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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbal The Leaf (ranked 5596 p4p, 608 weight class) and Carlos Jimenez (ranked 8005 p4p, 714 weight class). Carlos Jimenez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herbal The Leaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Leaf shoots in and gets a takedown into Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The Leaf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Leaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Leaf distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez has momentary wrist control but The Leaf slips an elbow through the middle.
The Leaf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Leaf working some strikes from top position.
The Leaf pushing down on Jimenez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The Leaf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well.
The Leaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is looking to improve his position.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well.
The Leaf is trying to work for a kimura but Jimenez is defending well.
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jimenez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jimenez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The Leaf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Leaf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Leaf manages to get to full guard.
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
Jimenez stops The Leaf from standing up.
The Leaf is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jimenez has his hands clasped together but The Leaf extends and breaks Jimenez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by The Leaf.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbal The Leaf!
Herbal The Leaf made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Facundo Galley (ranked 3979 p4p, 409 weight class) and Armend Berisha (ranked 6725 p4p, 547 weight class). Facundo Galley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Facundo Galley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armend Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galley throws a body punch but Berisha moves out of range.
Berisha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galley tries to move into range but Berisha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Galley throws a hook but Berisha blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berisha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Berisha throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berisha is in Galley's guard.
Galley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A shot in the inside from Galley.
Galley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galley tries a body shot but Berisha blocks it.
Galley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Berisha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galley to the mat. Galley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Galley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Berisha has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Galley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berisha is looking to break free of the clinch but Galley has double underhooks.
Galley scores with a shoulder strike.
Berisha is working for takedown but Galley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galley tries to work over Berisha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berisha has Galley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Galley.
Berisha looks winded!
Galley scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Galley.
Galley pushes Berisha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Galley.
Galley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berisha takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Galley.
Galley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berisha.
Galley lands a shot to the body.
Galley breaks from the clinch.
Galley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Galley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berisha is rocked!
Facundo Galley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galley circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Berisha tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Galley wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Facundo Galley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Jones (ranked 3547 p4p, 400 weight class) and Corey Valentine (ranked 3991 p4p, 441 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mama Said Knock You Out. Valentine has chosen Down Under as his entrance music. Corey Valentine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips under a jab.
Valentine has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valentine looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
No joy there for Valentine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valentine misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a series of punches but Valentine avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Terrell Jones has been cut.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Valentine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Corey Valentine has been cut.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Valentine avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Valentine blocks with his arms.
A short right from Jones.
Valentine is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Valentine avoids the damage to the body.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jones lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Valentine tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Valentine's face.
Jones pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valentine blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valentine.
Valentine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Valentine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
Jones has Valentine pushed against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Valentine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valentine tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valentine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Valentine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Valentine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Valentine managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Corey Valentine's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Valentine looks winded!
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valentine blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Jones dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab from Valentine.
Valentine defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Valentine back into the cage.
Valentine is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Valentine won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Terrell Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valentine blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valentine blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Valentine avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones working Valentine over with knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones lands a right hand.
Valentine is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Valentine's ribcage.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Jones works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valentine's efforts to push away.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine letting Jones take a breather here.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrell Jones dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones cracks Valentine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones cracks Valentine with a good jab.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valentine is rocked!
Jones stalling against the cage.
Valentine is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valentine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valentine takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Valentine to his knees! Jones keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Jones!
Terrell Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Forge Clothing Co. in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Corey Valentine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good job to my opponent, it is a learning experience.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ion Pascu (ranked 4481 p4p, 475 weight class) and Carmelo Anthony (ranked 5328 p4p, 525 weight class). Pascu comes to the cage accompanied by Young Thug - Anybody (ft. Nicki Minaj). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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197 lbs
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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 Las Vegas, Ion Pascu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Anthony. Pascu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pascu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Pascu misses the target.
Anthony throws a body kick that misses
and Pascu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony thows a leg kick but Pascu checks it
and Pascu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pascu.
Anthony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pascu's calf.
Anthony connects with a jab.
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anthony to score with a decent uppercut.
Anthony throws a poor cross that misses
and Pascu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Anthony's shoulder, as Anthony tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Anthony was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
A head kick misses from Anthony.
Pascu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pascu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anthony tries a quick counter leg kick but Pascu is wise to it.
Pascu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anthony throws a sloppy head kick and Pascu moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pascu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anthony thuds his right hand into Pascu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anthony thumps Pascu with a low kick.
Anthony misses with a shot to the body
and Pascu counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pascu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony takes a swing at Pascu's ribcage but misses.
Pascu throws the left hand but Anthony avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Anthony does it's job there.
Pascu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anthony. Anthony obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Pascu is just out of range.
Pascu loads up on a big right hand but Anthony slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Anthony.
Anthony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascu moves away.
Anthony scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anthony throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Anthony slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pascu misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Pascu throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony connects with a high kick.
Pascu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Pascu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
It looked like Pascu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anthony lands with a cross.
Anthony throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Pascu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pascu's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throws a body punch but Pascu moves out of range.
Anthony connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pascu. Pascu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony misses with a straight left.
Anthony lands the left hand.
Anthony has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anthony misses with a looping right.
Anthony lands a big uppercut and Pascu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pascu looks OK. Anthony waves Pascu back to his feet!
Pascu is rocked!
Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Pascu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony drops Pascu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Anthony follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carmelo Anthony!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Bakalov (ranked 5993 p4p, 507 weight class) and Carver Frost (ranked 2951 p4p, 299 weight class). Bakalov's entrance music is Time for pain!. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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258 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dragan Bakalov!
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, Carver Frost!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakalov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakalov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost throws a low kick but Bakalov moves out of range easily.
Bakalov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Bakalov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakalov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Bakalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakalov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Frost. No joy for Bakalov on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Bakalov is breathing heavily.
Bakalov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bakalov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frost sprawls and moves away.
Frost scores with a body shot.
Frost scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Dragan Bakalov has been cut.
Frost tests Bakalov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frost is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bakalov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bakalov is rocked!
That kick from Frost tenderised Bakalov's leg. Bakalov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bakalov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Frost's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Bakalov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carver Frost!
Carver Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nuno Pontes (ranked 4912 p4p, 476 weight class) and Wade Rogers (ranked 5558 p4p, 515 weight class). Wade Rogers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nuno Pontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wade Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pontes as he jumps to the side.
Rogers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers is taking a breather. Pontes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pontes's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Pontes dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Pontes's temple.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pontes is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Croque Mitaine Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rogers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pontes's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rogers lands a nice short elbow.
Pontes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Pontes's hands, connecting with Pontes's forehead.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pontes is breathing heavily.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pontes keeps working.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Pontes dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a punch from half guard.
Pontes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers winds up and cracks Pontes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Pontes's head.
Nice strikes from Rogers there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in half guard, Rogers seems content to control.
Pontes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pontes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pontes tries to get out of the position.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Pontes's head.
Rogers controlling the action here.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pontes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Pontes's head.
Pontes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pontes defending well though.
Rogers winds up and cracks Pontes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rogers throwing shots but Pontes is blocking nicely.
Rogers is keen to just control but Pontes is a slippery customer.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pontes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rogers working over Pontes with some ground and pound. Pontes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rogers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Rogers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Pontes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pontes.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pontes circles away.
Rogers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pontes is trying to defend but Rogers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Pontes's hands, connecting with Pontes's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogers works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position but Pontes is working away.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rogers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pontes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pontes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pontes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rogers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rogers working the ground and pound but Pontes is defending the strikes.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
Rogers advances to mount.
Rogers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pontes taking shots to the head.
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pontes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Pontes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pontes's face.
Rogers cracks Pontes with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Rogers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wale Ammond (ranked 2739 p4p, 313 weight class) and Gregory Marks (ranked 3014 p4p, 335 weight class). Ammond comes to the cage accompanied by Bad. Marks has chosen I'm Not a Gentleman as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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26
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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25
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wale Ammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Marks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks avoids the head kick by Ammond.
Marks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Ammond tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ammond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ammond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ammond.
Marks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
We've been hearing reports that Ammond has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gregory Marks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ammond.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks tries a low kick but Ammond avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marks throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Ammond lands but Marks takes it in his stride.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ammond swivels and escapes.
As Marks backs away, Ammond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Ammond has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Marks jumps into guard, dragging Ammond to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond postures up.
Marks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marks looking for a guillotine here but Ammond defends easily.
Ammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ammond has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.
Marks has his foot on Ammond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ammond works his way back into a safe position though.
Ammond tries to stand but Marks is controlling from the bottom.
Marks trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ammond with a nice head shot there.
Ammond sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Marks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ammond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown but Ammond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
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.
Marks misses with a wild body shot.
Ammond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marks.
Marks throws a looping overhand right but Ammond ducks down to avoid it.
Ammond seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ammond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ammond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marks, pushing him back against the cage.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marks wants to break free but Ammond has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Ammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ammond defends it nicely.
Marks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ammond tries to avoid it but Marks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ammond to the ground. Ammond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ammond manages to avoid it.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ammond manages to avoid it.
Ammond feints and then cracks Marks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marks down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks misses with a hook to the body
and Ammond counters with a nice body kick.
Marks misses with a body shot.
Ammond throws a counter high kick but Marks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. Marks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks throws a lazy right hand but Ammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
Wale Ammond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Marks with that takedown attempt.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marks misses with a body shot
and Ammond counters by clinching up.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Ammond tries to land knees in the clinch but Marks avoids the damage to the body.
Ammond misses with a punch to the body.
Marks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond has managed to clinch.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ammond is keeping busy.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Marks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ammond after a bit of a struggle.
Marks dodges an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks is trying to force a seperation but Ammond has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
It looks like Gregory Marks has been cut.
Ammond misses with a punch on the inside.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks wants a takedown but no success here.
Ammond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks is trying to drag Ammond to the mat but Ammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ammond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wale Ammond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Ammond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ammond throws an elbow that misses.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond lands a nice elbow.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ammond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marks's elbow.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Ammond.
Marks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ammond counters with a low kick, right behind Marks 's knee.
Ammond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ammond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ammond throws a nice head kick!
Marks tries to score with a low kick but Ammond moves his leg out of the way.
Marks misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond tries to clinch there but Marks circles away.
Marks goes for a double leg but Ammond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ammond continues to drive forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ammond.
Marks swings for the body but Ammond moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Ammond shows good takedown defense.
Marks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ammond.
Ammond rushes Marks and presses him up against the cage.
Marks is trying to break free.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ammond throws an elbow but misses.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marks can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ammond as Marks tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ammond walks away with a smile on his face. Marks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond closes the distance and clinches.
Marks takes an elbow to the temple.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Marks avoids a wild elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ammond pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ammond leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter by clinching up but Marks breaks away and moves out of range.
Marks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ammond. Ammond obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ammond as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ammond drives through and clinches with Marks against the cage.
Ammond prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ammond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries a body shot but Marks blocks it.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Marks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ammond lands an elbow inside.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ammond gets an underhook and turns Marks into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Ammond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marks has Ammond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ammond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond working Marks over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ammond fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's time! Ammond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ammond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Wale Ammond is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ammond, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Ammond.
A head kick misses from Ammond.
Ammond stuffs the takedown.
Ammond is looking to counter the offense by Marks and move into the clinch.
Ammond throws a head kick but Marks moves out of range.
Ammond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond tries to keep at a distance but Marks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks is trying to drag Ammond to the mat but Ammond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks blocks the elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks trying to stall but Ammond improves his position.
Ammond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marks is trying to trip Ammond. He has hold of a leg but Ammond is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Marks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Marks is looking to work some ground and pound but Ammond has wrist control.
Ammond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marks on the ground.
Marks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marks has gone for a leg lock! Ammond slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marks's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond wants to stand but Marks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ammond got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ammond has managed to get both his arms back between Marks's legs - danger averted.
Ammond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ammond'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.
Ammond continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Ammond.
Marks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ammond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ammond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ammond is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ammond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ammond scores with a head kick. Marks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ammond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ammond throws a quick counter head kick but Marks was just out of range.
Ammond is looking to slow Marks down with leg kicks.
Marks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ammond is just out of range.
Ammond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ammond tries a head kick but it misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wale Ammond had his way with Gregory Marks in that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Marks's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Marks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ammond leaves Marks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ammond tries to counter with a takedown but Marks is quick to defend against it.
Marks with a poor takedown
and Ammond counters with a good low kick that Marks was not able to check.
Marks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ammond swivels and escapes.
Wale Ammond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Marks.
Ammond ducks under a wild hook from Marks.
Ammond has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ammond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marks's brow.
Ammond lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ammond.
Ammond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ammond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marks tries to score a body lock takedown but Ammond shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ammond slows down the pace here.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ammond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ammond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ammond up against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Wale Ammond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ammond gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marks taking a breather.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond can't find room to land a body shot as Marks controls the action.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ammond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow strike.
Ammond misses with an elbow over the top.
Marks blocks an elbow strike from Ammond.
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marks avoids the elbow strike from Ammond, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ammond pushes off an throws an elbow but Marks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gregory Marks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Marks throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wale Ammond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ammond, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:43
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wale Ammond!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wale Ammond made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Gregory Marks had this to say: 'it was a good fight, both fighters fought hard. Next question.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Alison (ranked 1784 p4p, 194 weight class) and Martin Ajax (ranked 3011 p4p, 312 weight class). Alison's entrance music is The Greatest (I am). A fine choice. Martin Ajax has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benny Alison's chin.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Ajax!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alison blocks a jab.
Alison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ajax slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alison scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Martin Ajax has been cut.
Ajax gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alison.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ajax got wobbled bad by a big combination! Alison presses forward with punches and knees until Ajax stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ajax closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Alison!
Benny Alison really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Aron (ranked 1045 p4p, 152 weight class) and Wes Ray (ranked 1288 p4p, 183 weight class). Aron comes to the cage accompanied by USA!. Ray has chosen The Best Around as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Aron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Ray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ray throwing strikes from guard but Aron blocks nicely.
Ray trying to control but Aron is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aron controls Ray momentarily but Ray frees himself.
Ray distracts Aron with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aron seems keen to control Ray's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ray has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ray working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ray stands up over Aron, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aron works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aron trying to control the position.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray trying to control but Aron is working from the bottom.
Aron has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aron's head.
Aron has his hands on Ray's head, controlling the position.
Ray drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aron dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aron lands a couple of elbows.
Aron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aron is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
Ray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to sweep but no luck.
Aron is posturing up here but Ray has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aron tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aron has to tap! Slick submission there by Ray!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wes Ray!
Wes Ray is the new light heavyweight champion!
Wes Ray decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Henry Aron spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank me mum, Rise for giving me this chance, and I am going to want that belt back.'.
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