shoots in but Bin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vunny Bin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dzoko Dzoker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bin, right into the meat.
Dzoker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dzoker looks winded!
Bin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzoker misses with the ground and pound.
Bin struggling a bit here.
Bin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bin tries to roll over but Dzoker keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzoker is working for a kimura but Bin is defending it quite comfortably.
Dzoker misses with a head shot. Bin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dzoker throws a big elbow that misses.
Dzoker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dzoker wants to control from the top but Bin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dzoker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bin!
Bin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bin wants to stand but Dzoker has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzoker is looking for a sweep.
Dzoker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dzoker is working to get back to half guard.
Dzoker wants to hold on but Bin pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzoker is trying to escape the mount.
Dzoker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin controlling his opponent.
Bin is looking to stand but Dzoker has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzoker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bin wants to control the pace but Dzoker is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dzoker tries to lock up and control but Bin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vunny Bin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin.
Dzoker throws a leg kick but Bin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bin delivers a nice body kick.
Bin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bin forces Dzoker back against the cage and clinches.
Bin landing knees to the head.
It looks like Dzoko Dzoker has been cut.
Bin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dzoker blocks it with crossed arms.
Bin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bin breaks the clinch.
Bin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bin lands a brutal head kick. Dzoker looks out on his feet and Bin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Vunny Bin!
Vunny Bin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dzoko Dzoker spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 2876 p4p, 162 weight class) and Santana Blaze (ranked 2642 p4p, 140 weight class). Demetrious Jorgensen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santana Blaze's chin.
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143 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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138 lbs
18 - 12 - 2 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santana Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze throws a series of punches but Jorgensen moves out of range.
Blaze falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jorgensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blaze wants to stand and escape but Jorgensen is having none of it.
Jorgensen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jorgensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Jorgensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Jorgensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blaze pulls Jorgensen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jorgensen from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorgensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jorgensen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen stops Blaze from standing up.
Blaze wants to sweep here but Jorgensen controlling him for the moment.
Blaze has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jorgensen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jorgensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a one-two to the body.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jorgensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jorgensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen dives in and grabs Blaze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blaze pushes down on Jorgensen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze misses with a hook. Jorgensen ducked under it nicely.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jorgensen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jorgensen or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen goes for a double leg but Blaze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blaze continues to drive forward.
Jorgensen needs to keep his hands up - Blaze had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
A cross from Blaze lands.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorgensen has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Blaze.
Jorgensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Jorgensen backing up. Jorgensen nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demetrious Jorgensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Blaze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blaze sprawls well. Blaze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jorgensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorgensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jorgensen shoots in for a takedown but Blaze shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgensen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze scores with a decent looking hook.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorgensen tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
and Blaze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Jorgensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santana Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze connects with an inside leg kick.
Blaze just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blaze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a series of strikes. Jorgensen will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blaze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jorgensen has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Nice sprawl there from Blaze as Jorgensen shoots in.
Santana Blaze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaze with a nice cross.
Blaze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jorgensen scores with a takedown into Blaze's guard.
Jorgensen 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.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet but Jorgensen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze seems keen to control Jorgensen's posture.
Jorgensen stands and throws Blaze's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen landing strikes.
Blaze holds on to Jorgensen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Blaze is trying to improve his position.
Blaze has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Blaze holding on.
Blaze is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jorgensen is controlling him well.
Blaze is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jorgensen off and has taken his back!
Blaze misses with a punch to the head.
Blaze biding his time, controlling Jorgensen.
Jorgensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Jorgensen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Blaze's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to break free.
Jorgensen is working hard here to advance position.
Demetrious Jorgensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaze really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jorgensen.
Jorgensen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Blaze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jorgensen doesn't escape.
Blaze is hanging on to Jorgensen's back as he tries to escape.
Jorgensen is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Jorgensen right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze gets his hands free as Jorgensen looks to control.
Jorgensen tries to escape the position.
Jorgensen trying to control the hands but Blaze breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Jorgensen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blaze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jorgensen doesn't escape.
Blaze keeps control of the position as Jorgensen tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaze lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jorgensen hold on?!
Even with his hooks in, Blaze manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Blaze doesn't have the hooks in and Jorgensen manages to turn into his guard.
Blaze is looking to stand up but Jorgensen isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blaze holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jorgensen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Blaze swinging wildly here.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blaze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorgensen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaze to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a three punch combo that has Jorgensen backing up. Jorgensen nods at Blaze to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jorgensen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blaze to the ground. Jorgensen is now in Blaze's guard.
Blaze is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Blaze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santana Blaze 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jorgensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Santana Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Blaze.
Blaze's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jorgensen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blaze takes a swing at Jorgensen's ribcage but misses.
Blaze throws a push kick but Jorgensen slaps the foot to one side.
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blaze lands a jab.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jorgensen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blaze counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blaze misses with the combination.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorgensen avoids the body shot from Blaze.
Blaze scores with a hook.
A combination from Blaze does no damage.
Jorgensen has his takedown stuffed
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorgensen slips under a jab from Blaze.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaze is fending him off so far but Jorgensen persists. Nope, Blaze circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaze misses the jab.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Jorgensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blaze sprawls and moves away.
Blaze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blaze feints a jab promting Jorgensen to slip. Blaze then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jorgensen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze tries to bum rush Jorgensen with a series of wild strikes but Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jorgensen slips under a jab.
Jorgensen looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Blaze's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jorgensen is out of range and Blaze settles back down.
Blaze thuds his right hand into Jorgensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaze fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Jorgensen with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blaze tries to bum rush Jorgensen with a series of wild strikes but Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jorgensen is defended easily by Blaze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jorgensen has time to react.
Jorgensen fails with the takedown
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jorgensen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jorgensen slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jorgensen with a poor takedown
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jorgensen is defended easily by Blaze.
Blaze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blaze! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorgensen.
Blaze throws a good cross that connects.
Jorgensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jorgensen blocks a jab.
Jorgensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jorgensen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorgensen shoots in and drives through. Blaze sprawls well.
Demetrious Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana Blaze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Blaze.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santana Blaze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santana Blaze!
Santana Blaze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1230 p4p, 66 weight class) and Connor Joieson (ranked 3670 p4p, 202 weight class). Sagaki comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Nights - Loudness. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takumi Sagaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Connor Joieson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Joieson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sagaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joieson feints and as Sagaki raises his hands in defense, Joieson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joieson cracks Sagaki with a solid left hand.
Sagaki has his feet on Joieson's thighs here. He's pushed Joieson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Joieson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hewitt (ranked 2161 p4p, 111 weight class) and William Fidnhasieunch (ranked 2755 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as William Fidnhasieunch enters the cage!
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Fidnhasieunch!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fidnhasieunch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hewitt as he avoids it easily.
Hewitt lands a right hook to the body.
Fidnhasieunch shoots and misses
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Fidnhasieunch has his takedown stuffed
and Hewitt counters with a straight right hand.
Paul Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Fidnhasieunch.
Hewitt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fidnhasieunch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hewitt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fidnhasieunch misses with a takedown attempt
and Hewitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
William Fidnhasieunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt lands with a nice body punch.
Hewitt punishes Fidnhasieunch's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Fidnhasieunch tries for a takedown but Hewitt circles away easily
and Hewitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hewitt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hewitt scores with a jab. Fidnhasieunch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fidnhasieunch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hewitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fidnhasieunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidnhasieunch misses with a takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Fidnhasieunch looks winded!
Hewitt connects with a body shot.
Hewitt lands a body shot.
Fidnhasieunch has his takedown stuffed
and Hewitt counters with a stiff right hand.
Fidnhasieunch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fidnhasieunch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hewitt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fidnhasieunch. Fidnhasieunch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fidnhasieunch is rocked!
Hewitt drops Fidnhasieunch with a huge uppercut! Fidnhasieunch drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hewitt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hewitt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Steel (ranked 2360 p4p, 313 weight class) and Mario Jones (ranked 1299 p4p, 185 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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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
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Jones!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel gets a nice trip 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.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Steel prevents Jones from improving his position.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel prevents Jones from improving his position.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thumps Steel with a low kick.
Mario Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones slips a jab from Steel.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steel connects with a body shot.
Steel shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Steel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Steel ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like James Steel has been cut.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Steel is wise to it.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones has Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Jones.
Steel prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steel manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel tries to move to full mount but Jones actually manages to regain half guard.
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is controlling Steel's trapped leg to prevent Steel from advancing to side control.
Jones is not content to let Steel control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel is able to avoid easily.
Mario Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel lands a body shot.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Jones tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steel.
Jones digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel checks it well.
Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel fails with the takedown.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones throws a leg kick but Steel checks it.
Jones cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Steel's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Jones wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Steel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steel manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James Steel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel controlling the action here.
Mario Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel.
Jones trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Steel saw it coming and moves away.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Jones sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Jones!
Mario Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Boudain (ranked 1075 p4p, 127 weight class) and Kai Raymaker (ranked 1181 p4p, 135 weight class). Boudain's entrance music is Let the bodies hit the floor. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Boudain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Raymaker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raymaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boudain tries to clinch up but Raymaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Boudain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raymaker moves away.
Boudain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raymaker misses with a body punch.
Boudain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boudain working aggressively here.
Raymaker misses with some punches.
Raymaker presses Boudain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Raymaker.
Raymaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boudain tries a body shot but Raymaker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
Boudain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boudain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raymaker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raymaker prevents a body shot from Boudain.
Raymaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raymaker throws a shot from downtown. Boudain moves away and avoids it.
Raymaker throws out a loose jab but Boudain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudain misses with a body punch
enabling Raymaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Raymaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boudain tries to clinch there but Raymaker circles away.
Boudain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boudain is looking to counter the offense by Raymaker and move into the clinch.
Boudain takes one on the button.
Boudain tries to clinch but Raymaker is having none of it.
Raymaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boudain closes the distance but Raymaker moves to the side
and Raymaker counters with a two punch combo.
Boudain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raymaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymaker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raymaker gets through Boudain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Boudain prevents a body shot from Raymaker.
A short uppercut from Raymaker.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudain.
Boudain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boudain can't find room to land a body shot as Raymaker controls the action.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raymaker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boudain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raymaker can turn it around.
Raymaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boudain tries a body shot but Raymaker blocks it.
Boudain can't find room to land a body shot as Raymaker controls the action.
Boudain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raymaker's elbow.
Raymaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boudain backwards.
Raymaker working aggressively here.
Boudain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raymaker prevents a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
Raymaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raymaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boudains head.
Raymaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raymaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boudain closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Boudain.
A head punch on the inside from Raymaker fails to land.
A hook to the body from Boudain.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Raymaker controls his hands.
Raymaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Raymaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boudain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudain.
Boudain scores with a shot to the side of Raymaker's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boudain.
Boudain cracks Raymaker with a nice body shot.
Raymaker looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Boudain fails to land.
Boudain works on Raymaker's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudain cracks Raymaker with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Boudain.
Boudain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boudain stalling.
Raymaker throws a head punch that misses.
Boudain lands a hook that snaps the head of Raymaker backwards.
Raymaker blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boudain lands a shoulder strike.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boudain.
Boudain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Raymaker fails to land.
Raymaker blocks an uppercut.
Boudain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boudain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Boudain dominated that round.
That's time! Boudain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raymaker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boudain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raymaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boudain's elbow.
Boudain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudain.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Dante Boudain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raymaker is trying to force a seperation but Boudain has the dominant position.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Raymaker controls his hands.
Boudain blocking some punches.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain working aggressively here.
Raymaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boudain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raymaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boudain clinches up with Raymaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Raymaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boudain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raymaker's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raymaker blocking some punches.
Boudain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raymaker scores with a shot to the side of Boudain's head.
A nice left hand lands by Boudain.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Raymaker controls his hands.
Boudain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raymaker is trying to break the clinch but Boudain has him pressed against the cage.
Raymaker breaks from the clinch.
Boudain gets a clinch.
Raymaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boudain digs a right hand underneath Raymaker's ribcage. Raymaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raymaker is breathing heavily.
Boudain tries to throw a body punch but Raymaker avoids it by throwing Boudain back against the cage.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raymaker blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain lands a left hand.
Boudain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raymaker can do to turn this around?
Raymaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudain stuns Raymaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raymaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raymaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raymaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boudain wants to clinch up but Raymaker keeps it at a distance.
Boudain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raymaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boudain takes the fight into the clinch.
Boudain misses with a body punch.
Boudain has a couple of punches blocked by Raymaker.
Boudain tries to work over Raymaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudain struggles to land a body shot inside as Raymaker controls his hands.
Raymaker wants to stall.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Raymaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raymaker lands a nice uppercut.
Raymaker can't find room to land a body shot as Boudain controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Boudain.
A short right from Boudain.
Raymaker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boudain is keeping busy.
Boudain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boudain has a couple of punches blocked by Raymaker.
Raymaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boudain lands with a right to the head.
Boudain working aggressively here.
Boudain prevents a body shot from Raymaker.
A body shot lands from Boudain.
Boudain cracks Raymaker with a nice body shot.
Raymaker prevents a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain cracks Raymaker with a nice body shot.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boudain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raymaker backwards.
Boudain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boudain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raymaker blocks a body shot from Boudain.
Boudain scores with a shot to the side of Raymaker's head.
Boudain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boudain stalling against the cage.
Boudain taking a breather.
Boudain lands a hook that snaps the head of Raymaker backwards.
Raymaker is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudain.
Boudain misses with a punch to the body.
Boudain tries to work over Raymaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudain digs a right hand underneath Raymaker's ribcage. Raymaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boudain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raymakers head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Boudain 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.
Boudain gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudain.
Boudain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudain keeps control of Raymaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boudain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raymaker backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raymaker.
Boudain is working Raymaker over against the cage.
Boudain effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boudain.
Raymaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Boudain finish him?
Boudain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raymaker.
Raymaker seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raymaker.
Boudain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boudain lands a big right hand that drops Raymaker! The killer instinct kicks in and Boudain finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boudain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dante Boudain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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