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AMW 30 - Diggs vs. Jefferson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nando Rafael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Pullo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nando Rafael has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando Rafael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titus Pullo !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pullo .
Pullo looks to throw the jab but Rafael is out of range.
Rafael slips a straight right by Pullo .
Rafael slips a jab from Pullo .
Rafael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pullo .
Pullo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pullo looks to throw the jab but Rafael is out of range.
Rafael is looking to slow Pullo down with leg kicks.
Pullo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rafael.
Rafael is looking to score with low kicks.
Pullo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rafael buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rafael throws a leg kick but Pullo moved away.
Rafael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Pullo .
Rafael throws a front kick aimed at Pullo 's knee but Pullo avoids it well.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rafael sprawls well. Rafael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pullo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pullo 's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rafael. That's going to slow Pullo down.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rafael sprawls well. Rafael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pullo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pullo lunges at Rafael with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rafael's hand.
Rafael misses with a head kick.
Pullo checks a leg kick.
Rafael feints and then cracks Pullo 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pullo down.
Rafael throws a low kick, looking for Pullo 's leg but Pullo calmly moves out of range.
Pullo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rafael throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rafael tries a low kick but Pullo avoids it.
Rafael throws a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Pullo with that takedown attempt.
Nando Rafael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Pullo .
A good leg kick by Rafael.
Rafael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nando Rafael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rafael slips a straight right by Pullo .
Rafael lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rafael, right into the meat.
Pullo tries for a takedown but Rafael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rafael thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pullo if he has to take too many more of those.
Pullo looks gassed!
Pullo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rafael throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rafael scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rafael thows a body kick. Pullo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nando Rafael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses.
Rafael scoring well with a low kick there.
Pullo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pullo checks a leg kick.
Rafael looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Rafael there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rafael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rafael throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pullo .
Pullo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rafael. Rafael obviously looking to wear him down.
Rafael throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rafael feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pullo 's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rafael throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pullo 's head.
Rafael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rafael.
Rafael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Rafael.
Rafael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pullo .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rafael.
Rafael throws a leg kick but Pullo moved away.
Pullo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pullo checks a leg kick.
Rafael lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pullo 's sensitive parts.
Pullo moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Rafael 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rafael.
Rafael stuffs the takedown attempt from Pullo . Pullo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pullo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rafael.
Rafael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pullo .
Rafael dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pullo . That did some damage!
Pullo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rafael can pounce on him.
Pullo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rafael moves away.
Rafael feints and then cracks Pullo 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pullo down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rafael, right into the meat.
Pullo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rafael. Rafael obviously looking to wear him down.
Rafael lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rafael connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Rafael there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pullo is breathing heavily.
Rafael is looking to chop away at Pullo 's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael connects with a solid leg kick.
Nando Rafael is winning the standup battle so far.
Pullo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rafael lands with a nice body kick.
Rafael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rafael connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rafael throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rafael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rafael.
Rafael thumps Pullo with a low kick.
Rafael lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pullo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pullo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rafael can pounce on him.
Rafael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rafael is looking to slow Pullo down with leg kicks.
Rafael scores with a leg kick.
Rafael throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rafael with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pullo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice takedown defense from Rafael. No joy for Pullo on that attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pullo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rafael - the referee stops the clock and Pullo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rafael. Pullo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pullo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rafael has got the better of the exchanges.
Pullo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rafael.
A good leg kick by Rafael.
Pullo throws the left hand but Rafael avoids the punch easily.
Rafael pushes Pullo away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rafael.
Pullo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rafael is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pullo .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael connects with a solid leg kick.
Rafael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Rafael.
Rafael lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pullo will feel that in the morning.
Rafael dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pullo . That did some damage!
Rafael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rafael feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pullo 's calf.
Rafael lands a front kick.
Pullo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rafael.
Rafael fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pullo .
Rafael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pullo can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rafael. Pullo shrugs it off though.
Rafael scores with a push kick.
Rafael lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rafael. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick there by Rafael.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rafael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rafael lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rafael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rafael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pullo checks a leg kick.
Rafael throws a head kick but Pullo moves out of range.
Pullo shoots for a double leg takedown but Rafael sprawls well. He's pushed Pullo 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nando Rafael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Pullo .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rafael stuffs the takedown attempt from Pullo . Pullo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pullo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Rafael dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rafael throws the kick towards the body but Pullo avoids it.
Pullo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rafael is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rafael working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rafael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pullo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rafael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafael controlling the position.
Nando Rafael has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rafael throws a head kick that misses.
Pullo avoids the head kick by Rafael.
Rafael lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rafael.
Pullo throws a hook but Rafael blocks it.
Rafael thumps Pullo with a low kick.
Pullo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left lands for Pullo .
Nice body kick there by Rafael.
Pullo avoids the head kick by Rafael.
Rafael throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rafael fakes the leg kick and cracks Pullo in the body.
Pullo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Rafael lands but Pullo takes it in his stride.
Pullo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pullo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rafael's waist but Rafael gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pullo off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pullo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rafael scores with a kick to the body.
Rafael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rafael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rafael avoids the body shot from Pullo .
Pullo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crunch! Rafael slams his shin into Pullo 's torso.
Pullo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rafael controls Pullo momentarily but Pullo frees himself.
Rafael pulls Pullo in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullo wants to control from the top but Rafael keeps moving.
Pullo tries to free his leg and advance position but Rafael is retaining full guard.
Pullo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rafael works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rafael has Pullo pulled in close to control his posture.
Nando Rafael has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pullo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rafael scores with a leg kick.
Pullo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rafael. Pullo shrugs it off though.
Pullo checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rafael, right into the meat.
Rafael lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Rafael.
Rafael lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pullo will feel that in the morning.
Rafael scores with a push kick.
Rafael thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pullo if he has to take too many more of those.
Rafael lands a high kick!
Rafael lands with a nice body kick.
Rafael throws a leg kick but Pullo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pullo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nando Rafael is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafael scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pullo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rafael as he avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rafael. Pullo shrugs it off though.
Titus Pullo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Rafael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rafael, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Rafael!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pramuk comes to the cage accompanied by Versant - Push Away. Damian Maia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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151 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buakaw Pramuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pramuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Maia circles away.
Maia checks a leg kick.
Pramuk missing with a left hand there. Maia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pramuk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pramuk wants to get back to his feet but Maia drags him back down.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pramuk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maia is trying to get an arm triangle but Pramuk is defending well.
Pramuk tries to bench press Maia off him but Maia keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pramuk struggling a bit here.
Pramuk is trying to get back to his feet.
Maia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pramuk, who protects the arm well.
Pramuk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maia is controlling him well.
Pramuk can't do much from the bottom here.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pramuk keeps working.
Maia tries for a kimura but Pramuk is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maia looks gassed!
Pramuk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maia has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pramuk tries to bench press Maia off him but Maia keeps the position.
Pramuk tries to escape but Maia is in control.
Pramuk is trying to control Maia's posture but Maia avoids it.
Maia wants to control but Pramuk is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Pramuk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia working the strikes but Pramuk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pramuk wants to control but Maia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maia stops Pramuk from getting back to his feet.
Pramuk is positioning himself well to prevent Maia advancing to mount.
Maia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pramuk sees it coming and defends easily.
Pramuk is looking to escape.
Maia wants to work for an arm triangle but Pramuk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pramuk trying to control here.
Pramuk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maia on the ground.
Maia wants to stand up but Pramuk has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Maia is looking for a kimura but Pramuk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
Pramuk has his hands clasped together around Maia's back. He's all about the action.
Maia wants to control but Pramuk is keeping him busy.
Pramuk pushes Maia off looking to stand but Maia dives back in and keeps control.
Pramuk has one foot on Maia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Pramuk misses the target.
Buakaw Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pramuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Pramuk misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Maia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pramuk wants to clinch but Maia slips to the side
and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. Pramuk didn't expect that.
Maia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pramuk's guard.
Maia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maia won't allow Pramuk to get back to his feet.
Pramuk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maia stops Pramuk from standing up.
Pramuk keeping full guard, as Maia tries to pass.
Maia won't allow Pramuk to get back to his feet.
Maia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pramuk trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pramuk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maia, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pramuk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maia's guard.
Pramuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Buakaw Pramuk.
Pramuk is looking to chop away at Maia's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maia walks into a stiff left hand from Pramuk.
Maia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pramuk pinned against the cage. Pramuk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters circling - Pramuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pramuk darts in trying to clinch
and Maia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Pramuk pushes Maia off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pramuk.
Pramuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pramuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Pramuk misses with a body kick.
Pramuk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pramuk's guard.
Maia passes into half guard.
Pramuk is defending against the submission attempts here by Maia.
Pramuk is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk controlling the position for now.
Pramuk is trying to stand.
Pramuk is trying to control but can't.
Pramuk is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Pramuk defending well.
Pramuk tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Maia is pressing down on Pramuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pramuk is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pramuk clinches but Maia breaks the clinch
and Maia counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pramuk's guard now.
Pramuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pramuk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pramuk wants to land a leg kick but Maia is out of range.
Pramuk lands a high kick!
Maia moves out of range of the leg kick from Pramuk.
Pramuk throws a hook to the side of Maia's head but Maia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maia avoids the body shot from Pramuk.
Pramuk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maia gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maia decides to stand back up. Maia steps back and let's Pramuk get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maia tries to close the distance and clinch but Pramuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pramuk throws the kick towards the body but Maia avoids it.
Pramuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away.
Pramuk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maia's sensitive parts.
Maia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pramuk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maia thows a big elbow that misses.
Pramuk wants to stand but Maia is controlling the position.
Maia advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pramuk sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pramuk wants to clinch.
Pramuk misses with a kick to the body.
Maia checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maia.
Pramuk throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.
Pramuk looks to land a body kick but Maia moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk tries to clinch up.
Pramuk wants to clinch
so Maia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maia drops back looking for a leg! Pramuk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pramuk manages to kick Maia off! Maia jumps back into Pramuk's guard.
Pramuk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maia is controlling him.
Buakaw Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pramuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maia is pushing down on Pramuk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pramuk is fighting to maintain full guard but Maia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maia is looking to take a break and control but Pramuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pramuk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maia.
Pramuk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Damian Maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pramuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Maia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Maia!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Lee Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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298 lbs
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285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duane Lee Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Carter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Carter or perhaps it was just good defense by Chapman which made him look bad.
Chapman with a poor takedown
and Carter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carter wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter gets to his feet - Chapman follows without any prompting.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carter.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Chapman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carter decides to stand back up. Carter steps back and let's Chapman get back to his feet.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Chapman moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chapman moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
Chapman is struggling to control the position.
Carter looking to stall.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter lands with a good body shot.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Chapman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carter is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Chapman is looking to work his way around to Carter's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
Carter tries to lock up and control but Chapman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chapman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chapman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chapman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground.
Chapman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carter defending well though.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chapman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman avoids the attempt from Carter to control.
Chapman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carter hang on?
Carter can't escape the position.
Carter wants to hold on but Chapman pushes him away.
Chapman stands up from mount. Strange move.
Chapman closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Chapman pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter wants to clinch up but Chapman keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Carter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carter wants to clinch
and Chapman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carter is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chapman controls the pace.
Carter throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chapman won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to stand but Chapman is controlling the position.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapman tries to sprawl out of it but Carter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Chapman pulls guard.
Carter looking to pass the guard.
Carter postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chapman wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter wanted to stand there but Chapman had control of the position.
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Chapman is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Chapman trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapman is keeping the position for now.
Carter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman tries a head kick but it misses.
Chapman misses with a leg kick.
Chapman shoots in and gets a takedown into Carter's guard.
Chapman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carter wants to sweep here but Chapman controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping full guard, as Chapman tries to pass.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Chapman is proving a slippery customer.
Carter has his foot on Chapman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chapman works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Lee Chapman dominated that second round.
That's time! Chapman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chapman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chapman lands in his opponent's guard.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
Carter throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Chapman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Chapman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carter is trying to control the position but Chapman postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chapman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carter's guard now.
Chapman throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carter 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.
Chapman trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chapman throws a big right hand that misses.
Chapman looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chapman is working an open guard so Carter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chapman.
It looks like Dick Carter has been cut.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Carter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chapman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carter is trying to control the position but Chapman postures up.
Chapman connects with a couple of short punches.
Chapman won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
Carter is trying to keep Chapman in close.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Chapman from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carter quickly recovers to half guard.
Duane Lee Chapman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carter keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chapman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Lee Chapman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chapman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Lee Chapman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
273 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leland Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke defending well as Chapman loads up on a big left hand.
Duke misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Duke.
Duke misses with a hook. Chapman ducked under it nicely.
Chapman moves out of range as Duke strikes.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Chapman should have avoided that one.
It looks like Leland Chapman has been cut.
Chapman throws a lazy right hand but Duke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duke swinging wildly here.
Chapman misses the jab.
Duke drops Chapman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chapman looks back up at him and smiles so Duke waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Chapman is out on his feet! Duke sets himself and nearly takes Chapman's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raoul Duke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitriy Boyko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitriy Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boyko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Riggins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyko is keeping the position for now.
Riggins is in close to Boyko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boyko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riggins thows a big elbow that misses.
Riggins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riggins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riggins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boyko's head.
Riggins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyko is retaining full guard.
Boyko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riggins is pushing down on Boyko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyko is fighting to maintain full guard but Riggins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riggins working over Boyko with some ground and pound. Boyko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggins 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.
Riggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggins connects with a nice short shot to Boyko's temple.
Riggins is nestled in close to Boyko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggins lands a nice short elbow.
Riggins is looking for a kimura but Boyko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riggins to get the leverage.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Riggins there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riggins lands a nice short elbow.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
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!
Nice strikes from Riggins there.
Boyko taking some punishment here, with Riggins in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyko has hold of Riggins's hands but Riggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggins is thwarting Boyko's attempts to control the position.
Riggins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Riggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggins connects with a nice short shot to Boyko's temple.
Boyko is defending against the submission attempts here by Riggins.
Boyko trying to control here.
Riggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyko keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riggins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggins connects with a nice short shot to Boyko's temple.
Riggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riggins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Riggins.
Riggins slips a nice elbow through Boyko's hands, connecting with Boyko's forehead.
Riggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riggins controlling the pace.
Riggins passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggins working the ground and pound from side control.
Riggins working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Riggins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boyko gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riggins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Riggins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggins passes Boyko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riggins is trying to control. Boyko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boyko has hold of Riggins's hands but Riggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
Riggins is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Riggins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boyko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Riggins.
Riggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
Riggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riggins working the head and body with strikes.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riggins drops an elbow to the side of Boyko's head.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riggins slips a nice elbow through Boyko's hands, connecting with Boyko's forehead.
Riggins lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins wants to take a breather but Boyko is having none of it.
Riggins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
Riggins working over Boyko with some ground and pound. Boyko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riggins lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riggins working Boyko over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggins lands strikes from half guard.
Boyko has hold of Riggins's hands but Riggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riggins working the head and body with strikes.
Riggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins is nestled in close to Boyko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riggins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggins connects with a nice short shot to Boyko's temple.
Riggins working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Riggins.
Riggins winds up and cracks Boyko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Riggins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riggins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyko can do to turn this around?
Riggins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boyko looking for submissions off his back.
Riggins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Riggins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Riggins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boyko trying to control but Riggins postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boyko has hold of Riggins's hands but Riggins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggins is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Riggins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Riggins scores a takedown into full mount!
Riggins lands a nice shot to the head.
Riggins with the ground and pound from mount.
Riggins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boyko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riggins lands a heavy elbow.
Boyko tries to lock up and control but Riggins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riggins with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Riggins lands a heavy elbow.
Boyko is rocked!
Riggins lands a big elbow - Boyko is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Boyko is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tim Riggins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between yaw yan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). yan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, bad romance. Keith Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
156 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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20
150 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, yaw yan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Stone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
yan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keith Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and yan counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
yan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
yan misses with a body shot.
yan lands with a slapping head kick.
yan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
yan shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard.
yan landing with the ground and pound.
Stone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stone is looking to sinch up a triangle. yan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Stone's body to avoid the submission. Stone has instead reached around yan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Stone arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keith Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Cordoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasir Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Cordoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasir Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cordoza throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cordoza walks into a left hand.
Cordoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Cordoza with a nice head shot there.
Jones trying to control the position.
Cordoza wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Cordoza postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Cordoza throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cordoza keeps moving.
Cordoza throws a couple of heel strikes.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones prevents Cordoza from getting back to his feet.
Cordoza 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones passes Cordoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cordoza keeps working.
Cordoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Cordoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cordoza keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Cordoza 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.
Cordoza throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cordoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cordoza trying to control the position.
Cordoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cordoza has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Cordoza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cordoza looking to control.
Cordoza keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Cordoza striking off his back but it's not causing Jones any problems.
Cordoza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cordoza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cordoza trying to strike off his back.
Cordoza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cordoza is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Cordoza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Cordoza misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Cordoza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cordoza throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Cordoza tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cordoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Cordoza.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Cordoza.
Cordoza throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Cordoza misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cordoza dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Cordoza's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Cordoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordoza is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cordoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cordoza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Cordoza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Cordoza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Cordoza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cordoza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Cordoza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones blocks a jab.
Cordoza is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cordoza throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Cordoza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cordoza wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordoza throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cordoza tries to escape but Jones is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordoza tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cordoza's legs.
Cordoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cordoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Cordoza trying to control here.
Cordoza punching from the bottom.
Cordoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cordoza wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
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.
Cordoza throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cordoza throwing short punches from the bottom.
Cordoza trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Cordoza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones stops Cordoza from standing up.
Cordoza is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Cordoza keeps moving.
Cordoza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza is striking from the bottom but Jones uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cordoza throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Cordoza bucks and avoids them well.
Jones punching from mount but Cordoza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones punching from mount but Cordoza doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cordoza throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
Cordoza tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cordoza manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Cordoza misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordoza gets back to half guard.
Cordoza throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cordoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cordoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cordoza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cordoza manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cordoza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cordoza postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Cordoza landing punches.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Cordoza's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronnie Cordoza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones swings for the body but Cordoza moves out of range.
A big right from Cordoza misses.
Jones slips under a jab.
Cordoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cordoza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Cordoza misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Horrible takedown by Cordoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Cordoza throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cordoza swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cordoza is trying to break free.
Cordoza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie Cordoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordoza.
Cordoza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Cordoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasir Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cordoza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cordoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cordoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cordoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cordoza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Cordoza tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cordoza has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to circle away but Cordoza has him pinned against the cage.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cordoza's legs.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ronnie Cordoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away.
Cordoza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well.
Cordoza is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cordoza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cordoza is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cordoza is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Cordoza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ronnie Cordoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cordoza is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cordoza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cordoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cordoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nasir Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cordoza holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cordoza 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronnie Cordoza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharkov has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Kharkov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from John.
It looks like Grigori Kharkov has been cut.
John stuffs the takedown attempt from Kharkov. Kharkov gets slowly back to his feet.
John stuffs the takedown.
Kharkov has a takedown stuffed.
Big John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
John stuffs the takedown attempt from Kharkov. Kharkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kharkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kharkov showed some decent athleticism there.
John on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if John tries to get out of the position.
John wants to improve his position but Kharkov is controlling well.
Kharkov slips a nice elbow through John's hands, connecting with John's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharkov winds up and cracks John with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kharkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed John's head.
John taking some punishment here, with Kharkov in his half guard.
Kharkov misses with a head shot. John uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kharkov is looking to work some ground and pound but John has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John controls Kharkov momentarily but Kharkov frees himself.
John preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kharkov postures up.
John tries to land a sweep but no joy.
John preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kharkov advances position into side control!
John is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kharkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kharkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kharkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kharkov working the body and head with strikes.
John dodges the ground and pound from Kharkov.
Kharkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and John works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kharkov is thwarting John's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kharkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
John is refusing to be controlled, as Kharkov sits in half guard.
Kharkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kharkov trying to control from half guard but John is working away.
Kharkov slips a nice elbow through John's hands, connecting with John's forehead.
Kharkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kharkov is stalling here. John is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kharkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and John has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kharkov is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kharkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kharkov tries to get to full guard but John has control of the leg.
John not doing much here.
John missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kharkov missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. John lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
John tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kharkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
John wants to control but Kharkov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Kharkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigori Kharkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kharkov shoots in for a double leg but John sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kharkov has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Kharkov with that takedown attempt.
Big John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
Kharkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but John circles away.
Kharkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming John to the mat! John manages to get full guard.
Kharkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
John working a defensive guard here.
Kharkov throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
John lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kharkov!
John wants to control the pace but Kharkov is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov gets back to half guard.
Kharkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kharkov.
John sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kharkov throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Kharkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but John is one step ahead there.
John wanted to stand there but Kharkov had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John's corner is telling him to maintain position.
John trying to control but Kharkov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Big John wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kharkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kharkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
John is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
John blocking the ground and pound.
John tries to hold on but Kharkov pushes him away.
Kharkov landing strikes from the mount and John is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharkov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kharkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
John tries to lock up and control but Kharkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
John is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice elbow there by Kharkov.
Kharkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kharkov landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Kharkov.
Kharkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kharkov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kharkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharkov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of John's face.
Kharkov with shots to the head and body - John looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kharkov punching from mount but John doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John working to try and regain half guard.
Kharkov landing strikes from the mount and John is in trouble!
John tries to lock up and control but Kharkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kharkov lands a big shot there that rocks John but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kharkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
John is in a horrible position here. Kharkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
John keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Kharkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grigori Kharkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kharkov.
Kharkov shoots for a double leg takedown but John sprawls well. He's pushed Kharkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from John as Kharkov shoots in.
Big John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Kharkov.
John swinging wildly here.
John swings for the body but Kharkov moves out of range.
Kharkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. John darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kharkov shoots in but John avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kharkov shoots for a takedown but John saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kharkov works over John's head and body with a nice combination.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharkov was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kharkov.
Kharkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from John finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kharkov fails with the takedown.
Kharkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John's corner calls for a 1-2. John obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kharkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
John lands a really nice looking cross but Kharkov seems unphased.
John with a nice cross.
John scores with a jab to the head.
Big John is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
John digs a good hook to Kharkov's body.
John misses with a looping left.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from John does it's job there.
John misses with an uppercut.
John throws a combination. Kharkov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John cracks Kharkov with a good jab.
John misses the jab.
Kharkov tries to move into range but John moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kharkov closes the distance and clinches up with John, looking for a takedown. Kharkov pushes John against the cage but John circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John thuds his right hand into Kharkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
John throws a nice looking combination but Kharkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kharkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John scores with a hook.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John misses with a hook. Kharkov ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kharkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from John does no damage.
Kharkov slips under a jab from John.
Kharkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kharkov looks for a takedown but John sprawls well.
Kharkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John cracks Kharkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
John stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kharkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but John avoids it really well and circles away.
John is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts John, as that shot connected.
Kharkov takes one to the side of the head.
John lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Big John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kharkov doesn't seem bothered though.
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
John lands a nice shot that snaps Kharkov's head back.
John scores with a one two! Kharkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kharkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John catches Kharkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kharkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John throws the left hand but Kharkov avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharkov walks into a jab.
Kharkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around John's waist but John gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kharkov off to one side.
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John lands an overhand right.
Kharkov shoots for a double leg takedown but John sprawls well. He's pushed Kharkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Big John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John sizes up Kharkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
John misses with an uppercut. Kharkov saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from John.
John scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
John scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharkov blocks a jab.
John scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grigori Kharkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from John enables Kharkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. John manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big John showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kharkov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furious Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Tureaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tureaud has chosen A-Team as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Furious Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Tureaud!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tureaud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Styles. Beautiful body shot.
Styles tests Tureaud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Albert Tureaud has been cut.
Styles cracks Tureaud with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Styles has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tureaud to stand back up!
Tureaud is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles lands with a shot to the body.
Tureaud is still on wobbly legs! Can Styles finish him?
Tureaud looks gassed!
Styles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tureaud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tureaud seems to have recovered his senses.
Styles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Styles misses.
Tureaud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Styles misses the shot to the body.
Styles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tureaud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Styles.
Styles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Styles drops Tureaud with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tureaud looks back up at him and smiles so Styles waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BOOM! Styles lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tureaud. Tureaud tries to recover but Styles is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tureaud lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Furious Styles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macon Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, IM ALL IN. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macon Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jefferson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Moses Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diggs misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a nice looking body kick.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson slips under a jab from Diggs.
Diggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Diggs is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jefferson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jefferson!
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs lands the left hand.
Jefferson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Nice uppercut there from Diggs.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Diggs.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Diggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jefferson swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs throws a series of punches but Jefferson avoids them all with ease.
Jefferson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Moses Diggs has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggs punishes Jefferson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Jefferson looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diggs is trying to force a seperation but Jefferson has the dominant position.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Jefferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside that Diggs shrugs off.
Diggs manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs jabs at Jefferson's body.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Diggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jefferson.
Diggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jefferson pushes off an throws an elbow but Diggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye.
Moses Diggs's cut is getting worse.
Diggs blocks the elbow strike.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is trying to force a seperation but Diggs has the dominant position.
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jefferson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs connects with a right hand. Jefferson shakes it off.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
Diggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moses Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jefferson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moses Diggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Jefferson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jefferson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jefferson.
Diggs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Diggs misses
and Jefferson counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Diggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that Diggs sees coming a mile off.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jefferson counters by clinching up.
Jefferson connects with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Moses Diggs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Diggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Jefferson tries to clinch
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Macon Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Diggs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jefferson. Diggs shrugs it off though.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Jefferson ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jefferson lands a front kick.
Diggs lands a body shot.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Diggs misses the jab.
Jefferson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Jefferson keeps Diggs at a distance using the push kick.
Diggs misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Jefferson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diggs throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Diggs staying out of range there.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jefferson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diggs connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jefferson rushes Diggs and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to break the clinch but Jefferson is controlling the position.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Jefferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
A bit of stalling here from Jefferson.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson scores with a nice head shot.
Diggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Moses Diggs did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jefferson throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs blocks a jab.
A head kick by Jefferson misses
and Diggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Jefferson.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Diggs.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Diggs coming out on top.
Jefferson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs lands a glancing blow to the side of Jefferson's head.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diggs misses with a body punch
and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jefferson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jefferson counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Diggs swinging wildly here.
Jefferson throws a lazy head kick
and Diggs counters with a series of strikes. Jefferson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jefferson throws a lazy head kick
and Jefferson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jefferson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jefferson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A jab lands there for Diggs.
Diggs misses the jab.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Nice cross by Diggs.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Jefferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jefferson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Jefferson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Jefferson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jefferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diggs lands with a hook. Jefferson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diggs throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick by Diggs misses
and Jefferson counters with a nice leg kick.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson looks for the body kick but Diggs saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs lands with a straight right. Jefferson didn't see that one coming.
Jefferson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Diggs had his way with Macon Jefferson in that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Diggs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Diggs thuds a left hand into Jefferson's body.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
Diggs swinging wildly here.
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jefferson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with a nice body shot.
Jefferson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Diggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Jefferson takes one to the chin there.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jefferson.
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Jefferson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jefferson counters with a nice leg kick.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Diggs. That snapped Jefferson's head back.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diggs.
Diggs cracks Jefferson with an open hand slap.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from Diggs misses.
Diggs scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jefferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Diggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jefferson.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Diggs throws a shot to the body.
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggs swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A right-left combo lands from Diggs.
Donk. Diggs catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
Jefferson takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Diggs!
Moses Diggs retains his light heavyweight title!
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G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
96% |
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