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UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nacho El Luchador (ranked 5048 p4p, 24799 weight class) and Radio Raheem (ranked 206 p4p, 235 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nacho El Luchador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Radio Raheem!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than El Luchador was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raheem is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Raheem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
El Luchador mounts Raheem! Really nice guard pass there!
El Luchador putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
El Luchador breaks from Raheem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
El Luchador controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Luchador with good strikes from the mount here!
 Raheem is rocked!
 It looks like Radio Raheem has been cut.
El Luchador sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raheem is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! El Luchador has taken his back!
Raheem is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Raheem wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raheem is trying to stand back up.
I would not like to be Raheem right now.
El Luchador trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Luchador is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Raheem is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem manages to escape to his feet.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raheem lands the left hand.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Luchador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raheem tries to avoid it but El Luchador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raheem to the ground. Raheem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Raheem. No joy for El Luchador on that attempt.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nacho El Luchador will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem'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.
Raheem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Luchador.
El Luchador darts in looking for a takedown but Raheem gets double underhooks and turns El Luchador into the cage.
Raheem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador has been working on his balance at Canucks Combat Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador shoots in for a double leg but Raheem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Luchador doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raheem counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raheem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Luchador is defended easily by Raheem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Raheem.
Nacho El Luchador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
El Luchador shoots in but Raheem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Luchador is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raheem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raheem! But no joy.
El Luchador looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Radio Raheem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raheem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Luchador closes the distance and clinches up with Raheem, looking for a takedown. El Luchador pushes Raheem against the cage but Raheem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador shoots in looking for a takedown. Raheem tries to sprawl out of it but El Luchador keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raheem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raheem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Luchador fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem circles away easily
letting Raheem counter with a right hand.
Raheem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Raheem lands an impressive looking overhand right. El Luchador doesn't seem phased though.
El Luchador fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy body kick from Raheem
and El Luchador counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Raheem wriggles free and stands up.
Raheem throws a chopping leg kick but El Luchador manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raheem throws out a powerful jab.
El Luchador misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raheem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raheem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raheem wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Luchador looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Raheem!
Raheem tries to escape but El Luchador is in control.
Raheem stops El Luchador from passing to mount.
Raheem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but El Luchador has just dragged him back down to the mat.
El Luchador is looking to take a break and control but Raheem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Raheem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radio Raheem'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Raheem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Luchador on the side of the head.
Raheem is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
El Luchador tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raheem swivels and escapes.
El Luchador fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Raheem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raheem connects with a right hand. El Luchador shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but Raheem shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nacho El Luchador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Luchador tries for a takedown but Raheem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raheem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Raheem as El Luchador shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Luchador looks for a takedown but Raheem sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Raheem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
El Luchador walks into a jab.
El Luchador gets cracked there but stands up to it.
El Luchador will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raheem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Luchador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raheem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador needs to keep his hands up - Raheem had a free shot at his head there.
Radio Raheem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raheem looks to land a combination but El Luchador avoids it well.
Raheem lands the left hand.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Raheem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raheem, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Luchador shoots in and bounces Raheem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Luchador tries to free his leg and advance position but Raheem is retaining full guard.
El Luchador stops Raheem from standing up.
Raheem pushes El Luchador off and scrambles back to his feet.
El Luchador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Luchador there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Luchador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raheem as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raheem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
El Luchador goes for a double leg but Raheem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raheem continues to drive forward.
Raheem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Luchador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Luchador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raheem to score with a decent uppercut.
El Luchador takes one to the chin there.
Raheem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raheem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raheem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raheem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from El Luchador.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radio Raheem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Raheem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radio Raheem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taekn Arrms (ranked 4068 p4p, 24683 weight class) and Justin McGreegan (ranked 365 p4p, 472 weight class). McGreegan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blow At High Dough - Tragically Hip kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Justin McGreegan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taekn Arrms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin McGreegan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrms closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGreegan to the mat! McGreegan manages to get full guard.
Arrms with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arrms throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGreegan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGreegan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGreegan has control of Arrms's left arm, preventing Arrms from doing any damage.
Arrms trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Arrms sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arrms has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arrms shoots in looking for a takedown but McGreegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arrms's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arrms misses with a takedown
letting McGreegan counter with a right hand.
McGreegan scores with a jab to the head.
Arrms fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms moves away from the strike by McGreegan.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGreegan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arrms has time to react.
Arrms walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGreegan.
McGreegan slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arrms shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGreegan pinned against the cage. McGreegan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGreegan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taekn Arrms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGreegan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arrms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arrms looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrms looking to sit in guard and control but McGreegan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrms is on top in guard.
McGreegan wants to sweep here but Arrms controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGreegan is on top in guard.
McGreegan wants to control from the top but Arrms keeps moving.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arrms manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGreegan manages to get himself to full guard.
Arrms working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arrms is stalling in the full guard.
Arrms with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGreegan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGreegan keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Arrms cracks McGreegan with a solid left hand.
Arrms postures up.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but McGreegan is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McGreegan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arrms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arrms lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin McGreegan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arrms bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Arrms controls the position.
We've been informed that McGreegan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGreegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but McGreegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arrms laying and praying for a moment but McGreegan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Arrms is looking to stall here but McGreegan recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGreegan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreegan looking to control.
McGreegan has Arrms pulled in close to control his posture.
Arrms landing some decent shots from guard.
McGreegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arrms.
Arrms in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms advances to half guard.
Arrms is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
McGreegan is trying to control but can't.
Arrms thows a huge punch but McGreegan dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrms slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrms trying to control from McGreegan's half guard. McGreegan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGreegan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arrms makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arrms slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arrms wants to control from the top but McGreegan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arrms controls the pace.
Arrms lands a couple of elbows.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but McGreegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms passes into half guard.
Arrms slows the pace down in half guard.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGreegan can do to turn this around?
McGreegan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arrms.
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.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGreegan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arrms.
Arrms throws a strike but McGreegan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arrms postures up in McGreegan's guard and throws a big left but McGreegan blocks it.
Arrms trying to control but McGreegan is working from the bottom.
Arrms is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGreegan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGreegan takes a swing at Arrms's ribcage but misses.
Arrms fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGreegan avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McGreegan throws a big shot that misses.
Arrms with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGreegan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGreegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arrms feinted with a counter takedown.
Arrms slips under a jab.
Arrms half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arrms fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from McGreegan misses.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGreegan swivels and escapes.
McGreegan tries a quick counter leg kick but Arrms is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGreegan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arrms trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away.
Arrms tries for a kimura but McGreegan is defending well.
Arrms misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGreegan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Arrms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGreegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arrms.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arrms wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.
McGreegan is being controlled here.
McGreegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Arrms lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Arrms throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arrms sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGreegan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGreegan is trying to escape the position but Arrms is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrms scoring with punches from side control.
McGreegan tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
McGreegan dodges the ground and pound from Arrms.
Arrms trying to control the position but McGreegan is working away.
McGreegan tries to bench press Arrms off him but Arrms keeps the position.
Arrms remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Arrms lands some shots froms side control.
McGreegan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrms takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Arrms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arrms takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arrms is trying to control. McGreegan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Arrms landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGreegan trying to control from the bottom.
Arrms wants to control but McGreegan is keeping him busy.
Arrms wants to pass to mount but McGreegan is defending the position.
Arrms wants to take a breather but McGreegan is having none of it.
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGreegan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrms is looking for a kimura but McGreegan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arrms to get the leverage.
Arrms thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arrms is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McGreegan sees it coming and defends easily.
Arrms perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arrms or perhaps it was just good defense by McGreegan, which made it look bad.
McGreegan flicks out a counter leg kick but Arrms steps away.
McGreegan punishes Arrms's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arrms dives in and scores a takedown into McGreegan's guard.
McGreegan is trying to control the position but Arrms postures up.
Arrms postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arrms has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Ryker (ranked 5466 p4p, 3594 weight class) and Jason Spartan (ranked 496 p4p, 383 weight class). Ryker's entrance music is Killing in the Name of- Rage Against The Machine. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spartan's choice of entrance music: Try That in a Small Town. Steve Ryker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Ryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Spartan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker gets caught flat footed, as Spartan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is pushing down on Ryker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryker is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spartan trying to control the action but Ryker is working from the bottom.
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Ryker defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
Spartan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spartan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spartan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ryker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Spartan!
Steve Ryker was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost but I will come back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amadi Yousuf (ranked 2153 p4p, 2637 weight class) and Wild Eri (ranked 264 p4p, 304 weight class). Wild Eri is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amadi Yousuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wild Eri!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yousuf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Eri with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Yousuf misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Eri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yousuf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eri throws an off balance right hand
letting Yousuf counter with a right hand.
Eri throws a jab but it's blocked by Yousuf.
The fighters circling - Eri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yousuf moves into the clinch successfully.
Eri manages to break the clinch.
Eri swings for the body but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf tries to clinch but Eri is having none of it.
Eri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eri connects with a body shot.
Yousuf lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yousuf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yousuf lands with a hook. Eri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yousuf tries to clinch up but Eri circles away and keeps his distance.
Eri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eri! But no joy.
Eri darts in and clinches Yousuf up against the cage.
Eri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eri has had enough of the clinch but Yousuf keeps him there for the moment.
Eri prevents a body shot from Yousuf.
Eri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yousuf backwards.
Eri is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling him.
Yousuf lands with a right to the head.
Yousuf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
A head punch on the inside from Eri fails to land.
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Eri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eri stalling.
Yousuf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Eri to work.
A hook to the body from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yousuf tries to work over Eri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yousuf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eri or not.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yousuf misses with a left hand
and Eri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yousuf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eri throws a looping overhand right but Yousuf ducks down to avoid it.
Eri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yousuf at a distance.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut
and Yousuf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eri throws a body punch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Eri moves out of range as Yousuf strikes.
Yousuf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eri.
Yousuf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yousuf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yousuf dips to his left and cracks Eri with an uppercut!
Yousuf looks to land a left hand but Eri moved out of range nicely.
Yousuf darts in and clinches Eri up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yousuf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yousuf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eri has had enough of the clinch but Yousuf keeps him there for the moment.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yousuf has a couple of punches blocked by Eri.
Eri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yousuf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eri.
Eri throws an overhand right that lands on Yousuf's shoulder, as Yousuf tries to avoid the shot.
Yousuf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yousuf moves in looking to clinch but Eri pushes him off.
Eri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yousuf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yousuf wants to clinch up but Eri keeps it at a distance.
Eri with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yousuf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yousuf throws a big shot that misses.
Yousuf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yousuf misses with a looping right.
Yousuf walks into a jab.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but Yousuf slips the punch.
Yousuf connects with the punch.
Eri slips a jab and a cross from Yousuf.
Eri unleashes a big counter combination but Yousuf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eri throws a head kick that misses.
Yousuf swings for the body but Eri moves out of range.
We've been told by Yousuf's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yousuf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eri throws out the jab.
Yousuf is looking to clinch but Eri is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yousuf misses with a left hand
and Eri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yousuf scores with a nice body kick.
Eri lunges at Yousuf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yousuf's hand.
Yousuf tries to clinch there but Eri circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wild Eri will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yousuf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eri fails to land with a series of punches.
Yousuf stuns Eri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eri scores with a hook.
Nice body kick from Yousuf.
Eri throws a body punch but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Eri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Eri.
Yousuf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yousuf misses the shot to the body.
Eri misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
Yousuf cracks Eri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri blocks a jab.
Eri pushes Yousuf up against the cage in a clinch.
Eri breaks the clinch.
Yousuf has closed the distance and engaged Eri in a clinch.
Eri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yousuf can't find room to land a body shot as Eri controls the action.
Eri is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf has him pressed against the cage.
Yousuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yousuf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eris head.
Yousuf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yousuf being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yousuf.
Eri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eri misses with the combination.
Eri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eri throws a hook to the side of Yousuf's head but Yousuf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eri loads up on a big right hand but Yousuf slips the punch.
Yousuf tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eri manages to circle out of the way.
Yousuf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eri. Eri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yousuf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yousuf.
Yousuf drives through and clinches with Eri against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yousuf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yousuf throws a good cross that connects.
Yousuf throws out a loose jab but Eri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yousuf throws a body shot but no joy.
Eri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yousuf.
Eri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Yousuf lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Yousuf. That snapped Eri's head back.
Eri just misses with a punch to the body.
Eri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yousuf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yousuf. Yousuf obviously looking to wear him down.
Yousuf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yousuf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eri.
Eri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eri slips a straight right by Yousuf.
Yousuf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yousuf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eri's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
Yousuf thuds his shin into the meat of Eri's side.
Eri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eri keeps the fight on the outside.
Yousuf just misses with a punch to the body.
Eri looks to score with a jab to the body but Yousuf is just out of range.
Yousuf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Yousuf both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eri misses with a looping right.
Yousuf doesn't manage to clinch there - Eri circles away.
Yousuf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eri misses with a series of wild punches.
Yousuf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yousuf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eri misses with a few strikes there.
Yousuf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eri, pushing him back against the cage.
Yousuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amadi Yousuf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eri is looking to break free of the clinch but Yousuf has double underhooks.
Yousuf scores with a shot to the side of Eri's head.
Yousuf throws a head punch that misses.
Eri breaks the clinch.
Eri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yousuf lands a jab to the head.
Eri jabs Yousuf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eri throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Eri lands with an uppercut that bounces Yousuf off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amadi Yousuf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Yousuf as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Eri.
As Yousuf backs off Eri throws a huge counter combo but Yousuf manages to avoid it all.
Yousuf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yousuf.
Eri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yousuf.
Yousuf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yousuf doesn't manage to clinch there - Eri circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yousuf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yousuf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yousuf there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yousuf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eri lands with a shot to the body.
Eri misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eri keeps the fight on the outside.
Yousuf wants to clinch up but Eri keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yousuf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eri throws the left hand but Yousuf avoids the punch easily.
Eri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yousuf is able to avoid easily.
Yousuf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yousuf misses with an uppercut
and Eri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yousuf is looking to clinch.
Yousuf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yousuf tries to clinch there but Eri circles away.
Yousuf misses with a hook. Eri ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yousuf, as that shot connected.
Eri throws a series of punches but Yousuf moves out of range.
Yousuf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yousuf. Eri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eri swats away the attempt to clinch by Yousuf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yousuf clinches up with Eri and pushes him back against the cage.
Eri blocking some punches.
Eri swings wildly with an uppercut but Yousuf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eri taking a breather.
Eri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yousuf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Eri can turn it around.
Eri is trying to break the clinch but Yousuf is controlling him.
Yousuf'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.
Yousuf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yousuf scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yousuf.
Eri tries to break free but Yousuf pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yousuf misses with a body punch.
Yousuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Eri.
Eri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eri blocking some punches.
Yousuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eri's elbow.
Yousuf can't find room to land a body shot as Eri controls the action.
Eri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A shot in the inside from Yousuf.
Yousuf misses with some punches.
Eri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Yousuf lands.
Donk. Eri catches Yousuf right on the button with a cross.
Yousuf throws a big shot that misses.
Eri misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eri lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Yousuf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eri doesn't seem phased though.
Yousuf throws a hook but Eri avoids it easily.
Yousuf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Eri misses.
A clash of legs there as Yousuf blocks the low kick.
Yousuf lands with a right hand.
Yousuf tries to clinch but Eri moves away
and Eri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yousuf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eri has time to react.
Eri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yousuf missing with a left hand there. Eri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Yousuf.
Eri instigates a clinch.
Eri lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amadi Yousuf.
I think Yousuf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amadi Yousuf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jones (ranked 2082 p4p, 24570 weight class) and Tyrion Slamister (ranked 257 p4p, 548 weight class). Dan Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Slamister. Slamister gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slamister defends it nicely.
Slamister shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamister is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to control the position but Slamister postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamister is one step ahead there.
Slamister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slamister wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slamister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slamister moves nicely into side control.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slamister is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slamister goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slamister's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Slamister trying to control the position.
Jones is pushing down on Slamister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slamister is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Slamister gets full guard.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Slamister keeps moving.
Slamister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slamister manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slamister trying to control the position.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamister is keeping the position for now.
Slamister looking for a sweep. Not yet Slamister, not yet.
Jones is pushing down on Slamister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slamister is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Slamister defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slamister is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrion Slamister will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slamister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slamister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slamister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slamister off to one side.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slamister has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slamister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slamister keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamister trying to control the position here.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slamister is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Slamister, who protects the arm well.
Jones trying to control the action but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Slamister stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
Slamister struggling a bit here.
Dan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control the position but Slamister is working away.
Slamister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slamister can do to turn this around?
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Slamister defends it.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Slamister is working away.
Slamister wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamister trying to control here.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Slamister defending well.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slamister keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Slamister is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slamister gets full guard.
Jones trying to control but Slamister is working from the bottom.
Slamister keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Slamister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slamister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Slamister controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Slamister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamister sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Slamister is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Slamister is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slamister is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Slamister. Slamister gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Slamister dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slamister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Slamister.
Jones cracks Slamister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slamister looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamister with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Slamister toppling to the canvas! Slamister scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
Slamister is rocked!
It looks like Tyrion Slamister has been cut.
Slamister gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slamister is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Slamister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slamister is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Slamister seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones is pushing down on Slamister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slamister is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slamister wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Slamister is a slippery customer.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Slamister defends the submission attempt.
Slamister gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Slamister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slamister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slamister wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Slamister is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slamister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slamister thinking.
Slamister goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Slamister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Slamister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slamister is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Slamister from controlling successfully.
Slamister postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slamister, into his guard.
Jones postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 2127 p4p, 1948 weight class) and Barry Redcola (ranked 263 p4p, 236 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265
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5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Redcola!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kong.
Kong misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong throws a right and a left that Redcola avoids nicely.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Kong throws a head kick but Redcola moves out of range.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Redcola blocks a jab.
Redcola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a leg kick but Redcola moved away.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong throws a lazy head kick
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong tries to bum rush Redcola with a series of wild strikes but Redcola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redcola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcola.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcola misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kong.
Redcola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kong throws a series of punches but Redcola moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcola to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Redcola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong misses the body punch
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcola slips a straight right by Kong.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcola throws a big shot that misses.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcola! But no joy.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Redcola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcola.
A left and a right from Kong both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Redcola blocks the low kick.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcola misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong misses with a hook.
Redcola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcola is just out of range.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Kong misses
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that King Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redcola throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Redcola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Kong coming out on top.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kong!
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcola checks it well.
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Redcola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Redcola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong throws a quick counter head kick but Redcola was just out of range.
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcola! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redcola dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
Redcola misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kong, as that shot connected.
Redcola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcola's head.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.
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!
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Redcola takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcola misses with a left hand
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcola.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
Redcola looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a head kick that misses
and Redcola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redcola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Kong.
Redcola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcola scores with a nice head shot.
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Redcola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that King Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kong swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcola misses.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcola.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola lands a jab to the nose.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong misses with a right hand
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from Redcola.
Redcola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcola misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Redcola ducks down to avoid it.
Redcola lands a glancing blow to the side of Kong's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a left hand
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Redcola scores with a shot to the body.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcola slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Redcola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong misses with a right hand
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Kong throws a series of punches but Redcola avoids them all with ease.
Redcola throws a counter combo.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcola moves away.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Redcola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kong misses with a straight left.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Redcola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Kong swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redcola. That did some damage!
Kong lands with a cross.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcola misses the jab.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Redcola misses.
Kong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Redcola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kong throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Barry Redcola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to King Kong.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Kong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Beast Jones (ranked 2233 p4p, 1208 weight class) and Projekti Yksi (ranked 252 p4p, 157 weight class). Black Beast Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Beast Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Projekti Yksi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes one on the button.
Yksi throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Yksi is having none of it.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yksi checks it well.
Jones wants to clinch up but Yksi keeps it at a distance.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Yksi pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Yksi moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Yksi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yksi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Black Beast Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yksi throws out the jab.
Yksi throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones slips a straight right by Yksi.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Yksi counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Jones! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Yksi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Projekti Yksi!
During a confident post fight interview, Projekti Yksi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Volkanov (ranked 1391 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Jean Francois LaFleur (ranked 168 p4p, 141 weight class). Vitaly Volkanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jean Francois LaFleur'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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaly Volkanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Francois LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanov.
LaFleur walks into a straight right hand from Volkanov.
It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Volkanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaFleur.
Volkanov loads up on a big right hand but LaFleur slips the punch.
Volkanov clinches up with LaFleur and pushes him back against the cage.
LaFleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaFleur tries to throw a body punch but Volkanov avoids it by throwing LaFleur back against the cage.
Volkanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volkanov leaning against his opponent.
LaFleur tries to break free but Volkanov pushes him back against the cage.
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Volkanov does it's job there.
Volkanov throws a lazy right hand but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanov punishes LaFleur's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaFleur.
LaFleur throws out a counter right but Volkanov avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleur scores with the left hand. Volkanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkanov takes a swing at LaFleur's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFleur. Volkanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkanov pushes LaFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanov missing with knees to the body.
Volkanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkanov tries to land knees in the clinch but LaFleur avoids the damage to the body.
LaFleur misses with some punches.
Volkanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaFleur is defending well for now.
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LaFleur misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Volkanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from LaFleur.
Volkanov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Vitaly Volkanov has been cut.
Volkanov misses the body punch
enabling LaFleur to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanov throws a leg kick
and LaFleur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleur lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov darts in trying to clinch
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkanov.
Volkanov misses with a jab to the body
and LaFleur counters with a nice right hand that sends Volkanov toppling to the canvas! Volkanov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can LaFleur finish him?!
Volkanov cracks LaFleur with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! LaFleur looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Volkanov finish him?
Volkanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaFleur counters with a right hand to the body.
LaFleur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
LaFleur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Volkanov is breathing heavily.
Volkanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and LaFleur counters with a left to the body.
LaFleur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
LaFleur cracks a nice hook into Volkanov's ribs.
Volkanov walks into a stiff left hand from LaFleur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut.
LaFleur cracks Volkanov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LaFleur has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Volkanov to stand back up!
 Volkanov is rocked!
Vitaly Volkanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur jabs at Volkanov's body.
Volkanov misses with a right hand
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaFleur misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanov misses the target.
Volkanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkanov connects with a single shot there.
Volkanov swings widly with a right hand
and LaFleur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Volkanov! LaFleur lets Volkanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Volkanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitaly Volkanov's cut is getting worse.
Volkanov works the jab nicely.
Volkanov seems to have got his legs back now.
LaFleur throws a hook but Volkanov blocks it.
LaFleur clobbers Volkanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaFleur looks to land a right hand but Volkanov moved out of range.
Volkanov is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanov throws a jab but it's blocked by LaFleur.
Volkanov misses with a left hand
and LaFleur counters with a right hand to the body.
LaFleur lands a big right hand that sends Volkanov crashing to the mat! LaFleur stays standing though and waves Volkanov back to his feet!
Volkanov throws a predictable looking body shot
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaFleur fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Volkanov square on the jaw! Damn, Volkanov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Our winner, Jean Francois LaFleur, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael De La Ghetto (ranked 1559 p4p, 830 weight class) and Jambalaya Jones (ranked 164 p4p, 89 weight class). De La Ghetto comes to the cage accompanied by Fresh Prince - Geoffrey Poet. Jambalaya Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael De La Ghetto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jambalaya Jones!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Ghetto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De La Ghetto wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
De La Ghetto dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a series of punches but De La Ghetto moves out of range.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from De La Ghetto.
Jones slips a straight right by De La Ghetto.
As De La Ghetto backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but De La Ghetto manages to avoid it all.
De La Ghetto rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De La Ghetto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a looping right.
De La Ghetto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
De La Ghetto swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Ghetto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
De La Ghetto takes one to the side of the head.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De La Ghetto throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De La Ghetto missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination but De La Ghetto avoids it well.
Jambalaya Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De La Ghetto thows a left - swing and a miss!
De La Ghetto lands a slapping body shot.
Jones moves out of range as De La Ghetto strikes.
De La Ghetto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De La Ghetto scrambles back to his feet.
De La Ghetto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Ghetto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De La Ghetto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones works over De La Ghetto's head and body with a nice combination.
De La Ghetto is rocked!
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones staying out of range there.
De La Ghetto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De La Ghetto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto misses the shot to the body.
De La Ghetto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones kicks off De La Ghetto and gets to his feet.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De La Ghetto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De La Ghetto wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Ghetto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
De La Ghetto wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Ghetto.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De La Ghetto's defenses.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De La Ghetto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones moves out of range as De La Ghetto strikes.
Jones misses with a double jab.
De La Ghetto throws a big shot that misses.
Jones missing with a left hand there. De La Ghetto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones scores with the left hand. De La Ghetto knows he should have avoided that one.
De La Ghetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from De La Ghetto.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends De La Ghetto's belly button to the back.
De La Ghetto takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
De La Ghetto clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Ghetto tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from De La Ghetto misses the target.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De La Ghetto throws out the jab.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De La Ghetto throws out the jab.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
De La Ghetto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
De La Ghetto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De La Ghetto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De La Ghetto throws a big shot that misses.
De La Ghetto looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jambalaya Jones 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.
De La Ghetto looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De La Ghetto thinking.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De La Ghetto swinging wildly here.
De La Ghetto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from De La Ghetto misses.
De La Ghetto misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De La Ghetto misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De La Ghetto at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looks to land a body kick but De La Ghetto moved away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De La Ghetto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from De La Ghetto.
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked De La Ghetto down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly De La Ghetto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh De La Ghetto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Raphael De La Ghetto has been cut.
Jones misses with a low kick.
De La Ghetto seems to have got his legs back now.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends De La Ghetto toppling to the canvas! De La Ghetto scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Ghetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De La Ghetto throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
The fighters circling - De La Ghetto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones avoids the body shot from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Ghetto moves away.
De La Ghetto needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
De La Ghetto digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De La Ghetto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones is looking to stand back up but De La Ghetto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones keeping moving, preventing De La Ghetto from controlling successfully.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Ghetto defends it easily.
De La Ghetto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Ghetto defends it easily.
De La Ghetto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as De La Ghetto tries to pass.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Ghetto defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
De La Ghetto postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
De La Ghetto works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones keeping full guard, as De La Ghetto tries to pass.
De La Ghetto with a nice head shot there.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Ghetto defends it easily.
De La Ghetto content to stall in guard here.
De La Ghetto looking to pass the guard.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De La Ghetto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De La Ghetto is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jambalaya Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raphael De La Ghetto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De La Ghetto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De La Ghetto is in Jones's guard.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De La Ghetto shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De La Ghetto misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones defending well as De La Ghetto loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a lazy right hand but De La Ghetto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De La Ghetto is looking to clinch.
De La Ghetto with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
De La Ghetto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from De La Ghetto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raphael De La Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De La Ghetto.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
De La Ghetto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones cracks De La Ghetto with an open hand slap.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De La Ghetto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De La Ghetto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jambalaya Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De La Ghetto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones with a hook.
De La Ghetto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Jones.
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked De La Ghetto down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly De La Ghetto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De La Ghetto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De La Ghetto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De La Ghetto misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De La Ghetto thows a left - swing and a miss!
De La Ghetto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De La Ghetto misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones cracks De La Ghetto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! De La Ghetto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jones finish him?
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones drops De La Ghetto with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jones 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 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambalaya Jones!
Jambalaya Jones is the new lightweight champion!
Raphael De La Ghetto spoke after the fight, saying 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'.
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