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RRFC 59: O'Neil vs Pandens PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Callahan (ranked 24565 p4p, 6081 weight class) and Juares Dea (ranked 696 p4p, 628 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Callahan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juares Dea!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dea scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Callahan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dea has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dea tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dea has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dea is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Callahan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dea gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Callahan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dea lets go of the hold and Callahan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juares Dea!
In his post fight interview, Juares Dea started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gutierrez (ranked 1468 p4p, 24462 weight class) and Justin Jackson (ranked 185 p4p, 610 weight class). Justin Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez lands a jab.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Gutierrez slows down the pace here.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gutierrez is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Gutierrez pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jackson is defending well. Gutierrez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jackson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gutierrez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Gutierrez!
Alex Gutierrez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kris Jakua (ranked 1501 p4p, 1022 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 84 p4p, 59 weight class). Bokhchuud has chosen ErgeSholee Biste Turda as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kris Jakua has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Jakua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud clinches.
Bokhchuud struggles to land a body shot inside as Jakua controls his hands.
Jakua blocks the elbow strike.
Jakua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage.
Jakua takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jakua blocks it with crossed arms.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Bokhchuud lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Jakua.
Jakua avoids the elbow strike from Bokhchuud, against the cage.
Jakua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bokhchuud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.
Bokhchuud lands a nice uppercut.
Jakua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jakua managing to block the knees to the body from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bokhchuud prevents Jakua from breaking the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to land knees in the clinch but Jakua avoids the damage to the body.
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakua avoids it.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Jakua 's eye.
Bokhchuud tries a body shot but Jakua blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bokhchuud throws a punch but it's blocked by Jakua.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jakua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bokhchuud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakua tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Jakua blocks a body shot from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jakua backwards.
Bokhchuud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud lands a nice uppercut.
Bokhchuud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakuas head.
A frustrated look appears on Jakua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jakua tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Jakua looking to slow down the pace here.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the head.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jakua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jakua is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jakua has Bokhchuud pushed against the cage.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jakua is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Jakua is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jakua.
Bokhchuud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jakua manages to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud doesn't manage to clinch there - Jakua circles away.
Jakua cracks Bokhchuud with an open hand slap.
Bokhchuud clinches.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jakua tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but Jakua blocks it.
Jakua stalling in the clinch.
Jakua lands an uppercut.
Jakua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bokhchuud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jakua, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jakua.
Jakua has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jakua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jakua misses the shot to the body.
Bokhchuud tries a head kick but it misses.
Jakua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bokhchuud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bokhchuud.
Jakua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bokhchuud's elbow.
Bokhchuud scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Bokhchuud on the inside.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Jakua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow inside.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jakua.
Bokhchuud lands a right hand.
Bokhchuud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bokhchuud misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakua stalling the fight.
Bokhchuud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Jakua is trying to break free.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jakua tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Jakua breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jakua blocks it with crossed arms.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bokhchuud scores with a hook to the body.
Bokhchuud trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakua is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Jakua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jakua wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jakua breaks from the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jakua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bokhchuud manages to avoid it.
Jakua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bokhchuud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhchuud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jakua lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jakua wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
Jakua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bokhchuud rushes Jakua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jakua is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhchuud has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua takes an elbow to the temple.
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.
Jakua is trying to force a seperation but Bokhchuud has the dominant position.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakua avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Jakua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jakua's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakua has had enough of the clinch but Bokhchuud keeps him there for the moment.
Jakua tries to break free but Bokhchuud pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bokhchuud throws an elbow but misses.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jakua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jakua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakua trying to control the position but instead, Bokhchuud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jakua into the cage.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Bokhchuud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jakua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jakua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bokhchuud takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bokhchuud walks into a straight right hand from Jakua.
Jakua throws a body punch but Bokhchuud moves out of range.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch there but Jakua circles away.
Bokhchuud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jakua is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bokhchuud clinches up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bokhchuud in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jakua wants to get back to striking at distance but Bokhchuud won't allow it.
Bokhchuud trying to land knees to the body.
Jakua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
Jakua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bokhchuud pushes off an throws an elbow but Jakua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jakua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jakua takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakua working hard to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jakua is trying to break free.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud trying to land knees to the body.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Jakua is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
Bokhchuud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bokhchuud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jakua or not.
Bokhchuud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jakua's face.
Jakua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jakua is looking to control Bokhchuud's arms but Bokhchuud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jakua has his back to the cage.
Jakua can't find room to land a body shot as Bokhchuud controls the action.
Bokhchuud with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bokhchuud - that landed with a thud.
Jakua takes an elbow to the temple.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud 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.
Bokhchuud prevents Jakua from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Bokhchuud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jakua tries to circle away but Bokhchuud has him pinned against the cage.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jakua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jakua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sloppy strikes from Jakua. Those never looked like landing.
Jakua scores with a nice strike.
Jakua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bokhchuud is looking to clinch but Jakua is avoiding it.
Bokhchuud drives through and clinches with Jakua against the cage.
Jakua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakua is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhchuud has double underhooks.
Jakua is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhchuud has double underhooks.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Jakua is blocking nicely.
Jakua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jakua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jakua is trying to push Bokhchuud away but Bokhchuud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jakua avoids it.
Jakua wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jakua working hard to break the clinch.
Jakua wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Jakua wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Jakua tries to break the clinch but Bokhchuud is controlling the position.
Bokhchuud prevents a body shot from Jakua.
A frustrated look appears on Jakua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bokhchuud has Jakua pressed against the cage, preventing Jakua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kris Jakua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakua wants to break free but Bokhchuud has control.
Jakua wants to get back to striking at distance but Bokhchuud won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Jakua.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bokhchuud 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Khuchtei Bokhchuud really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that WARHORSE Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 1564 p4p, 1361 weight class) and Carl Brooks (ranked 198 p4p, 173 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jempsa lands in his opponent's guard.
Brooks pushes Jempsa off and gets back to his feet.
Jempsa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Jempsa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brooks is holding Jempsa down, trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Jempsa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Jempsa tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Brooks throwing sloppy strikes.
Brooks has the hooks in. Jempsa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jempsa trying to control the hands but Brooks breaks the grip.
Brooks is hanging on to Jempsa's back as he tries to escape.
Brooks lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jempsa's head.
Jempsa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa just trying to survive but Brooks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jempsa staying busy and making it hard for Brooks to control.
Brooks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jempsa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jempsa for a finish.
Brooks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jempsa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brooks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brooks looking for the choke from the back.
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jempsa is trying to stand back up.
Jempsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brooks's guard. Nice work there by Jempsa.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Brooks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jempsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brooks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jempsa clobbers Brooks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jempsa gets a takedown into half guard.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks is trying to keep Jempsa in close.
Jempsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Jempsa stands and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooks wants to control but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jempsa working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Brooks is working away.
Jempsa is working Brooks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brooks taking a bit of punishment here - Jempsa scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa is trying to ground and pound but Brooks uses the momentary lack of control by Jempsa to regain half guard.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brooks punching from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is trying to control but Jempsa passes into side control!
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jempsa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four 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.
Jempsa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jempsa throws an elbow but Brooks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
Brooks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Brooks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brooks fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jempsa to the ground. Brooks is now in Jempsa's guard.
Brooks trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Brooks stands and throws Jempsa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooks in side control, throwing shots but Jempsa defends.
Jempsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks wants to control for a moment but Jempsa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jempsa defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jempsa's head.
Brooks 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.
Brooks throwing shots but Jempsa is blocking nicely.
Brooks with the ground and pound but Jempsa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jempsa keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Jempsa can't keep his opponent in guard - Brooks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jempsa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
Brooks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jempsa defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks 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.
Brooks stalling away here and it's allowed Jempsa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Jempsa is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Brooks!
After winning the bout, Carl Brooks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Zapata (ranked 3098 p4p, 3822 weight class) and Quinten MacQuibble (ranked 435 p4p, 496 weight class). MacQuibble has chosen Scots Wha Hae as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Quinten MacQuibble was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Zapata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinten MacQuibble!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacQuibble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zapata.
MacQuibble throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zapata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zapata keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacQuibble's head.
MacQuibble wants to stand and escape but Zapata is having none of it.
MacQuibble can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zapata controls the pace.
Zapata wants to pass the guard but MacQuibble is keeping the position.
Zapata prevents MacQuibble from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata advances to half guard.
Zapata lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zapata postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for MacQuibble to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata moves into range and clinches up with MacQuibble.
Zapata leaning his opponent against the cage.
MacQuibble tries to circle away but Zapata has him pinned against the cage.
MacQuibble has had enough of the clinch but Zapata keeps him there for the moment.
MacQuibble trying to stall but Zapata improves his position.
MacQuibble has Zapata pressed against the cage.
Zapata has MacQuibble pressed against the cage, preventing MacQuibble from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacQuibble looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacQuibble's efforts to push away.
MacQuibble managing to block the knees to the body from Zapata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacQuibble tries to break free but Zapata pushes him back against the cage.
MacQuibble working hard to break the clinch.
MacQuibble wants to get back to striking at distance but Zapata won't allow it.
MacQuibble prevents the takedown attempt.
Zapata is trying to pull guard but MacQuibble turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MacQuibble manages to break the clinch.
MacQuibble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zapata scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zapata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacQuibble knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zapata content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
MacQuibble prevents Zapata from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zapata tries for a kimura but MacQuibble is defending well.
Zapata just content to control the position.
Zapata decides to take the fight back to the feet.
MacQuibble cracks Zapata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zapata misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zapata tries to land a leg kick but MacQuibble saw it coming and moves away.
Zapata throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacQuibble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Zapata dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Zapata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zapata avoids the head kick by MacQuibble.
MacQuibble throws a head kick that misses.
MacQuibble throws a sloppy head kick and Zapata moves out of range easily.
Zapata throws a sloppy head kick and MacQuibble moves out of range easily.
Zapata takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacQuibble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zapata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacQuibble fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zapata checks it well.
Zapata throws a big counter combination but MacQuibble scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zapata blocks a head kick by MacQuibble.
Zapata thinks about countering with a head kick.
MacQuibble blocks a low kick nicely.
We've been informed that MacQuibble has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zapata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacQuibble can do to turn this around?
Zapata clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacQuibble wants to break free but Zapata has control.
Zapata pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zapata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacQuibble scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacQuibble leaves Zapata with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacQuibble feints and then cracks Zapata's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zapata down.
Zapata has closed the distance and engaged MacQuibble in a clinch.
Zapata prevents MacQuibble from breaking the clinch.
MacQuibble with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacQuibble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zapata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zapata drives through with a takedown into MacQuibble's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zapata gets to his feet - MacQuibble follows without any prompting.
Zapata clinches.
Zapata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zapata cracks MacQuibble with an open hand slap.
MacQuibble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Zapata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata defending well as MacQuibble loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacQuibble avoids the head kick by Zapata.
MacQuibble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacQuibble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacQuibble throws a lazy head kick
and Zapata counters with a right, left combo that wobbles MacQuibble badly! Zapata follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks MacQuibble out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Zapata finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chief Zapata!
A very excited looking Chief Zapata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neil (ranked 450 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 72 p4p, 304 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masvidal is trying to defend but Neil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masvidal is trying to control but can't.
Masvidal is looking to improve his position.
Masvidal is staying active underneath Neil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masvidal actively working from the bottom here.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neil.
Masvidal looking for submissions off his back.
Masvidal has hold of Neil's hands but Neil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masvidal wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Neil there.
Masvidal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Neil.
Neil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neil slips a nice elbow through Masvidal's hands, connecting with Masvidal's forehead.
Masvidal missing with punches from the bottom.
Neil lands with a punch from half guard.
Neil 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.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Neil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Neil there.
Masvidal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neil 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.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Neil is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil moves nicely into side control.
Masvidal tries to buck Neil off but Neil is having none of it.
Neil working away.
Masvidal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neil's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neil is pressing down on Masvidal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masvidal is holding on for now.
Neil working the head and body with strikes.
Masvidal 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.
Neil wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masvidal has hold of Neil's hands but Neil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masvidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Masvidal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
Masvidal working for a triangle but Neil defends it easily.
Masvidal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal controls Neil momentarily but Neil frees himself.
Neil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Masvidal is trying to control the position but Neil postures up.
Neil connects with a couple of short punches.
Neil distracts Masvidal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Masvidal working for a triangle but Neil defends it easily.
Neil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neil working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neil slips a straight right by Masvidal.
Neil shoots in looking for a takedown. Masvidal tries to sprawl out of it but Neil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masvidal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masvidal is trying to defend but Neil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Masvidal is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil working Masvidal over with strikes.
Masvidal trying to control here.
Masvidal is looking for a sweep. Neil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masvidal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neil.
Masvidal taking some punishment here, with Neil in his half guard.
Neil landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Neil connects with a nice short shot to Masvidal's temple.
Neil working the head and body with strikes.
Masvidal trying to hold on to Neil's head to control him but Neil postures up.
Masvidal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Neil is staying active.
Masvidal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neil is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neil seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 Masvidal is rocked!
Neil works his way into full mount!
Neil looking to control but Masvidal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil breaks from Masvidal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Masvidal tries to hold on but Neil postures up.
Masvidal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neil with shots to the head and body - Masvidal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Masvidal is still in real trouble! Can Neil finish him?
Masvidal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neil works his way into full mount!
Neil looking for a guillotine from mount but Masvidal is having none of it.
Masvidal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Neil's attempts to control the action.
Neil landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil working Masvidal over with strikes here.
Neil loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Masvidal scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Neil land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Neil stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Neil!
After winning the bout, Luke Neil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Vidal (ranked 1305 p4p, 2301 weight class) and Lors Loria (ranked 203 p4p, 335 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vidal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scarface OST - The world is yours. Jorge Vidal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lors Loria!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vidal thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Vidal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loria doesn't seem phased though.
Loria wants to slow Vidal down by chopping away at his legs.
Vidal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vidal blocks a head kick by Loria.
Loria throws a hook but Vidal avoids it easily.
Loria has closed the distance and engaged Vidal in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Vidal trying to land knees to the body.
Loria looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Loria swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loria.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Loria blocks it.
Vidal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loria blocks it with crossed arms.
Loria avoiding damage as Vidal throws knees to the body.
Vidal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loria lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loria misses with some punches.
Loria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loria.
Loria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loria throws an elbow but it misses.
Loria misses with an elbow strike.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but Loria blocks with his arms.
We've been hearing reports that Vidal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but Loria blocks with his arms.
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!
Vidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vidal lands a good knee to the midsection. Loria won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal blocks an elbow strike.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loria blocks it with crossed arms.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Loria throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loria looking to throw knees to the head but Vidal is blocking nicely.
Loria throws an elbow that misses.
Loria pushes Vidal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vidal dodges an elbow strike from Loria.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loria blocks it with crossed arms.
Loria lands with a left to the head.
Vidal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loria lands an elbow just above Vidal 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loria throws an elbow but misses.
Vidal blocks an uppercut.
Vidal gets through Loria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loria swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loria throws a head punch that misses.
Loria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal dodges an elbow strike from Loria.
Vidal misses with a knee to the head.
Loria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loria misses with a punch on the inside.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Loria blocks it.
Vidal takes a shot to the head.
Loria lands a nice elbow.
Loria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loria lands with a light punch inside.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vidal takes an elbow to the temple.
Loria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loria's elbow.
Nice elbow from Loria.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but Loria blocks with his arms.
Loria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vidal blocks an elbow strike.
Loria lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal tries to work over Loria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but Loria blocks with his arms.
Vidal looking to throw knees to the head but Loria is blocking nicely.
Loria lands an elbow just above Vidal 's eye.
Vidal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loria is defending well for now.
Loria has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loria blocks it with crossed arms.
Vidal blocks an elbow strike.
Loria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loria working aggressively here.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loria throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Loria throws a punch but it's blocked by Vidal.
Loria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loria lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Vidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Loria.
Loria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the head but Loria blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lors Loria dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Loria swinging wildly here.
Loria takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loria is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vidal misses with the combination.
Loria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vidal, pushing him back against the cage.
Loria lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Loria.
Loria throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vidal blocks it with crossed arms.
Loria lands an elbow that stopped Vidal in his tracks for a moment.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Loria blocks it.
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!
Loria pushes off an throws an elbow but Vidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loria blocks it with crossed arms.
Vidal dodges an elbow strike from Loria.
Lors Loria seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Loria blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Vidal misses with a knee strike.
Loria lands an elbow just above Vidal 's eye.
Loria has a couple of punches blocked by Vidal.
Loria pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vidal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loria.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Loria blocks it.
Loria softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loria lands with a right to the head.
Loria keeps control of Vidal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vidal tries a knee to the head but Loria blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loria creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Loria swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loria throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loria lands an elbow inside that Vidal shrugs off.
Loria using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loria gets through Vidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vidal misses with a knee strike.
Loria lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vidal blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loria.
Loria with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vidal blocks an elbow strike from Loria.
Loria throws an elbow that misses.
Loria lands an elbow that stopped Vidal in his tracks for a moment.
Loria throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loria.
Vidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vidal throws an overhand right that lands on Loria's shoulder, as Loria tries to avoid the shot.
Loria raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Loria tries to clinch but Vidal moves out of range.
Loria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vidal blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Loria.
Vidal tries to clinch up.
Loria looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vidal throws a looping overhand right but Loria ducks down to avoid it.
Loria takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vidal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Loria backs up against the cage.
Loria takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jorge Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loria swats away the attempt to clinch by Vidal.
Vidal with a jab.
Vidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vidal looks to land a left hand but Loria moved out of range nicely.
Jorge Vidal is winning the standup battle so far.
Vidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loria.
Loria moves into the clinch successfully.
Vidal blocks an elbow strike.
Vidal throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loria misses with some punches.
Loria misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
Vidal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Vidal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loria misses with some punches.
Vidal blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loria blocks it with crossed arms.
Loria misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vidal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Loria lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loria misses with an elbow strike.
Loria gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Loria.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Loria.
Loria throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loria takes a knee right on the jaw!
Loria throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loria avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lors Loria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vidal is looking to clinch.
Loria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vidal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Loria goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vidal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vidal clinches up against the cage.
Vidal misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Loria fails to land.
Loria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Vidal is rocked!
Loria lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Vidal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vidal tries to land knees in the clinch but Loria avoids the damage to the body.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loria lands a nice uppercut.
Loria lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loria lands a big knee to the head and Vidal goes down! Loria pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lors Loria!
After winning the bout, Lors Loria thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Jones (ranked 1552 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 182 p4p, 137 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones wants the takedown. Rockwell is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rockwell's guard against the cage.
Rockwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockwell on the ground.
Jones wants to stand but Rockwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones is posturing up here but Rockwell has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jones tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jones has to tap! Slick submission there by Rockwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lew Rockwell!
Lew Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 274 p4p, 293 weight class) and Antonio Atunes (ranked 37 p4p, 41 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with URSO O INVENCÍVEL blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Atunes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atunes quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Atunes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atunes is holding on for now.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva is working for a kimura but Atunes is defending it quite comfortably.
Atunes controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Atunes defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva passes to side control.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Atunes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Atunes tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Atunes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Atunes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Atunes has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atunes pulls his head out easily.
Atunes is controlling the pace.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Atunes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Atunes's back!
Atunes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Atunes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working for the choke.
Silva somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Silva looking to break Atunes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Atunes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Atunes 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.
Silva is looking for the choke from the back position but Atunes is controlling his hands well.
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Atunes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atunes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Silva's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atunes swivels and escapes.
Atunes connects with a single shot there.
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Atunes shows good takedown defense.
Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Atunes thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Atunes jabs at Silva's body.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Atunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Antonio Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atunes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rickson Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atunes catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Atunes counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atunes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Atunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Antonio Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva dives in and grabs Atunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atunes pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Atunes finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Atunes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Atunes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva is trying to drag Atunes to the mat but Atunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Atunes trying to stall but Silva improves his position.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva is trying to drag Atunes to the mat but Atunes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Atunes just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Atunes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva is trying to trip Atunes. He has hold of a leg but Atunes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atunes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atunes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atunes!
Atunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atunes taking a breather here.
Silva looking for a sweep but Atunes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Atunes has control of the leg.
Atunes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Atunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Atunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
Atunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
Atunes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Atunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Atunes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Atunes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atunes digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Atunes lands an overhand right.
Atunes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Atunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atunes, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Atunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Silva is rocked!
A body shot lands from Atunes.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
Antonio Atunes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Atunes.
Atunes throws a big uppercut that drops Silva! More strikes from Atunes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Silva lies dazed against the cage as Atunes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Atunes!
Antonio Atunes is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Antonio Atunes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandens. O'Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'Neil was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O'Neil misses with a hook. Pandens ducked under it nicely.
O'Neil throws a leg kick which misses Pandens's front leg but catches the back leg as Pandens tries to avoid it.
O'Neil lands a head shot.
O'Neil fails in his attempt to clinch.
O'Neil misses with a leg kick
and Pandens finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
O'Neil attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
O'Neil dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pandens. That did some damage!
O'Neil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pandens throws out a counter right but O'Neil avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by O'Neil.
Pandens slips a jab from O'Neil.
Pandens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pandens 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.#CL#
O'Neil drives through and clinches with Pandens against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Pandens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
O'Neil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pandens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O'Neil seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Pandens.
A big right from Pandens misses.
O'Neil throws a lazy head kick
and Pandens counters with a straight right hand.
O'Neil's corner calls for a 1-2. O'Neil obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body. Pandens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O'Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pandens misses the jab.
O'Neil lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandens's head.#CL#
O'Neil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pandens, pushing him back against the cage.
Pandens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pandens is looking to break free of the clinch but O'Neil has double underhooks. #BC2#
Pandens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
O'Neil lands with a shot to the body.
O'Neil scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Pandens looks to score with a jab to the body but O'Neil is just out of range.
O'Neil connects with a solid leg kick.
O'Neil takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from O'Neil. Pandens does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O'Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pandens can pounce on him.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses.
O'Neil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
O'Neil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pandens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O'Neil avoids the head kick by Pandens.
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
O'Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pandens misses with an uppercut.
O'Neil misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from O'Neil.
Pandens throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling O'Neil to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Pandens.
A slow jab from O'Neil misses its intended target.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut. Pandens saw that one coming.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
O'Neil lands with a good body shot.
O'Neil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
O'Neil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pandens checks it well.
O'Neil takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pandens walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by O'Neil. That's going to slow Pandens down.
O'Neil tries to clinch but Pandens is having none of it.
O'Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandens misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for O'Neil.
Pandens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pandens. O'Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
O'Neil lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O'Neil, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O'Neil dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pandens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Neil.
Pandens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pandens moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pandens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. O'Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pandens checks a leg kick.
Pandens moves out of range as O'Neil throws a body kick.
#CL#
O'Neil darts in and clinches Pandens up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandens.
O'Neil lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pandens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O'Neil.
O'Neil lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pandens breaks the clinch.
O'Neil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pandens under the eye.
Pandens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O'Neil misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Pandens looks to throw the jab but O'Neil is out of range.
O'Neil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pandens.
O'Neil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pandens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O'Neil misses the shot to the body.
O'Neil throws a low kick, looking for Pandens's leg but Pandens calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandens moves out of range of the leg kick from O'Neil.
Pandens throws out a counter right but O'Neil avoids it with no problem.
O'Neil looks to land a combination but Pandens avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a shot to the body.
O'Neil misses with a low kick as Pandens jumps back.
O'Neil throws a leg kick
and Pandens counters with a nice leg kick.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O'Neil darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
O'Neil throws a lazy body kick
and Pandens counters with a leg kick.
O'Neil lands a slapping body shot.
Pandens throws a hook to the side of O'Neil's head but O'Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O'Neil lands a head kick!
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!
A head kick by Pandens misses
and O'Neil counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
O'Neil moves into the clinch successfully.
O'Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Pandens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O'Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pandens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for O'Neil.
O'Neil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O'Neil lands with an overhand left.#T3#
O'Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O'Neil wants to land a leg kick but Pandens is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandens. O'Neil shrugs it off though.
Pandens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
O'Neil lands an overhand right.
Pandens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pandens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Neil.
A nice side step and Pandens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O'Neil has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
O'Neil loads up on a big right hand but Pandens slips the punch.
Pandens just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O'Neil misses with a left hand
and Pandens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for O'Neil.
O'Neil looks to clinch
enabling Pandens to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from O'Neil.
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!#CL#
O'Neil has Pandens up against the cage in a clinch.
O'Neil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O'Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandens can do to turn this around?
Pandens has had enough of the clinch but O'Neil keeps him there for the moment.
Pandens wants to break free but O'Neil has control.
O'Neil gets through Pandens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandens is trying to break free.
Pandens tries to circle away but O'Neil has him pinned against the cage.
O'Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O'Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
O'Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O'Neil lands with a left to the head.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Pandens.
Pandens is trying to force a seperation but O'Neil has the dominant position.#BC2#
Pandens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O'Neil looks for the body kick but Pandens saw that one coming.
Pandens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pandens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O'Neil dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
O'Neil scores with a leg kick.
O'Neil lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandens's head.
Mickey O'Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens throws out a leg kick but O'Neil moves out of range and Pandens only half commits.
Pandens lands with a cross.
O'Neil bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
O'Neil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pandens counters with a low kick, right behind O'Neil 's knee.
Pandens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as O'Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pandens doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O'Neil.
O'Neil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pandens's hands.
Mickey O'Neil is winning the standup battle so far.
O'Neil lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
O'Neil pushes Pandens up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Pandens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pandens misses with a right hand
and O'Neil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pandens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a poor cross that misses
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O'Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
O'Neil appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
O'Neil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pandens counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for O'Neil.
Pandens avoids the body shot from O'Neil.
O'Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandens on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Pandens takes a swing at O'Neil's ribcage but misses.
O'Neil darts in trying to clinch
and Pandens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O'Neil thinking.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut.
Pandens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pandens scores with a head kick. O'Neil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Neil tries to clinch but Pandens is having none of it.
Pandens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O'Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O'Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Pandens. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
O'Neil instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pandens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pandens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pandens is trying to force a seperation but O'Neil has the dominant position.
Pandens can't break the clinch.
Pandens tries to break free but O'Neil pushes him back against the cage.
O'Neil prevents Pandens from breaking the clinch.
O'Neil keeps control of Pandens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, O'Neil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pandens is trying to break free.
O'Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Pandens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O'Neil keeps control of Pandens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O'Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pandens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Neil working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O'Neil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O'Neil prevents Pandens from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandens.
O'Neil lands a hook that snaps the head of Pandens backwards.
Pandens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Pandens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O'Neil prevents Pandens from breaking the clinch.
O'Neil misses with the head strike.
O'Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandens.
A short left from O'Neil.
O'Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
O'Neil lands a nice uppercut.
O'Neil gets through Pandens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O'Neil has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O'Neil.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandens.
A right hook to the body lands for O'Neil.
O'Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O'Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
O'Neil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Pandens is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for O'Neil.
Pandens is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him?
O'Neil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pandens seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O'Neil.
O'Neil creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pandens with a big uppercut! Pandens tries to clinch up but O'Neil pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pandens to the mat! Pandens covers up and O'Neil unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey O'Neil!
Mickey O'Neil retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Mickey O'Neil misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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