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Syn' 283: Bad Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Bronze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
41 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Martel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Bronze!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel misses with a few strikes there.
Martel throws a shot from downtown. Bronze moves away and avoids it.
Martel thows a body shot but no joy.
Martel drives through and clinches with Bronze against the cage.
Bronze looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martel misses with a punch to the body.
Bronze struggles to land a body shot inside as Martel controls his hands.
Bronze lands with a right to the head.
Martel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Martel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bronze lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martel backwards.
Martel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martel presses Bronze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bronze has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martel uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martel won't allow Bronze to sweep him here.
Martel looking to pass the guard.
Martel won't allow Bronze to sweep him here.
Bronze keeping moving, preventing Martel from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Charles Martel just wasn't active enough.
Bronze scores with a leg kick.
Charles Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronze fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronze ducks right into an uppercut from Martel.
Martel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martel keeping moving, preventing Bronze from controlling successfully.
Bronze tries to free his leg and advance position but Martel is retaining full guard.
Martel is controlling Bronze's posture.
Martel wants to stand up but Bronze is controlling him.
Bronze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martel is pulling down on Bronze's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Martel keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martel takes a swing at Bronze's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Martel misses its intended target.
Martel is looking to land body kicks.
Bronze takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martel throws a lazy right hand but Bronze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronze takes one to the side of the head.
Martel throws a hook but Bronze avoids it easily.
Martel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bronze will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a body punch but Bronze moves out of range.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronze.
Some wild striking there from Martel.
Bronze blocks the body kick.
Martel misses with a hook
and Bronze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Martel misses
and Bronze counters with a single leg into guard. Martel didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronze trying to control the position from guard on top but Martel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martel is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronze wants to control from the top but Martel keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Martel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bronze blocks a head kick by Martel.
Martel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronze.
Martel looks for the body kick but Bronze saw that one coming.
Martel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bronze checks it well.
Bronze is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martel misses the shot to the body.
Bronze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Martel's calf.
Bronze scores with a shot to the body.
Martel misses with a wild body shot.
Martel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martel connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Bronze or perhaps it was just good defense by Martel which made him look bad.
A shot to the body from Martel misses
and Bronze counters with a right hand to the body.
Charles Martel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronze looks to land a left hand but Martel moved out of range nicely.
Bronze moves out of range as Martel throws a body kick.
Martel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Martel misses.
Martel throws a combination that misses
and Bronze counters with a left to the body.
Martel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bronze counters with a slapping leg kick.
Martel looks to land a combination. Bronze sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bronze is rocked!
Martel misses with a hook
and Bronze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bronze is still on wobbly legs! Can Martel finish him?
Bronze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronze seems to have recovered his senses.
Martel throws a right hand that misses
and Bronze counters with a nice body shot.
Bronze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel scores with a hook to the body. Bronze takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronze is just out of range.
Martel throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martel misses with a body shot
and Bronze counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Martel misses the jab.
Martel is looking to wear down Bronze with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bronze avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick by Martel misses
and Bronze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronze moves out of range of the leg kick from Martel.
Martel throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronze counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bronze.
Martel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martel misses with an uppercut.
Bronze swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Martel misses with a head kick.
Bronze lands with a shot to the body.
Bronze blocks the body kick.
Martel tries a head kick but it misses.
Martel takes a swing at Bronze's ribcage but misses.
Martel throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronze.
Martel throws a low kick but Bronze avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronze slips a straight right by Martel.
A lazy body kick from Martel
and Bronze counters with a nice uppercut.
Martel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronze is just out of range.
Martel misses with a low kick.
Martel lands a jab to Bronze's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bronze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel lands a leg kick that knocks Bronze off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martel misses with a jab to the body
and Martel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bronze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martel throws out the jab.
Bronze avoids the body shot from Martel.
Bronze has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Martel misses the shot to the body.
Bronze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martel misses with a wild body shot.
Martel takes a swing at Bronze's ribcage but misses.
Bronze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martel misses with a jab to the body
and Bronze counters with a one-two to the body.
Bronze checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Martel is predictable there
enabling Bronze to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronze takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Martel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronze dodges the punch combination from Martel.
Martel leaves Bronze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bronze punishes Martel's body with a nice straight punch.
Martel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bronze is looking to improve his position.
Bronze works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mr Bronze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronze wants to sweep here but Martel controlling him for the moment.
Martel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Charles Martel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A head kick misses from Martel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel works Bronze's body with a nice hook.
Martel swings for the body but Bronze moves out of range.
Martel misses with a shot to the body
and Bronze counters with a nice body shot.
Martel misses the shot to the body.
Martel misses with a shot to the body
and Bronze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Martel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bronze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martel won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronze working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bronze misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Martel is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martel keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bronze's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Martel wants to get back to full guard.
Mr Bronze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martel manages to get to full guard.
Bronze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martel looking for a sweep. Not yet Martel, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Martel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mayer De Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Renegades of Funk. De Rothschild has chosen Money as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
29 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Rico Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Mayer De Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez misses with a body kick.
Dominguez misses with a looping left.
De Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez is looking to slow De Rothschild down with leg kicks.
Dominguez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Rothschild counters with a nice leg kick.
Dominguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dominguez throws a body punch but De Rothschild moves out of range.
Rico Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez blocks the body kick.
De Rothschild throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Rothschild has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dominguez throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Rothschild moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Dominguez's head coaches at The Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dominguez tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dominguez. De Rothschild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dominguez. That's going to slow De Rothschild down.
Dominguez doesn't manage to clinch there - De Rothschild circles away.
Dominguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rothschild scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Rothschild slips under a jab from Dominguez.
De Rothschild tries to work over Dominguez's front leg with a kick but Dominguez checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Rothschild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Rothschild.
De Rothschild scores with a shot to the body.
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dominguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Rothschild swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Dominguez tenderised De Rothschild's leg. De Rothschild is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dominguez throws a hook but De Rothschild blocks it.
De Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for De Rothschild.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Rothschild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez clinches.
Dominguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez misses with the head strike.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dominguez just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Rothschild's brow.
Dominguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Rothschild pulls guard successfully.
Dominguez postures up.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rothschild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rothschild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dominguez's guard.
De Rothschild is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dominguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting De Rothschild counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rico Dominguez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dominguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Rothschild tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dominguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a leg kick
and De Rothschild counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dominguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Rothschild checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Rothschild cracks a nice hook into Dominguez's ribs.
Dominguez throws a body kick that misses.
De Rothschild takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dominguez avoids the head kick by De Rothschild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dominguez thows a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dominguez tries to clinch but De Rothschild moves out of range.
De Rothschild shoots in looking for a takedown. Dominguez tries to sprawl out of it but De Rothschild keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dominguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dominguez scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dominguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
De Rothschild moves out of range of the strikes.
Rico Dominguez is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Rothschild.
Dominguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dominguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Rothschild fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dominguez misses with a hook. De Rothschild ducked under it nicely.
De Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dominguez blocks a jab.
De Rothschild takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Rothschild counters with a big head kick but Dominguez shrugs it off.
Dominguez avoids a kick to the body.
Dominguez moves in looking to clinch but De Rothschild pushes him off.
De Rothschild is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dominguez.
De Rothschild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez loads up on a big right hand but De Rothschild slips the punch.
De Rothschild is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dominguez rather than just go for the knockout.
De Rothschild shoots for a double leg takedown but Dominguez sprawls well. He's pushed De Rothschild's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dominguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Rothschild stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dominguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dominguez up against the cage.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
De Rothschild scores with a shot to the side of Dominguez's head.
Dominguez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Rothschild backwards.
Dominguez with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Rothschild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Rothschild throws a body punch but Dominguez moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Dominguez.
De Rothschild keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez scores with a jab. De Rothschild acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Dominguez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dominguez tries to clinch but De Rothschild moves away
and De Rothschild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dominguez throws a right hand that misses
and De Rothschild counters with a good, hard body kick but Dominguez shrugs it off.
Dominguez tries to clinch but De Rothschild moves away
letting De Rothschild counter with a right hand.
De Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominguez.
Dominguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dominguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Rothschild throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and De Rothschild finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Rothschild postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but De Rothschild controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rothschild trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Rothschild loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Rothschild not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
Dominguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Rothschild trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rothschild is working Dominguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Rothschild wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
Dominguez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dominguez swings for the body but De Rothschild moves out of range.
De Rothschild moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rothschild checks the leg kick.
De Rothschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and De Rothschild moves out of range easily.
De Rothschild slips a straight right by Dominguez.
James Mayer De Rothschild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dominguez.
De Rothschild avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominguez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dominguez throws a hook but De Rothschild avoids it easily.
De Rothschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez misses with a hook
and De Rothschild counters with a nice body shot.
De Rothschild feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dominguezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dominguez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Rothschild.
Dominguez throws a body kick that misses.
Dominguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominguez looks to land a right hand but De Rothschild moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Mayer De Rothschild.
I think Dominguez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Dominguez!
After winning the bout, Rico Dominguez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Kazunari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazunari comes to the cage accompanied by The Seeker. Machete has chosen Sandstorm - Darude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tokugawa Kazunari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andres Machete!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazunari.
Tokugawa Kazunari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kazunari has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kazunari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machete.
Machete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazunari manages to avoid it.
Machete tests Kazunari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazunari thows a body shot but no joy.
Kazunari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machete.
Machete missing with a left hand there. Kazunari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machete misses with a wild combination.
Machete just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazunari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machete rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazunari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machete shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kazunari tries to clinch there but Machete circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari cracks the inside of Machete's front leg.
Kazunari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machete doesn't seem bothered though.
Machete has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Machete is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazunari.
Machete connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kazunari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machete.
Kazunari misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Machete.
A lazy body kick from Kazunari
and Machete counters with a good, hard body kick but Kazunari shrugs it off.
Kazunari is looking to slow Machete down with leg kicks.
Machete throws a looping overhand right but Kazunari ducks down to avoid it.
Machete throws the kick towards the body but Kazunari avoids it.
Kazunari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazunari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machete counters with a nice body kick.
Machete misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazunari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazunari manages to avoid it.
Kazunari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazunari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazunari scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Machete to see if he's OK.
Machete avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kazunari.
Kazunari working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kazunari crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazunari in side control, throwing shots but Machete defends.
Kazunari misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Machete being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazunari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Machete is looking to regain half guard here but Kazunari keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari trying to control the position but Machete is working away.
Kazunari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kazunari in side control, throwing shots but Machete defends.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazunari throws a strike aimed at the side of Machete's head but Machete avoids it well.
Kazunari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machete keeps working.
Kazunari working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tokugawa Kazunari will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazunari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazunari was well out of range. Poor timing from Machete.
A left lands for Machete.
Kazunari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machete moves away.
Kazunari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machete.
Machete throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machete keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazunari ducks under a wild hook from Machete.
Kazunari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Machete is trying to defend but Kazunari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Machete regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazunari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazunari is looking to work some ground and pound but Machete has wrist control.
Kazunari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machete works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kazunari throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazunari trying to control but Machete is working from the bottom.
Kazunari preventing the sweep.
Machete has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machete throws a hook but Kazunari blocks it.
Andres Machete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazunari jabs Machete right on the nose. Machete blinks but takes it well.
Kazunari misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Kazunari.
Machete avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazunari is defended easily by Machete.
Machete goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Machete cracks Kazunari with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazunari looks to clinch
and Machete counters with a straight right hand.
Kazunari is looking to wear down Machete with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machete throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazunari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Machete sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machete. Kazunari shrugs it off though.
Kazunari slips a jab from Machete.
Machete throws a hook but Kazunari avoids it easily.
Andres Machete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Kazunari.
Machete looks to throw a body kick
and Kazunari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machete's guard.
Machete is trying to control the position but Kazunari postures up.
Machete looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kazunari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazunari looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazunari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete keeping full guard, as Kazunari tries to pass.
Kazunari looking to sit in guard and control but Machete gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kazunari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machete is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazunari is trying to control the position but Machete postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tokugawa Kazunari will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Kazunari throws a body kick that misses
enabling Machete to counter with a crisp jab.
Kazunari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kazunari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machete fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazunari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machete with a jab.
Kazunari is rocked!
Machete throws a low kick, looking for Kazunari's leg but Kazunari calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machete checks a leg kick.
Kazunari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machete throws a hook but Kazunari blocks it.
Machete lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Kazunari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazunari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machete sprawls well. Machete wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazunari gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Kazunari blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Machete. Kazunari shrugs it off though.
Kazunari moves out of range of the body kick.
Machete looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kazunari gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Machete gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Machete!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of A Dead Soulja . Billington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen. Roberto Garcia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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234 lbs
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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
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Billington!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Billington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billington looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billington shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia feints and then cracks Billington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billington down.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Billington shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been told by Garcia's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Billington misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billington misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Billington takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billington lands with a shot to the body.
Billington misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas Billington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Billington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Billington throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Billington keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Billington crashes against the mat.
Billington throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Billington off and has taken his back!
Billington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia avoiding Billington 's attempts to control his hands.
Garcia controlling from the back.
Billington turns into Garcia and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Billington looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billington defends well.
Billington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Billington looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Billington isn't so interested in that idea.
Billington throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
Billington trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Billington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Billington from controlling successfully.
Garcia controls Billington momentarily but Billington frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Billington lands a jab to the nose.
Billington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billington blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Billington. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billington punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Billington throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Billington.
Billington slips under a jab.
Billington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billington manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Billington takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Billington moves out of range as Garcia throws a body kick.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Billington is just out of range.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Billington takes one to the chin there.
Billington throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia defending well as Billington loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia jabs at Billington's body.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roberto Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Billington scores with a jab.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Billington.
A slow jab from Billington misses its intended target.
Roberto Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington lands with an overhand left.
Billington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Billington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Billington connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Billington finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Billington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Billington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billington connects with a jab.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Billington lands a right hook to the body.
Billington swinging wildly here.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Billington is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Billington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billington thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Billington tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Billington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Billington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Billington misses.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billington. Billington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Billington staying out of range there.
Billington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Billington.
Billington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Billington counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Billington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billington lands a couple of digs.
Garcia pulls Billington in close to his closed guard and prevents Billington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia controls Billington momentarily but Billington frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billington throwing strikes but missing.
Billington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Billington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia has control of Billington's left arm, preventing Billington from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcia throws a jab when Billington was well out of range.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Billington.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Thomas Billington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billington throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Billington lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Billington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billington 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.
A leg kick checked by Billington.
Garcia lands with a straight right. Billington didn't see that one coming.
Garcia connects with an inside leg 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!
Billington cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Billington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Billington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Billington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Billington working the head and body with strikes.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Billington is very close to passing his half guard.
Billington is controlling the pace.
Billington is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Roberto Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Billington is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Thomas Billington hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Garcia throws a hook but Billington blocks it.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Billington. Those never looked like landing.
Billington misses with a jab to the body
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Garcia.
Billington missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billington misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Billington doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billington misses with a body shot.
Billington throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Billington throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Billington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Billington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Billington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia feints and then cracks Billington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billington down.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcia blocks the leg kick.
Billington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Billington with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Billington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Billington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Garcia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Billington's calf.
Billington swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Billington's head.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Billington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garcia checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billington.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia. That's going to slow Billington down.
Billington throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Billington.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley. Yang Tao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Oswaldo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez feints and then cracks Tao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tao down.
Yang Tao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
Sanchez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tao misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Tao moved out of range nicely.
Tao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tao looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez advances position into side control!
Tao regains half guard.
Tao trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tao tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
Sanchez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tao's head.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tao wants to get back to full guard but Sanchez has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Tao is trying to control Sanchez's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Tao is working from the bottom.
Tao can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tao's legs.
Tao is trying to improve his position.
Sanchez working away.
Tao prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Sanchez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanchez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao seems a little lost for a moment, as Sanchez dominates the positioning.
Sanchez throws a strike aimed at the side of Tao's head but Tao avoids it well.
Sanchez wants to control but Tao is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez throws an elbow but Tao slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Sanchez crashes against the mat.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Tao is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Sanchez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tao delivers a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Tao which made him look bad.
Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
Tao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Tao throws a leg kick
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Tao checks it.
Tao throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao keeps Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez tries to land a leg kick but Tao saw it coming and moves away.
Tao throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Tao connects with a solid leg kick.
Tao staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tao misses with a low kick as Sanchez jumps back.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yang Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Sanchez lands a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sanchez.
Tao tries a low kick but Sanchez avoids it.
Tao tries a head kick but it misses.
Oswaldo Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tao throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Sanchez misses
and Tao counters with a nice body kick.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Tao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Tao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez with a jab.
Nice body kick from Tao.
Tao throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Tao throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tao.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Tao scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Tao moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tao misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Tao stuffs the takedown.
Yang Tao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oswaldo Sanchez.
Tao checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Tao.
Sanchez clobbers Tao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Tao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanchez.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Tao lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Tao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tao delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Tao moved out of range.
Sanchez tests Tao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oswaldo Sanchez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Tao wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tao.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tao looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tao avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Sanchez moves out of range as Tao throws a body kick.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tao.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Tao.
Tao delivers a nice body kick.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tao is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Tao tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tao manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Tao misses
and Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tao tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Tao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Tao off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Sanchez.
Tao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sanchez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Tao throws a push kick but Sanchez slaps the foot to one side.
Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Yang Tao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao throws a leg kick
and Sanchez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tao scores with a push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tao.
Tao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tao can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Tao moves out of range of the body kick.
Tao throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Tao.
Tao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tao.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Tao.
Tao feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Tao misses with a hook
and Sanchez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sanchez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tao has Sanchez pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao is wriggling around but Sanchez manages to pass to half guard.
Tao is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is controlling the pace.
Oswaldo Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oswaldo Sanchez.
I've got Sanchez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldo Sanchez!
Oswaldo Sanchez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. Rodalgo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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162 lbs
31 - 8 - 1 |
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156 lbs
27 - 16 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodalgo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Rodalgo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rodalgo fails to land.
Rodalgo tries to pull guard but Lopez won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Rodalgo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Lopez connects with a body shot that sends Rodalgo's belly button to the back.
Rodalgo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Rodalgo throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lopez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodalgo is out of range and Lopez settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
Rodalgo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodalgo avoids a kick to the body.
Rodalgo looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Rodalgo looks for the body kick but Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez cracks the inside of Rodalgo's front leg.
Rodalgo misses the jab.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Rodalgo moved out of range.
A lazy body kick from Lopez
and Rodalgo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lopez trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez wants to stand but Rodalgo is controlling the position.
Rodalgo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodalgo works over Lopez with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodalgo wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Rodalgo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lopez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodalgo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodalgo is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodalgo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Rodalgo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rodalgo won't allow Lopez to get back to his feet.
Rodalgo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Rodalgo from controlling successfully.
Rodalgo looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodalgo controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Rodalgo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodalgo is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Rodalgo won't let him.
Rodalgo working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez won't allow Rodalgo to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rodalgo moves away from the strike by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodalgo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Lopez digs a good body shot into Rodalgo's ribs.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Lopez
and Rodalgo counters with a left to the body.
Rodalgo misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Rodalgo lands.
Nice uppercut there from Rodalgo.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Lopez is predictable there
and Rodalgo counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Rodalgo from controlling successfully.
Rodalgo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodalgo wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Rodalgo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodalgo with a nice head shot there.
Rodalgo looking to sit in guard and control but Lopez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rodalgo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez trying to control but Rodalgo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopez defends it easily.
Rodalgo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michel Rodalgo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodalgo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodalgo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lopez uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo is looking for a sweep.
Rodalgo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Rodalgo is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodalgo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodalgo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rodalgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Rodalgo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodalgo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Rodalgo there.
Rodalgo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
Lopez tries to roll over but Rodalgo keeps him under control.
Rodalgo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopez keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodalgo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez wants to control but Rodalgo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Rodalgo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rodalgo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodalgo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodalgo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodalgo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodalgo avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Rodalgo moves away from the strike by Lopez.
Rodalgo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Lopez thumps Rodalgo with a low kick.
Rodalgo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodalgo.
Rodalgo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rodalgo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lopez slips a straight right by Rodalgo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodalgo misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a thumping low kick.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodalgo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
Rodalgo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rodalgo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodalgo landing strikes from the mount and Lopez is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lopez gets back to half guard.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodalgo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sydney Shootfighting, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodalgo wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miguel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Rodalgo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rodalgo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rodalgo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopez defending well though.
Rodalgo wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Rodalgo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Rodalgo is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodalgo stops Lopez from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michel Rodalgo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Lopez scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodalgo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez throws a front kick aimed at Rodalgo's knee but Rodalgo avoids it well.
Rodalgo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Rodalgo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Rodalgo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez swings for the body but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodalgo throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Rodalgo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodalgo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodalgo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michel Rodalgo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodalgo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lopez is trying to defend but Rodalgo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lopez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Rodalgo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodalgo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Rodalgo!
Michel Rodalgo made sure to mention his sponsor, Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Barac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Rizzo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barac's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Connected. Rizzo Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Trial. Ivan Barac 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Barac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enrique Rizzo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo Jr walks into a left hand.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook but Barac blocks it.
Rizzo Jr cracks Barac with an open hand slap.
Rizzo Jr slips under a jab from Barac.
Rizzo Jr swinging wildly here.
A big right from Barac misses.
Barac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barac loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo Jr slips the punch.
Rizzo Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Barac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizzo Jr drops his hands momentarily and Barac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Enrique Rizzo Jr has been cut.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo Jr's sensitive parts.
Rizzo Jr tests Barac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzo Jr avoids the body shot from Barac.
Barac digs a good body shot into Rizzo Jr's ribs.
Barac slips under a jab.
Barac lands a jab to the nose.
Rizzo Jr dips to his left and cracks Barac with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barac throws a push kick but Rizzo Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Barac is looking to slow Rizzo Jr down with leg kicks.
Barac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barac slips a jab from Rizzo Jr.
Barac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barac blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rizzo Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Barac seems unphased.
Barac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr throws a solid leg kick but Barac takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rizzo Jr.
Barac throws a hook but Rizzo Jr avoids it easily.
Barac throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo Jr moves away and avoids it.
Barac lands a head shot.
Rizzo Jr blocks a head kick by Barac.
Rizzo Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rizzo Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Barac. Those never looked like landing.
Barac throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rizzo Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo Jr works Barac's body with a nice hook.
Barac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Barac misses
and Rizzo Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Barac looks for the body kick but Rizzo Jr saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rizzo Jr, right into the meat.
Rizzo Jr cracks Barac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Rizzo Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Rizzo Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barac misses with a hook to the body
and Rizzo Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws out a leg kick but Barac moves out of range and Rizzo Jr only half commits.
Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enrique Rizzo Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enrique Rizzo Jr's cut.
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.
Barac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rizzo Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizzo Jr lands a jab.
Barac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barac lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo Jr off balance momentarily.
Barac thows a leg kick but Rizzo Jr checks it
letting Rizzo Jr counter with a right hand.
Rizzo Jr throws the left hand but Barac avoids the punch easily.
Rizzo Jr lands a jab to Barac's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Barac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Barac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rizzo Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barac scrambles back to his feet.
Barac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barac doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzo Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Barac throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barac throws a leg kick
letting Rizzo Jr counter with a right hand.
Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo Jr moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rizzo Jr lands a jab.
Barac throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Rizzo Jr counter with a right hand.
Barac misses with a hook
and Rizzo Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rizzo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barac keeps the fight on the outside.
Rizzo Jr lands with a hook. Barac tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rizzo Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Enrique Rizzo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Rizzo Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Barac tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barac defending well as Rizzo Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Barac throws a head kick that half lands.
Barac looks to land a left hand but Rizzo Jr moved out of range nicely.
Rizzo Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barac thows a leg kick but Rizzo Jr checks it
and Rizzo Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rizzo Jr misses with a straight left.
Barac throws a low kick but Rizzo Jr moves out of range easily.
Barac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barac throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo Jr moves away and avoids it.
Barac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barac looks for the body kick but Rizzo Jr saw that one coming.
Rizzo Jr misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barac. Rizzo Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barac takes a step back to recover.
Barac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo Jr throws a push kick but Barac slaps the foot to one side.
Rizzo Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rizzo Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enrique Rizzo Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Barac.
Rizzo Jr lands with a good body shot.
Barac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizzo Jr throws out the jab.
Rizzo Jr throws a front kick aimed at Barac's knee but Barac avoids it well.
Barac thows a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barac.
Rizzo Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rizzo Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barac might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rizzo Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr tries to score with a low kick but Barac moves his leg out of the way.
Rizzo Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barac.
Rizzo Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Rizzo Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barac's head backwards.
Rizzo Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barac lands a high kick!
Barac takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A shot to the liver by Rizzo Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rizzo Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ivan Barac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo Jr tries a low kick but Barac avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barac with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barac misses with a body kick.
Rizzo Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rizzo Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rizzo Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzo Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rizzo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Rizzo Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barac takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barac looks to throw the jab but Rizzo Jr is out of range.
Rizzo Jr lands a body shot.
Rizzo Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rizzo Jr lands with a good body shot.
Barac misses with a straight left.
Barac connects with a leg kick. Rizzo Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rizzo Jr scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo Jr.
Rizzo Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Barac off balance momentarily.
Rizzo Jr thumps Barac with a low kick.
Barac chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rizzo Jr can pounce on him.
Rizzo Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barac's head.
Rizzo Jr connects with a leg kick. Barac looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rizzo Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rizzo Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barac with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rizzo Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rizzo Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Rizzo Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rizzo Jr 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Rizzo Jr!
Enrique Rizzo Jr tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Montana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Push It To The Limit. Stone has chosen CUZ I GOT HIGH as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montana slips a jab from Stone.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
The fighters circling - Montana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montana misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stone checks a leg kick.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Montana throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Montana misses with a left hand
and Stone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Montana lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Montana avoids it by throwing Stone back against the cage.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
Stone cracks Montana with a nice body shot.
Montana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stone tries to work over Montana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana lands an uppercut.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Montana blocks an elbow strike.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montana blocks an uppercut.
Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Montana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stone working aggressively here.
Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone wants to clinch
letting Montana counter with a right hand.
Montana throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Montana circles away quickly and effectively.
Montana keeps Stone at a distance using the push kick.
Stone takes one on the button.
Montana scores with a nice body kick.
Montana throws a good cross that connects.
Stone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Montana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stone if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montana throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Montana is predictable there
and Stone moves into the clinch.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Stone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Montana.
Montana is trying to pull guard but Stone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Montana cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
Stone misses with some punches.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Montana pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Montana working for a triangle but Stone defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control the position.
Montana being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Montana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stone has picked Montana up and slammed him! Montana can't keep hold of the triangle and Stone manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone grinds an elbow into Montana's temple.
Stone has an Americana. Montana didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Stone is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Stone hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ben Stone!
Ben Stone is the new welterweight champion!
Ben Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Cloltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lamotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cloltran comes to the cage accompanied by F**k What Happens Tonight. Lamotta has chosen yes as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Buzz Cloltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Lamotta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamotta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lamotta throws a low kick, looking for Cloltran's leg but Cloltran calmly moves out of range.
Lamotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamotta tries to score with a low kick but Cloltran moves his leg out of the way.
Lamotta checks a low kick from Cloltran.
Cloltran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamotta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lamotta.
Cloltran just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Lamotta does it's job there.
Cloltran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamotta.
We've been hearing reports that Cloltran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lamotta.
A jab-cross combination lands for Cloltran and sends Lamotta crashing to the mat! Cloltran follows him down to the mat - Lamotta regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Lamotta is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamotta is still in real trouble! Can Cloltran finish him?
Lamotta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran wants to pass to mount but Lamotta is defending the position.
Cloltran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lamotta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lamotta seems to have recovered his senses.
Cloltran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cloltran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamotta's head.
Lamotta is staying active underneath Cloltran, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lamotta tries to kick Cloltran off but Cloltran keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamotta tries to roll over but Cloltran keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamotta defending well though.
Cloltran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cloltran with the ground and pound but Lamotta uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cloltran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cloltran throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamotta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lamotta keeping full guard, as Cloltran tries to pass.
Cloltran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cloltran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cloltran scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lamotta to see if he's OK.
Lamotta sneaks back into half guard.
Cloltran stalling away here and it's allowed Lamotta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cloltran wants to pass the guard but Lamotta is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran throwing strikes from guard but Lamotta blocks nicely.
Lamotta looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamotta, not yet.
Cloltran throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cloltran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cloltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamotta is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran is pushing down on Lamotta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamotta is fighting to maintain full guard but Cloltran has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Cloltran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lamotta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cloltran.
Lamotta misses with a low kick.
Cloltran lands with an overhand left.
Lamotta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lamotta.
Jake Lamotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cloltran shoots in looking for a takedown but Lamotta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cloltran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cloltran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cloltran looks to clinch
and Lamotta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lamotta stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamotta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloltran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lamotta.
Lamotta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lamotta stopping the sweep attempt from Cloltran.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Lamotta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cloltran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cloltran tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cloltran crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lamotta - the referee stops the clock and Cloltran gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lamotta. Cloltran manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lamotta shoots in looking for a takedown. Cloltran tries to sprawl out of it but Lamotta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cloltran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamotta thuds his shin into the meat of Cloltran's side.
Cloltran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lamotta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cloltran won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cloltran stops Lamotta from passing to mount.
Lamotta is looking to take a break and control but Cloltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran prevents Lamotta from improving position.
Lamotta slows the pace down.
Lamotta trying to control the position but Cloltran is working away.
Lamotta taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lamotta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cloltran is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lamotta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cloltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cloltran moves out of range as Lamotta throws a body kick.
Lamotta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamotta takes a swing at Cloltran's ribcage but misses.
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses.
Lamotta with a jab.
Lamotta misses with a lunging right hand
and Cloltran counters with a straight right hand.
Lamotta lands a glancing blow to the side of Cloltran's head.
Cloltran swings for the body but Lamotta moves out of range.
Cloltran misses with an uppercut.
Lamotta moves out of range as Cloltran strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lamotta.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamotta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lamotta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cloltran walks into a jab.
Cloltran takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cloltran misses the shot to the body.
Lamotta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cloltran lands a head kick. Lamotta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buzz Cloltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Cloltran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lamotta misses with a looping right.
Lamotta connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran tries to clinch but Lamotta moves out of range.
Good work by Lamotta as he checks the leg kick.
Cloltran gets caught flat footed, as Lamotta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta looking to pass the guard.
Lamotta trying to control the position from guard on top but Cloltran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloltran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamotta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cloltran looking to control.
Lamotta trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
My spies in Le Prieuré de Sion inform me that Lamotta has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta looking to pass the guard.
Lamotta keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lamotta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Lamotta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamotta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cloltran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cloltran checks a low kick from Lamotta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cloltran on the side of the head.
Cloltran ducks under a wild hook from Lamotta.
Cloltran wants to clinch.
Lamotta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cloltran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamotta.
Cloltran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lamotta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cloltran postures up in Lamotta's guard and throws a big left but Lamotta blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamotta is trying to keep Cloltran in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lamotta really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cloltran moves out of range of the strikes.
Cloltran throws a right and a left that Lamotta avoids nicely.
Lamotta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cloltran.
Cloltran throws a lazy right hand but Lamotta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Lamotta - just one landing.
Cloltran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamotta tries to land a leg kick but Cloltran saw it coming and moves away.
Lamotta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lamotta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamotta.
Lamotta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lamotta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cloltran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta is just content to waste time from the top position. Cloltran takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.
Lamotta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cloltran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cloltran looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamotta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta is looking to work some ground and pound but Cloltran has wrist control.
Lamotta wants to pass the guard but Cloltran is keeping the position.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Lamotta hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cloltran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamotta as he jumps to the side.
Cloltran lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloltran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamotta momentarily.
Cloltran throws a push kick but Lamotta slaps the foot to one side.
Cloltran throws a looping overhand right but Lamotta ducks down to avoid it.
Lamotta misses the shot to the body.
Cloltran fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lamotta.
Lamotta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cloltran misses with a hook
and Lamotta counters with a shoot takedown. Cloltran fights it but they end up in guard.
Lamotta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lamotta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jake Lamotta has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamotta won't allow Cloltran to sweep him here.
Cloltran keeping moving, preventing Lamotta from controlling successfully.
Lamotta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloltran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lamotta controls the pace.
Lamotta trying to control but Cloltran is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lamotta dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Cloltran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cloltran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lamotta takes one to the side of the head.
Lamotta connects with a crisp jab.
Lamotta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cloltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamotta.
Cloltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamotta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lamotta pushes down on Cloltran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lamotta is keen to just control but Cloltran is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamotta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamotta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cloltran is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Lamotta there.
Lamotta throwing shots but Cloltran is blocking nicely.
Cloltran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buzz Cloltran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta wants to pass the guard but Cloltran is keeping the position.
Cloltran wants to sweep but no luck.
Cloltran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lamotta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lamotta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cloltran is keeping the position for now.
Lamotta scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cloltran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lamotta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lamotta wants to control from the top but Cloltran keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Lamotta wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cloltran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamotta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cloltran avoids the head kick by Lamotta.
Nice body punch from Lamotta.
Lamotta jabs Cloltran right on the nose. Cloltran blinks but takes it well.
Jake Lamotta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good shot there by Lamotta.
Lamotta ducks under a wild hook from Cloltran.
Cloltran misses with a head kick.
A big right from Cloltran misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamotta throws a sloppy head kick and Cloltran moves out of range easily.
Cloltran misses with a two punch combination.
Cloltran misses with a right hand
and Lamotta counters with a shoot takedown. Cloltran fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Lamotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamotta 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Lamotta!
Jake Lamotta is the new bantamweight champion!
Jake Lamotta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wrecking Ball. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles misses with a hook. Grimm ducked under it nicely.
Grimm cracks the inside of Styles's front leg.
Styles throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
Grimm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Styles is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Styles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimm lands a jab to the nose.
Styles digs a good body shot into Grimm's ribs.
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!
Grimm throws an overhand right that lands on Styles's shoulder, as Styles tries to avoid the shot.
Devin Styles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Styles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grimm cracks the inside of Styles's front leg.
Styles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Styles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been hearing reports that Styles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grimm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grimm doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Styles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimm thuds his right hand into Styles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Devin Styles has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm connects with a body shot.
Grimm lands a jab to the head.
Grimm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Styles thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Styles misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Grimm.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Grimm checks a low kick from Styles.
Grimm checks a leg kick.
Grimm misses with a body kick.
Grimm slips under a jab from Styles.
Grimm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Styles finds it's way round the side to connect with Grimm's head.
Styles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Styles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimm.
Nice straight punches there by Grimm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grimm.
Styles lands with a nice body kick.
Grimm lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Styles misses.
Grimm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grimm lands a nice shot that snaps Styles's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm slips under a jab from Styles.
Styles throws a lazy head kick
and Grimm counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grimm.
Grimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Styles.
Styles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimm.
Grimm tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Styles misses.
Grimm slips a jab from Styles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimm. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm missing with a left hand there. Styles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Styles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Styles crumples to the floor! Grimm milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Grimm!
Ben Grimm is the new heavyweight champion!
Ben Grimm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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