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ICON Fight NIGHT 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vidal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saif Swaleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arturo Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saif Swaleh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swaleh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swaleh shoots and misses
and Vidal counters with a left and a right that stings Swaleh.
Vidal doesn't manage to clinch there - Swaleh circles away.
Swaleh clinches with his opponent.
Vidal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swaleh.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Swaleh shrugs off.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Vidal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swaleh stalling in the clinch.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Swaleh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swaleh has had enough of the clinch but Vidal keeps him there for the moment.
Swaleh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Swaleh is trying to break the clinch but Vidal has him pressed against the cage.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swaleh goes for a takedown attempt but Vidal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arturo Vidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Swaleh.
Swaleh throws a series of punches but Vidal moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swaleh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swaleh misses with a series of wild punches.
Swaleh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vidal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swaleh looks winded!
Swaleh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Swaleh looks to move away, Vidal throws a big counter combo but Swaleh just gets out of the way.
Vidal is looking to clinch but Swaleh is avoiding it.
Swaleh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swaleh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Vidal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swaleh gets tackled into the cage by Vidal. Vidal maintains the clinch.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the temple.
Vidal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Swaleh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vidal to keep the fight standing.
Swaleh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vidal dominated that round.
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.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Swaleh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swaleh swats away the attempt to clinch by Vidal.
Swaleh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Swaleh tries to bum rush Vidal with a series of wild strikes but Vidal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Swaleh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swaleh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vidal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swaleh avoids a wild elbow strike from Vidal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swaleh dodges an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh is looking for a takedown.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Swaleh manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swaleh holds on and takes a little breather.
Vidal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal is fighting to break Swaleh's control of his arms but Swaleh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vidal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swaleh is proving hard to escape from.
Swaleh throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vidal wanted to stand there but Swaleh had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vidal wants to stand and escape but instead Swaleh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swaleh stands and steps away. Vidal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Swaleh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Saif Swaleh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidal wants to clinch up but Swaleh keeps it at a distance.
Vidal takes the fight into the clinch.
Vidal misses with an elbow strike.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh tries to pull guard but Vidal holds him up against the cage and eventually Swaleh drops back down to his feet.
Swaleh taking a breather.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swaleh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vidal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swaleh's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vidal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Swaleh misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Vidal misses the target.
Vidal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swaleh can do to turn this around?
Swaleh tries to score with a low kick but Vidal moves his leg out of the way.
Vidal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Swaleh moves into range and clinches up with Vidal.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Arturo Vidal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Swaleh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vidal prevents it.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Vidal lands an elbow just above Swaleh 's eye.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vidal misses with an elbow over the top.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
Swaleh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arturo Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swaleh looks to land a combination but Vidal avoids it well.
Vidal is looking for a counter combo.
Vidal moves into the clinch.
Swaleh jumps guard but Vidal stands there with Swaleh around his waist. Swaleh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike from Vidal.
Vidal throws an elbow that misses.
Swaleh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vidal up against the cage.
Vidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vidal pushes off an throws an elbow but Swaleh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swaleh is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh takes an elbow to the temple.
Swaleh avoids the elbow strike from Vidal, against the cage.
Vidal throws an elbow but it misses.
Swaleh blocks the elbow strike.
Swaleh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vidal smiles and moves away.
Arturo Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Swaleh.
Swaleh moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swaleh fails to pull guard.
Saif Swaleh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arturo Vidal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Swaleh blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Vidal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vidal, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Arturo Vidal!
Arturo Vidal wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Saif Swaleh had this to say: 'This guy is crazy, he fights like a champ. I tried to knock him down but he wasn't going down, and his face was licking blood but he was still infront of my face. This guy is a champ and he needs a tittle shot!!!! Sorry to all my fans!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Cherry Pie by Warrant. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammalkorpi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sammalkorpi controlling the action here.
Potter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Potter tries to get out of the position.
Sammalkorpi working over Potter with some ground and pound. Potter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Potter is staying active underneath Sammalkorpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sammalkorpi prevents Potter from improving his position.
Sammalkorpi not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter is not content to let Sammalkorpi control the position.
Sammalkorpi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sammalkorpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sammalkorpi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sammalkorpi drives through with a takedown into Potter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sammalkorpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Potter being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
Sammalkorpi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter has his hands on Sammalkorpi's head, controlling the position.
Potter wants to sweep here but Sammalkorpi controlling him for the moment.
Sammalkorpi looking to pass the guard.
Sammalkorpi being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Potter moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Potter.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sammalkorpi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Sammalkorpi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sammalkorpi tries to pull guard but Potter holds him up against the cage and eventually Sammalkorpi drops back down to his feet.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Potter digs a right hand into Sammalkorpi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sammalkorpi's gas tank.
Sammalkorpi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potter works on Sammalkorpi's body with a couple of short punches.
Potter lands a shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Potter.
Sammalkorpi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potter walks away with a smile on his face. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Potter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Potter moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Potter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Potter moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sammalkorpi tries to pull guard but Potter won't allow it.
Potter lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Potter is pressed up against the cage. Sammalkorpi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potter down to the mat. Potter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Potter. That snapped Sammalkorpi's head back.
Sammalkorpi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Potter lands a nice looking body shot.
Potter lands with an overhand left.
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!
Potter darts in and clinches Sammalkorpi up against the cage.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sammalkorpi tries to pull guard but Potter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Potter pushes Sammalkorpi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sammalkorpi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Potter to keep the fight standing.
Sammalkorpi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potter after a bit of a struggle.
Potter lands with a light punch inside.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Potter.
Sammalkorpi jumps guard but Potter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Potter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Sammalkorpi jumps guard but Potter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammalkorpi.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Potter.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sammalkorpi is trying to pull guard but Potter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Potter.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Potter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Potter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sammalkorpi is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Potter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sammalkorpi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potter lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sammalkorpi to his knees! Potter keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Potter waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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152 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamar Allen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen slips under a jab from Blanco.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blanco doesn't seem bothered though.
Blanco digs a good hook to Allen's body.
We've been informed that Allen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blanco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Blanco lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Allen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Blanco misses the target.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Blanco lands a nice shot to the body.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen cracks Blanco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blanco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a right and a left that Blanco avoids nicely.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco cracks Allen with a good jab.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Allen misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Blanco. That snapped Allen's head back.
Blanco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Blanco throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blanco attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Allen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blancos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Allen throws a body punch but Blanco moves out of range.
Blanco misses the shot to the body.
Blanco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blanco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blanco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Blanco is rocked!
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Blanco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Blanco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanco seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
A nice side step and Allen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blanco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Allen lands a big right hand that sends Blanco crashing to the mat! Allen stays standing though and waves Blanco back to his feet!
Blanco walks straight into a right hand from Allen - that's dropped him! Allen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Blanco from any more punishment! Blanco complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamar Allen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Tromp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunnar Tromp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tromp gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tromp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Love sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tromp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tony Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Tromp.
Love scores with a sloppy right hand. Tromp should have avoided that one.
Love looks to land a right hand but Tromp moved out of range.
Tromp forces Love back against the cage and clinches.
Tromp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Tromp uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love tries to break the clinch but Tromp is controlling the position.
Love managing to block the knees to the body from Tromp.
Tromp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tromp tries to land knees in the clinch but Love avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tromp stalling the fight.
Tromp has Love pressed against the cage, preventing Love from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Love taking a breather.
Love prevents the takedown attempt.
Tromp throws an elbow that misses.
Tromp ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tromp no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tromp pushes Love off and scrambles back to his feet.
Love scores with the left hand. Tromp knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Love misses
and Tromp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tromp.
Love looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Love as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Tromp is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love scores with a jab to the head.
Tromp fails with the takedown
letting Love counter with a right hand.
No luck for Tromp with that takedown attempt.
Tromp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Love has Tromp pulled in close to control his posture.
Love has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Love is trying to control the position but Tromp postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromp won't allow Love to sweep him here.
Tromp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tromp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Love is trying to work for a sweep but Tromp has mounted him!
Tromp cracks Love with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tromp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tromp raining down shots from the mount!
Tromp looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love reaches up to try and control the position but Tromp seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Love rolls and tries to escape and now Tromp has his back!
Love trying to control but not successfully.
Tromp punches Love on the ear.
Tromp has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Love is defending well but eventually Tromp manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Love has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunnar Tromp!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent DeFarina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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21
205 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent DeFarina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFarina connects with a nice looking jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeFarina with a hook.
DeFarina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
DeFarina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
DeFarina closes the distance and clinches.
DeFarina stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeFarina after a bit of a struggle.
DeFarina cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Brown tries for a takedown but DeFarina manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to DeFarina's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vincent DeFarina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brown.
DeFarina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeFarina as he avoids it easily.
DeFarina is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeFarina scores with a decent looking hook.
DeFarina scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown gets tackled into the cage by DeFarina. DeFarina maintains the clinch.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DeFarina after a bit of a struggle.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
DeFarina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeFarina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from DeFarina.
DeFarina lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeFarina is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeFarina.
Brown is trying to drag DeFarina to the mat but DeFarina just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown looks winded!
DeFarina lands with a right to the head.
DeFarina effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from DeFarina.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but DeFarina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeFarina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeFarina jabs at Brown's body.
DeFarina scores with a hook.
DeFarina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
DeFarina scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeFarina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown shoots in and drives through. DeFarina sprawls well.
As Brown backs away, DeFarina returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brown misses with a takedown
and DeFarina counters with a right hand to the body.
DeFarina has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeFarina gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
DeFarina is working Brown over against the cage.
DeFarina presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeFarina lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeFarina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeFarina.
DeFarina scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
DeFarina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeFarina pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. DeFarina follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeFarina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but DeFarina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
DeFarina has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeFarina manages to break the clinch.
DeFarina slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeFarina is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
DeFarina lands with a nice body punch.
DeFarina works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeFarina slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeFarina with a jab.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeFarina.
DeFarina jabs at Brown's body.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeFarina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeFarina counters with a straight right hand.
DeFarina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeFarina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeFarina lands with a good body shot.
DeFarina lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for DeFarina.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can DeFarina finish him?
DeFarina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from DeFarina lands.
DeFarina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeFarina darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeFarina works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeFarina gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeFarina lands a shot to the body.
DeFarina scores with a hook to the body.
DeFarina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeFarina is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
DeFarina presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent DeFarina dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeFarina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeFarina defends well and Brown ends up having to push DeFarina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeFarina sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeFarina scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeFarina!
DeFarina stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by DeFarina, which made it look bad.
DeFarina lands with a shot to the body.
DeFarina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
DeFarina digs a good hook to Brown's body.
DeFarina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeFarina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeFarina avoids it really well and circles away.
Vincent DeFarina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brown.
Brown is breathing heavily.
DeFarina connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeFarina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DeFarina is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
DeFarina is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brown throwing shots but DeFarina is blocking nicely.
DeFarina manages to get to full guard.
DeFarina 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.
DeFarina bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
DeFarina trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeFarina wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing DeFarina from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but DeFarina defends easily.
DeFarina wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing DeFarina from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeFarina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeFarina trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeFarina 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing DeFarina from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeFarina controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeFarina wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeFarina controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown has his feet on DeFarina's thighs here. He's pushed DeFarina off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! DeFarina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Brown!
Our winner, Bill Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chandinho Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen E So Inveja as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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289 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chandinho Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Long.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Long ducks down to avoid it.
Long lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Longs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva with a hook.
Silva tests Long's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Good exchange - Long coming out on top.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Long circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Long counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Long staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Long.
Silva 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.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
Long ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Long slips the punch.
Long is looking to counter punch.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Long fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Long moves away.
Long swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Long.
Silva throws a right hand that Long ducks under and follows up with a left that Long also avoids with ease.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Long misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Long moved out of range nicely.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Long throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
Long throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a body punch but Long moves out of range.
Long connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Long slips a jab from Silva.
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Long momentarily.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Long makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva cracks Long with an open hand slap.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Long scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva slips under a jab from Long.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Long.
Silva slips under a jab from Long.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Long slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Long throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Long misses.
Jab from Silva.
Long throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Long counters by clinching up.
Long lands a body punch.
Long scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Long.
Long lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Long lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva avoiding damage as Long throws knees to the body.
Long throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva jumps guard but Long turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Long on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Long avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Long keeps him there for the moment.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kyle Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandinho Silva.
Silva looks winded!
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Silva.
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 Kyle Long will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Long.
The fighters circle momentarily. Long darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva feints a jab promting Long to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Long slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
Long throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Long is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Long throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Long with a body shot.
Long misses with a looping right.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Long here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Silva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Long counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! Long lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Silva is rocked!
Long cracks Silva with a hook to the temple - Silva is on wobbly legs here! Long swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Silva falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Long wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Long!
Kyle Long thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blanco Rosso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zui Quan Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blanco Rosso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zui Quan Tso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rosso throws a combination that misses
and Rosso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Rosso. Those never looked like landing.
Rosso misses with a head kick.
Tso scores with the left hand. Rosso knows he should have avoided that one.
Tso has closed the distance and engaged Rosso in a clinch.
Tso tries to throw a body punch but Rosso avoids it by throwing Tso back against the cage.
Rosso has Tso pressed against the cage, preventing Tso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rosso is trying to break the clinch but Tso is controlling him.
Rosso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tso.
Rosso tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rosso looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blanco Rosso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rosso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Tso scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rosso.
A short right from Tso on the inside.
Rosso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tso avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosso wants a takedown but no success here.
Tso digs a right hand underneath Rosso's ribcage. Rosso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rosso is breathing heavily.
Tso lands an uppercut.
Tso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Tso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tso creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rosso with a big uppercut! Rosso tries to clinch up but Tso pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rosso to the mat! Rosso covers up and Tso unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zui Quan Tso!
Zui Quan Tso gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marty Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbins comes to the cage accompanied by Big Iron. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marty Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robbins's waist but Robbins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Belcher off to one side.
Belcher fails with the takedown.
Robbins misses with a two punch combination.
Belcher shoots in but no luck this time.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Robbins throws a series of punches but Belcher avoids them all with ease.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Robbins sprawls well.
Robbins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belcher backs up against the cage.
Robbins throws a series of punches but Belcher avoids them all with ease.
Jake Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belcher is defended easily by Robbins.
Belcher misses with a takedown attempt
and Robbins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robbins misses with a wild combination.
Robbins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robbins.
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher gets a takedown into half guard.
Robbins looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robbins defending well though.
Belcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Belcher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belcher prevents Robbins from standing back up.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Robbins is defending well.
Robbins tries to kick Belcher off but Belcher keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Robbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robbins has hold of Belcher's hands but Belcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robbins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Belcher.
Robbins wants to stand up but Belcher is controlling him.
Belcher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belcher.
Belcher stops Robbins from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belcher fails with the takedown.
Robbins cracks Belcher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robbins avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Robbins as Belcher shoots in.
Belcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robbins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belcher somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Robbins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robbins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robbins tries to bum rush Belcher with a series of wild strikes but Belcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robbins sprawls well. Robbins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Belcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Belcher dives in and grabs Robbins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robbins pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out.
Robbins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belcher eats them both and turns towards Robbins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robbins avoids it really well and circles away.
Belcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robbins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belcher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belcher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robbins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robbins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marty Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robbins scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Belcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robbins fails to land with a series of punches.
Belcher with a poor takedown
and Robbins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robbins looks to land a combination but Belcher avoids it well.
Belcher dives in for a single leg takedown but Robbins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robbins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
A punch lands to the side of Belcher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robbins as he jumps to the side.
Belcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robbins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Robbins.
Nice takedown defense from Robbins. No joy for Belcher on that attempt.
Belcher feints and as Robbins raises his hands in defense, Belcher changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robbins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belcher.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Belcher shoots for a double leg takedown but Robbins sprawls well. He's pushed Belcher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robbins misses with a series of wild punches.
Robbins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Robbins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marty Robbins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robbins!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robbins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robbins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robbins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belcher can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Robbins, which made it look bad.
Belcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robbins.
Robbins scores with a jab.
Belcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robbins swinging wildly here.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Robbins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Robbins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Belcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robbins.
Robbins lands a jab.
Robbins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Robbins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robbins as he jumps to the side.
Robbins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Robbins, which made it look bad.
It looks like Robbins has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robbins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robbins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robbins kicks off Belcher and gets to his feet.
Belcher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robbins defends well and Belcher ends up having to push Robbins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robbins lands a glancing blow to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher closes the distance and clinches up with Robbins, looking for a takedown. Belcher pushes Robbins against the cage but Robbins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Belcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belcher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Belcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belcher prevents Robbins from getting back to his feet.
Robbins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robbins tries to get out of the position.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belcher is in close to Robbins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Belcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robbins wants to stand and escape but Belcher is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Belcher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Robbins throws a good cross that connects.
Robbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
Robbins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Robbins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belcher shoots in for a double leg but Robbins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robbins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Belcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marty Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Robbins sprawls well.
Robbins throws a right and a left that Belcher avoids nicely.
Belcher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robbins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robbins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robbins's face.
Robbins trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher tries to control but Robbins wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Belcher with the ground and pound from mount.
Robbins trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Robbins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Belcher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Belcher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robbins looks a forlorn figure.
Robbins is rocked!
Robbins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oh Robbins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins is in a horrible position here. Belcher smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Belcher trying to control but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Belcher unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Robbins wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Belcher celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!
An out of breath Jake Belcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyry Kontio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq comes into the arena with Tanya Tagaq - Uja blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pyry Kontio!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tariaksuq lands with a slapping head kick.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Tariaksuq circles away easily
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
Kontio throws out a loose jab but Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pyry Kontio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tariaksuq slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kontio blocks a head kick by Tariaksuq.
Kontio with a poor takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a head kick.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tariaksuq did well to prevent Kontio getting side control.
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!
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tariaksuq is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tariaksuq blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kontio.
Tariaksuq is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.
Tariaksuq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kontio trying to control the action but Tariaksuq is working from the bottom.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
Kontio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tariaksuq trying to control here.
Kontio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tariaksuq is just riding it out for now. Kontio eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tariaksuq manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tariaksuq controlling Kontio's posture.
Tariaksuq keeping moving, preventing Kontio from controlling successfully.
Kontio drops back looking for a leg! Tariaksuq is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tariaksuq manages to kick Kontio off! Kontio jumps back into Tariaksuq's guard.
Tariaksuq pulls Kontio in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tariaksuq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tariaksuq has Kontio pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with an inside leg kick.
Kontio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tariaksuq slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Tariaksuq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kontio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with a big head kick but Kontio shrugs it off.
Tariaksuq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kontio.
Kontio looks winded!
Kontio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tariaksuq swivels and escapes.
Tariaksuq thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick.
Kontio throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tariaksuq thumps Kontio with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Tariaksuq.
Kontio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the temple. Kontio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Issumatar Tariaksuq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tariaksuq throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
That's time! Tariaksuq's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tariaksuq throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kontio's head.
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Tariaksuq counters with a big head kick but Kontio shrugs it off.
Kontio is rocked!
Tariaksuq drops Kontio with a huge uppercut! Kontio drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tariaksuq is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Issumatar Tariaksuq thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Gonzalez has chosen Gangsta Gangsta by N.W.A as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hop Sing Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Jung has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gonzalez regains guard immediately.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Jung controlling from the top position.
Gonzalez has an active guard here but Jung has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jung content to control rather than advance.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jung controlling the pace.
Jung is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
Gonzalez is looking to control Jung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Gonzalez is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Jung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jung controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jung tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Jung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jung throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Gonzalez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
Gonzalez tests Jung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung is looking to counter the offense by Gonzalez and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hop Sing Jung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez defending well as Jung loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Jung avoids it with no problem.
Jung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jung is trying to drag Gonzalez to the mat but Gonzalez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Jung misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jung looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Jung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gonzalez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gonzalez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gonzalez!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jung is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
Jung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling the action here.
Jung is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jung prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to control Jung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
Well, if Jung 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.
Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jung trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Gonzalez trying to control but Jung postures up.
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Jung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jung.
Jung is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gonzalez can't fight it off and eventually Jung manages to take the fight to the floor. Gonzalez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hop Sing Jung dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Jung feinted with a counter takedown.
Nate Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez wants to slow Jung down by chopping away at his legs.
Jung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Jung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Gonzalez - just one landing.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Jung.
Jung closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.
Nate Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jung walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.
Jung moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung jumps into guard, dragging Gonzalez to the mat.
Jung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jung has control of Gonzalez's left arm, preventing Gonzalez from doing any damage.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Jung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez is fighting to break Jung's control of his arms but Jung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jung 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.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Jung.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jung with a body shot.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Jung is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands a jab-cross combination.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez jumps guard.
Jung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Jung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Jung eventually gives up the hold.
Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
A slow jab from Jung misses its intended target.
Gonzalez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
Jung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jung scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Jung.
Jung blocks a jab.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jung tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Jung lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzalez fights it but they end up in guard.
Jung content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Jung defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jung not doing much here.
Jung is looking for a kimura but Gonzalez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage.
Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung.
Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jung is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez wants to control but Jung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzalez works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jung slows the pace down.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzalez trying to remain calm as Jung controls from the top position.
Jung is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.
Jung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gonzalez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jung but great work by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gonzalez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez prevents Jung from improving his position.
Jung is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($500/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jung is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hop Sing Jung had his way with Nate Gonzalez in that 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!
Jung misses the body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Jung.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jung is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jung gets a clinch.
Jung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jung advances position into side control!
Gonzalez wants to control but Jung postures up.
We've been informed that Gonzalez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jung takes a little break here. Gonzalez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gonzalez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Gonzalez prevents Jung from improving position.
Jung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gonzalez!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jung wants to control the pace but Gonzalez is squirming around nicely.
Gonzalez wants to hold on but Jung pushes him away.
Jung goes for an armbar but Gonzalez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzalez.
Jung wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Jung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jung working a defensive guard here.
Nate Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jung controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Hop Sing Jung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jung controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jung swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jung tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jung doesn't seem phased though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Jung misses the jab.
Jung avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hop Sing Jung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jung 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!
Hop Sing Jung wins by unanimous decision!
Hop Sing Jung retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Hop Sing Jung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nate Gonzalez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.
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