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JF 37 - Marcelo's Revenge PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Good (ranked 25492 p4p, 3386 weight class) and Phishiji Zamu (ranked 507 p4p, 386 weight class). Good comes to the cage accompanied by Good Times, Bad Times - Led Zeppelin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phishiji Zamu!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Zamu misses the target.
Good tries to counter by clinching up but Zamu breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Zamu.
Zamu tries to sprawl but Good drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Good in particular looking to stall.
Zamu looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamu is looking to escape.
Good looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zamu wants to stand back up but Good manages to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two 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.
Good scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zamu to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zamu can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Good stalls from top position.
Zamu pushes Good away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Good gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zamu defending against the ground and pound.
Good prevents Zamu from escaping the position.
Good is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good misses the body punch
and Zamu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Corbin Good has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good misses with a takedown attempt
and Zamu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zamu connects with a jab.
Good walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zamu throws a hook but Good blocks it.
Good will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Zamu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Good 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Good does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good misses with a body shot
and Zamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Zamu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamu lands with a nice body punch.
Good throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zamu counters with a stiff right hand.
Zamu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zamu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zamu throws a body punch but Good moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zamu.
Good tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zamu manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phishiji Zamu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corbin Good's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zamu lands a head shot.
Good takes one on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zamu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Good takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good misses with a double jab
and Zamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Corbin Good's cut is getting worse.
Good throws a lazy right hand but Zamu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good tries to clinch up but Zamu circles away and keeps his distance.
Zamu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Zamu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Good doesn't seem phased though.
Zamu jabs Good to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phishiji Zamu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good wants to clinch but Zamu slips to the side
and Zamu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zamu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zamu tests Good's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zamu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Good's head backwards.
Corbin Good's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zamu clobbers Good with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zamu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zamu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zamu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zamu with a nice cross.
Jeez, Corbin Good's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Corbin Good is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zamu cracks Good with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zamu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Good to stand back up!
 Good is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Corbin Good's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phishiji Zamu!
In defeat, Corbin Good stepped up to the mic, saying 'Corbin Good wanders up to the interviewer and softly says "damn" into the mic.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Chavez (ranked 4696 p4p, 4305 weight class) and Sigandi Legend (ranked 477 p4p, 461 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentino Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez fails with the takedown.
Legend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.
Chavez shoots in and bounces Legend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Legend trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez stands up out of Legend's guard for a moment - Legend manages to land a nice upkick.
Legend throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Legend throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legend is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Chavez rolls with it to try and escape but Legend cranks on the arm and Chavez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sigandi Legend!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Beasley (ranked 3253 p4p, 4011 weight class) and Kingston Olsen (ranked 267 p4p, 305 weight class). Beasley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome to Brixton. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mitchell Beasley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kingston Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Olsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Beasley has one foot on Olsen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Olsen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beasley being controlled for a moment.
Olsen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Beasley is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kingston Olsen!
Mitchell Beasley was interviewed post fight and said 'Unlucky...good submission mate'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jacobs (ranked 4036 p4p, 2860 weight class) and Jun Romero (ranked 417 p4p, 332 weight class). Jacobs comes to the cage accompanied by Pressure-Rushy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jun Romero enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jun Romero!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Jacobs with a hook.
Romero looking to score a takedown here. Jacobs is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Romero looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacobs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Romero has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Romero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jacobs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Jordan Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobs's guard.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but Romero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Romero works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacobs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romero is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacobs to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero cracks Jacobs with a big right hand but Jacobs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Romero staying calm.
Romero looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jacobs is avoiding damage well.
Romero is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Romero cracks Jacobs with a big right hand but Jacobs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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.
Romero controlling the position from side mount.
Romero misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romero in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romero scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like Romero might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jun Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero shoots in and drives through. Jacobs sprawls well.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacobs jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Jun Romero has been cut.
Jacobs clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacobs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jordan Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Romero.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
Jacobs delivers a nice body kick.
Romero shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacobs.
Jordan Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero takes one to the chin there.
Jacobs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobs pushes Romero off and gets back to his feet.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily.
Romero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jacobs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jacobs is pushing Romero's head away, looking to escape. Romero manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs throws Romero to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacobs to score with a decent uppercut.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacobs lands with a right hand.
Jacobs cracks Romero with an open hand slap.
Jacobs lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Jordan Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobs with a jab.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
Jacobs with a nice cross.
Romero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacobs as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Jacobs.
Jacobs fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs works the jab nicely.
Jacobs scores with a nice right hand.
Jacobs lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobs.
Romero tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacobs throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jacobs!
Jacobs lands the left hand.
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Jacobs.
Jacobs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romero ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobs.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobs finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Romero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the body.
Romero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacobs cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Jacobs lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobs finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head.
Jacobs with a hook.
Jacobs lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacobs scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romero.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jacobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jun Romero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jacobs sizes up Romero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacobs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jacobs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jacobs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacobs throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Jacobs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs 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.
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobs swivels and escapes.
Donk. Jacobs catches Romero right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A good leg kick by Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with an overhand left.
Jacobs tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Jacobs, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Jacobs against the cage but Jacobs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romero shoots in but no luck this time.
Jordan Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Romero.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Romero. Romero gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs leaves Romero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacobs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Romero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacobs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Jacobs clobbers Romero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobs scores with a jab. Romero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacobs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacobs lands a slapping body shot.
Romero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jacobs connects with a single shot there.
A low kick lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with the left hand. Romero knows he should have avoided that one.
Romero 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.
Jacobs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Romero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jacobs wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacobs.
Romero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacobs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jacobs lands a body shot.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
Romero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs connects with a jab.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Romero is having none of it.
Romero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacobs circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Jacobs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacobs connects with a nice looking jab.
Jacobs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacobs tests Romero's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacobs cracks Romero with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs jabs at Romero's body.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Jacobs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by Jacobs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobs 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jacobs!
During a confident post fight interview, Jordan Jacobs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lassiter (ranked 3054 p4p, 4682 weight class) and Malaki Solis (ranked 347 p4p, 447 weight class). Solis has chosen VtM Redemption OST - Redemption Theme Modern as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 Las Vegas, Chuck Lassiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaki Solis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solis is defended easily by Lassiter.
Solis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lassiter on the side of the head.
Solis shoots in looking for a takedown but Lassiter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lassiter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solis's guard.
Lassiter works over Solis with some ground and pound from guard.
Lassiter chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter pushes down on Solis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lassiter not doing much here.
Lassiter slips a nice elbow through Solis's hands, connecting with Solis's forehead.
Solis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lassiter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lassiter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lassiter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lassiter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lassiter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lassiter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lassiter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Solis pushes Lassiter off looking to stand but Lassiter dives back in and keeps control.
Lassiter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lassiter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Solis taking some punishment here, with Lassiter in his half guard.
 Solis is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Solis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lassiter jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lassiter!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nickolas Holt (ranked 4437 p4p, 2943 weight class) and Junfeng Li (ranked 402 p4p, 306 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nickolas Holt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nickolas Holt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nickolas Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junfeng Li!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt throws a lazy head kick
and Li counters with a single leg into guard. Holt didn't expect that.
Holt is looking to stand back up but Li counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Holt.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Li is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Li.
Li slips a nice elbow through Holt's hands, connecting with Holt's forehead.
Li passes to side control.
Li grinds an elbow into Holt's temple.
Li cracks Holt with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Holt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Li connects with a decent elbow.
Holt is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li has hold of Holt's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Holt tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Li cranks the arm and Holt screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Holt, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Junfeng Li!
Junfeng Li seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Livingston (ranked 2575 p4p, 3149 weight class) and Jin Li (ranked 276 p4p, 325 weight class). Marcelo Livingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Livingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jin Li!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livingston shoots for a takedown but Li saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Li with the counter takedown but Livingston avoids it easily.
Marcelo Livingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Livingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Li can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Livingston working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Livingston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li tries to buck Livingston off but Livingston is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Livingston tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li wants to control but Livingston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Livingston tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Livingston has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Li's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Li is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Livingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcelo Livingston!
Marcelo Livingston decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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